America Just Got a Lot Closer to Seeing a Speaker Pelosi

[pbmus]

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court released a new congressional map for the Keystone state on Monday afternoon and in the process gave Democrats a likely major boost in their efforts to win back control of the House of Representatives this fall.

The redrawn map—which was offered as a legally-mandated fix to the heavily gerrymandered prior lines—reshapes the state such that, according to Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman, there are now eight Hillary Clinton districts and ten Donald Trump districts. President Trump won the state in the 2016 election by less than one percentage point. There are currently five seats held by Democrats and 12 by Republicans, with one vacant.

The map is likely to be the most significant mid-term election development until the actual election itself, seriously enhancing the likelihood that Nancy Pelosi regains her gavel as Speaker. For that, and other reasons, it is also likely to draw a legal challenge from Republicans in the state.

https://amp.thedailybeast.com/america-just-got-a-lot-closer-to-seeing-a-speaker-nancy-pelosi?

[WhiteTara]

1. K&R

She was a great speaker and got a lot done in her short time as speaker. I just hope she won't hold back from giving Trump and his cabal their due.

[awesomerwb1]

2. So 18 seats total

Anyone with good knowledge of the area: is it doable/possible to go from 5 seats to 9 without an amazing blue wave?

[pbmus]

3. We are going to have a blue tsunami....

[Horizens]

9. PA 6th Congressional district

99% sure my district, PA 6, will turn Democratic. The thinking is we should pick up 4 seats without a blue wave. Expect the republicans to try another court challenge.

[mikehiggins]

4. Not really. Wouldn't there be others to do a good job?

Nancy Pelosi has replaced Hillary Clinton as the boogieman of the right. Isn't there someone able to fit into that slot without tying us so thoroughly to the history of the recent past?

How about a woman of color, pretty much the backbone of the party natiionwide. Relying on the faces and names of the past (almost any of those proposed for leadership in 2016) isn't likely to lead the Party where it has to go into the future.

And no, I'm not a RussBot just looking to spread dissension.

[mcar]

6. This again?

Nancy Pelosi is one of the best Speakers/Leaders in generations. Please look at her record before making such pronouncements.

Oh, and the Rs will make anyone a boogeyman. Do you really think they wouldn't demonize another D Speaker?

[leftstreet]

12. I don't think that was the poster's point

It's true the RW is working itself into a hateful froth about Pelosi. They know they need a new Hillary going into the elections. It's so obvious what they're doing

[mercuryblues]

13. They will do it to any Democrat

in that position. So why should we give up a great SoTH for republikkklan angst?

[mcar]

15. So we should dump a highly successful leader because

Republicans say bad things about her? Do you really think they won't do the same to any Dem Speaker/Leader?

They hate Pelosi because she is successful, a way better Speaker than their guy Ryan.

Screw them! I support future Speaker Pelosi 100%.

[byronius]

16. +10000

[DFW]

7. I doubt Pelosi would pull as many punches as she did last time

That having been said, I want a strong, energetic, forceful speaker who will stand up to our extremist right with an iron will and an abundant set of street smarts.

I do not give a rat's ass if it is a man or a woman or what race they or their ancestors were. Just do the job!!!

[oberliner]

10. Which women of color have expressed interest in running for the position?

[LanternWaste]

11. What leads you to believe anyone appointed to that post would not be your alleged boogieman?

What leads you to believe anyone appointed to that post would not be your alleged boogieman of the right?


"lead the Party where it has to go into the future."
Specifically where? And on what evidence do you allege current leadership is unlikely to move in that direction?

[pnwmom]

17. ANY effective Dem House leader would be the boogieman of the right. That they hate her

is a sign she's doing something right.

[George II]

19. I think over the last few weeks Pelosi has shown her political savvy, energy, and experience.

[ProudLib72]

20. I'm giving up

[Hekate]

22. Stop suggesting we allow the VRWC to choose our candidates. Just stop. nt

[Hekate]

24. I guess you didn't witness her tireless filibuster on behalf of DACA recently

Well, okay it wasn't a filibuster, because it was in the House and not the Senate, but the "little old lady" refused to yield the floor for the longest time in history.

Stop it.

[Volaris]

25. I think the best way to see Justice served and Wrongs righted

Would be to elect Speaker Clinton. That way, when trump and pence are impeached, the white house can have its CORRECT AND RIGHT FUN occupant moved in.

[Gothmog]

5. From the Brennan Center

Link to tweet

[samnsara]

8. omgomgomg I cant wait!!

[magicarpet]

14. They need to cheat, we just need a level playing field.

[SHRED]

18. And this affects state office holders also?

[George II]

21. If they're like some other states, yes. But without the details its tough to really say.

[Ken Burch]

23. They can't still get the map thrown out, can they?

This is based on the Pennsylvania state constitution, and rulings based on that aren't supposed to be subject to appeal to SCOTUS.

[getagrip_already]

26. I think i read that the challenge won't be over the map itself but

The process used and who draws it. The state constitution charges the legislature to draw the maps.

That's what they will challenge.

[Me.]

27. Didn't The SC Refuse To Discuss This Matter?

So who will they appeal to?

[Gothmog]

28. This ruling helps

[oasis]

29. Pelosi is a wise and stalwart leader. Every true Democrat should back her.