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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs it time for Nancy Pelosi to graciously set aside to pave the way
for a fresh face?
I think so. The biggest problem with long serving elected officials is that they many times become tone deaf.
They are so enveloped in self importance that they don't recognize that people turn them off and stop listening.
The Democrats need to start, RIGHT NOW, that they "get it". Congressional leader would be a good place to start.
LisaM
(27,830 posts)Please fix it.
Ninga
(8,277 posts)past 9 days..
I just wanted to let you know because it's something someone might take wrong.
Ninga
(8,277 posts)WhiteTara
(29,722 posts)Who do you pick? Or is this just another get rid of them and no idea what to do? We certainly don't need a novice trying to weave through the landmines of government and procedure.
Ninga
(8,277 posts)Just another white male face added to the school photo. And what, is his claim to fame, how has he demonstrated leadership qualities. Funny with all these calls for Nancy to go another woman is never mentioned.
She was one of the most successful Speakers ever. She knows how to get the job done.
Vinca
(50,303 posts)There comes a time when a new generation needs to take the helm. I guess it's up to members of Congress, though. We don't have much say in the matter.
Ninga
(8,277 posts)the party.
DURHAM D
(32,611 posts)But if she does step aside it is just another indicator that Democrats are letting the alt-right Republicans run our agenda.
Renew Deal
(81,871 posts)What has she done, and who could replace her? Minority leader is not about having the right tone. It's an internal position that requires administrative expertise and ability to move all the pieces within the House Democratic caucus.
You maybe can think of people whose "tone" you prefer, but they may entirely incapable of herding together several hundred disparate representatives, of strategizing on legislative actions and keeping the caucus together, and all the other things the minority speaker has to do.
This isn't a top-down ideological position; it's not even a public position (in terms of getting out messages). It's a structural position. And the people who get elected by the members of their caucus to lead are the ones who are good at strategy, cohesion building, bargaining with the party in power, etc. It has to be someone that all the members respect and trust.
She's been damned good at it.
Ninga
(8,277 posts)you point out about her is valid...it's not enough to appeal a broader spectrum of future voters.
frazzled
(18,402 posts)As I said: it's internal. So your argument doesn't really hold any weight.
Name one person who didn't vote or changed their vote because of Nancy Pelosi. I bet 75% of Americans never even heard of her.
It's up to the House members elected by the people to elect their own leader.
Ninga
(8,277 posts)She is not the only person who can do the job you so aptly pointed out.
It's time to move on.
Kingofalldems
(38,475 posts)Hekate
(90,793 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,192 posts)You should have someone in mind before suggesting such.
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)and no, I don't think so. I'm not ready to decimate our power structure just to go all Trump-like looking for outsiders.
Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)We must, imo, identify with working people and it would be a much better image to have a leader from the Rust Belt I think than Pelosi from California. She's done a great job and deserves our thanks, but it is time to move on.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)Pelosi Wants Probe Of DNC Hack, Suggests Giuliani's Too Cozy With FBI
Source: TPM
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called for an investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election, in addition to whether Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trumps reported picks for secretary of state, had any prior knowledge of the FBIs handling of its probe into Hillary Clintons private email server.
Something is not right in this picture, Pelosi said in a wide-ranging Thursday press conference.
U.S. intelligence agencies believe that hackers tied to the Russian government carried out cyberattacks on the Democratic National Committees servers this summer. Radical transparency organization WikiLeaks published hundreds of these hacked communications, as well as emails hacked from Clinton campaign chair John Podesta, in a huge embarrassment to the Democratic Party.
I think that the American people deserve an investigation into how a foreign government had an impact on our election, Pelosi told reporters.
Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/pelosi-probe-dnc-hack-giuliani-ties-fbi-comey-letter
mitty14u2
(1,015 posts)Stop looking for excuses and start looking at what trump did right and show the emphasis on voting.
splat
(2,294 posts)The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)rwheeler31
(6,242 posts)we are hurting and this would make it worse. She has always been a great mentor.
spanone
(135,873 posts)lie and be more hateful?
uponit7771
(90,363 posts)... but I don't see anyone who has any better idea than "she's the old I'm the new" that's not an idea
brooklynite
(94,727 posts)...simple question. Have her achievements (rather than her representation) warranted her reappointment?
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)She also took the lead in making sure the votes were there.
If she was like me, she took great pleasure in watching Boner scream his head off like a maniac on the house floor.
She's the one that gets the votes together for needed legislation. She's done her job effectively.
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)For one, she's been a damn fine minority leader and a great role model for women. For another, the optics of brushing aside one of our strongest women leaders is just outright offensive.
Thirdly, I want it to be a woman who dogs that fucker Trump ever damn step of the way. I want him to see a strong woman who won't put up with his shit.
Trump can't handle strong women and we need Pelosi front and center.
And the women of the House have written asking her to stay