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(893 posts)and I'm disappointed in our lack of progress on gun control. I see nothing wrong with the desire to shake up the leadership. I spent the last 20+ years in Pelosi's district. I voted for her every time. I have, however, been disappointed in several large issues. The lack of any investigation into the Iraq debacle, 'single-payer' being off the table when working on ACA legislation being a couple of major ones for me. While Mrs. Pelosi certainly has some accomplishments under her belt, it does not mean she is the right person now.
I believe that many in the Dem leadership are definitely out of touch with younger Dem voters, including Pelosi. Hell, I think they are out of touch with me as well (I'm 48). They talk a good game as all politicians do, but the proof is in the results. We lost the house, and the Senate. Dem leadership seems to have just caved on Obama's SC pick. Say what you want, but I saw no actual fight, just some lame speeches.
Furthermore, the current leadership does not negotiate very well IMO. They seem to do some of the GOP negotiating ahead of time, rather than starting with asking for EVERYTHING they want. This is an area where the GOP stomps the current Dem leadership (ie single-payer being off the table). The GOP DEMANDS they get everything they want and the Dems have to whittle it down.
Others make a very good point here too. We need to focus on taking back the House and the Senate, then we can worry about who will become speaker.