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Pelosi needs to pass the torch [View all] Baconator Nov 2018 OP
Who would be strong enough to replace her...Maxine Waters, now that would be hilarious. sunonmars Nov 2018 #1
Couldn't agree more. rocktivity Nov 2018 #2
Can I just say that progressive minded people did not win last night as much as centrist in red Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #57
Ahhh. Here it is. "appeal to progressive-minded and the young. " Bfd Nov 2018 #114
ABSOLUTELY NOT. That would be an idiotic mistake. This isn't about sex appeal or rebranding. pnwmom Nov 2018 #228
Now is not the time to "pass the torch" to an unproven leader. W_HAMILTON Nov 2018 #3
+1 Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2018 #121
+1 Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #230
Until I see evidence of a better leader than Pelosi....she needs to hang on to the torch. irresistable Nov 2018 #4
This, it would have to be someone who could roll Trump and the GOP. sunonmars Nov 2018 #6
We'll never know until she lets go. Baconator Nov 2018 #8
Is this the decade when we don't need a strong Speaker? irresistable Nov 2018 #17
Maybe we should draw straws for the position? MineralMan Nov 2018 #48
No way... Baconator Nov 2018 #64
How about this? How about we let the House members decide. MineralMan Nov 2018 #67
Im comfortable speaking my piece.. Thanks.. Baconator Nov 2018 #70
Yes, we can see that you are comfortable in that role. MineralMan Nov 2018 #72
Busy... Baconator Nov 2018 #143
Ah, I see. But, now that the election's over, you suddenly have time MineralMan Nov 2018 #149
Thank you. cwydro Nov 2018 #172
Well, I find it unsurprising, really. MineralMan Nov 2018 #181
Hmm, true dat. cwydro Nov 2018 #189
GOP and KGB would LOVE to see a new, unproven person in there, bet your ASS Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #101
Yes. They'd both love someone new as Speaker. MineralMan Nov 2018 #108
I know exactly what is going on and where, have for a long time. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #125
Gotcha... MineralMan Nov 2018 #129
You always claim to know something you're "not allowed" to say. cwydro Nov 2018 #179
I know what he's referring to and so do you. Cary Nov 2018 #231
Absolutely not... Baconator Nov 2018 #145
You Do Know That This Is Exactly What 'They' Want Me. Nov 2018 #56
Good question. MineralMan Nov 2018 #68
Some of us are busy... Baconator Nov 2018 #71
No. I won't "shush." Not a chance. MineralMan Nov 2018 #77
Bingo FarPoint Nov 2018 #128
Hmm, why indeed. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #103
what?? this ISNT a time for social experiments or newbies who need to learn the ropes a bit.. samnsara Nov 2018 #154
What would qualify as "evidence"? Act_of_Reparation Nov 2018 #22
Wresting the Speakership from her. irresistable Nov 2018 #27
Linda Sanchez Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #25
Pffft. No way. LuvLoogie Nov 2018 #35
Bingo! Pelosi is going to be Speaker. Started back in the job last night, in fact. stopbush Nov 2018 #34
There is a reason why Republicans hate Pelosi as Speaker....She is a POWERFUL speaker. irresistable Nov 2018 #41
Yep. And double yep. nt kstewart33 Nov 2018 #117
Remember when the Treasury Secretary knelt before her, begging for support. irresistable Nov 2018 #210
Damn straight! pandr32 Nov 2018 #99
I agree. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #135
No sarah FAILIN Nov 2018 #5
Yes yes yes Thekaspervote Nov 2018 #16
I think they hate her because they find her a convenient scapegoat Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #26
Depends on which 'they' you are talking about. Baconator Nov 2018 #148
+ struggle4progress Nov 2018 #214
Unrec. Fighting among ourselves. That is the same mistake we made in 2016. FSogol Nov 2018 #7
Talking about who we would like as leadership is not fighting among ourselves. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #15
Seriously! Do we really need to start this shit right now? smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #160
Patience, Grasshopper. A little birdie in California politics told me.... Brother Buzz Nov 2018 #9
She'll probably build a new team zipplewrath Nov 2018 #102
That's exactly what I expect Brother Buzz Nov 2018 #115
Nancy is good at her job, but she is also the most famous rethuglican antagonist meadowlark5 Nov 2018 #10
And yet we won so it didn't work...and anyone would be demonized. I won't dance to the GOP tune. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #49
Well said Cary Nov 2018 #232
Right on...vote Democratic always. Keep on moving forward. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #234
Yes. Let's get rid of her and replace her with someone Republicans will like better EffieBlack Nov 2018 #132
Yes - that's exactly what I said meadowlark5 Nov 2018 #164
So what I say... FarPoint Nov 2018 #173
I agree -- and I said she is great at her job meadowlark5 Nov 2018 #193
Hunh... 2 posts in the last 90 days. n/t demmiblue Nov 2018 #11
EXACTLY nt DURHAM D Nov 2018 #19
... And 1200 posts since last year. Baconator Nov 2018 #23
Don't tell people to "untwist their knickers," please. MineralMan Nov 2018 #62
Knickers is gender neutral... Baconator Nov 2018 #73
Not really. No, it isn't in that usage. MineralMan Nov 2018 #79
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #150
No, not twisted. A little bent over from time to time, but never twisted. MineralMan Nov 2018 #162
+1 2naSalit Nov 2018 #50
Worse would be someone who after being shown over and over and over and over again Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #105
It's an old trade, actually MineralMan Nov 2018 #127
Absolutely agree Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #12
A democracy represents everyone--or should pandr32 Nov 2018 #109
We need to make sure that we win in 2020. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #111
Let Nancy Pelosi do her job pandr32 Nov 2018 #122
Did it occur to you that Pelosi's leadership is one of the reasons Dems took the House back? EffieBlack Nov 2018 #136
I absolutely wouldn't have blamed her. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #144
No, let's not start with that one since it's irrelevant to this discussion. EffieBlack Nov 2018 #157
HELL NO. nt Baltimike Nov 2018 #13
No. She does not. n/t GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #14
As nicely as I can, Hell No... she just won the election for us... JCMach1 Nov 2018 #18
Oh, come on, now. Certainly she played a role Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #28
She did a good job and I always wonder why is it always women who get this treatment? Harry Reid Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #47
Harry Reid overstayed his effectiveness, too, IMO. I still hate his "keep the powder dry" Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #51
Nancy is very effective and I don't base my decision on such an important job on age...Nancy earned Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #86
Are you even listening to what I'm saying or do you just want me to be sexist? Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #93
No, saying that Reid shouldn't have stayed does not have anything to do with this...he was never Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #98
I have no ability to remove either Reid or Pelosi. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #110
I feel Nancy represents everyone fairly and we won how many seats...certainly not more than 50 % of Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #118
harry used to go toe to toe IN PERSON with murderous gangsters.. samnsara Nov 2018 #158
Ageist and bigoted comment mcar Nov 2018 #224
If Dems lost big last night, it would have been mostly Nancy's fault EffieBlack Nov 2018 #137
Sorry, but she needs to right the ship first. She will pass the torch bushisanidiot Nov 2018 #20
It's not a popular view here, but I agree. Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #21
It is not popular because it would be foolish to put a newbie in with Trump in office. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #44
I think we can find a middle ground between... Baconator Nov 2018 #78
How old was Harry Reid when he left the Senate? Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #83
Harry overstayed his welcome as well... Baconator Nov 2018 #141
HaaaHaahaaa. Here it is..AOC. who comes with Z E R.O creds in the workings of the House Bfd Nov 2018 #142
I'm pretty sure you didn't read my post ... Baconator Nov 2018 #147
No need to. Your post was quite clear. Bfd Nov 2018 #153
Wow... Baconator Nov 2018 #161
Maybe you should go have some more bacon ChubbyStar Nov 2018 #207
No. ellie Nov 2018 #24
No Charlotte Little Nov 2018 #29
+10000000 Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #42
Agree with 29 completely. northoftheborder Nov 2018 #91
THANK you! EffieBlack Nov 2018 #140
Doesn't surprise me mcar Nov 2018 #225
Absolutely agree... revmclaren Nov 2018 #202
I think she should be Speaker at first LisaM Nov 2018 #30
No, I disagree. This is her victory. I would remind you she got health care though single handedly Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #38
To be clear, I totally support her. I would love her to be, and stay, Speaker. LisaM Nov 2018 #89
I hope she stays. We need her. The ones who want her out are not capable of doing the job. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #92
Again, I agree with you. I don't think anyone could do a better job than she has. LisaM Nov 2018 #104
How fun! We can agree to agree right? Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #119
I could get behind that... Baconator Nov 2018 #156
Yes, obviously BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #31
I'm just going to let the Dems in the House decide that. Kaleva Nov 2018 #32
There certainly needs to be someone warming up in the bullpen. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2018 #33
Absolutely not...she is the only one that knows how to deal with this sort of situation and it is Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #36
NO. Not Now. Cunning and guile beats youth and exuberance. Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #37
Absolutely right. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #39
Donna Edwards said the same thing last night Raven123 Nov 2018 #95
"Face it, girls. I'm older and have more insurance." EffieBlack Nov 2018 #146
That's a false choice... Baconator Nov 2018 #166
Dogs with bones live in simplistic worlds Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #188
Not yet eleny Nov 2018 #40
Nope. We need her experience and skills now. MineralMan Nov 2018 #43
You seem concerned. nt Codeine Nov 2018 #45
Well.. Baconator Nov 2018 #169
Why? snowybirdie Nov 2018 #46
Jesus Fucking Christ. ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #52
What? Where? Baconator Nov 2018 #174
Says Who? Me. Nov 2018 #53
Nope RelativelyJones Nov 2018 #54
And why, pray tell, should we listen to you? MineralMan Nov 2018 #55
I'll keep you company while you wait. EffieBlack Nov 2018 #192
By all means. Pull up a chair. Can I get you some coffee or a soft drink? MineralMan Nov 2018 #194
No, thanks. I'm good EffieBlack Nov 2018 #215
Regrettably, the OP had a post removed upthread. MineralMan Nov 2018 #216
Oh, well ... EffieBlack Nov 2018 #217
Yes. MineralMan Nov 2018 #218
I'd rather keep her. DO NOT GIVE IN TO THEIR NARRATIVE OF NANCY PELOSI! In It to Win It Nov 2018 #58
No. She is Madame Speaker and will remain so. Autumn Nov 2018 #59
yes! I agree.... samnsara Nov 2018 #155
This is not the time for someone to work on getting their resume padded for a step Autumn Nov 2018 #221
That comparison is false, and may I remind you the 16 primary Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #60
No gracias. violetpastille Nov 2018 #61
She's made it clear that she plans on doing just that. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #63
I trust Pelosi 100%. Bleacher Creature Nov 2018 #65
Oh brother! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #66
It's amazing how Dems increasing their gains in the House 2 years in a row... SaschaHM Nov 2018 #100
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #168
The Pelosi-haters can't resist any opportunity to bash her... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #209
They are marginal, but noisy Cary Nov 2018 #233
Your entire premise is predicated on a logical fallacy. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #69
I'm not confident you know what some of those words mean... Baconator Nov 2018 #171
Bless your little heart... your confidence is irrelevant, your fallacies telling. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #183
Ok, I'll bite... Baconator Nov 2018 #185
Keep up, and stay on your own topic. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #186
You're not, eh? Well allow me to assure you that MineralMan Nov 2018 #195
What's the Problem with a Strong and Talented Speaker? Here Comes the Sexism dlk Nov 2018 #74
Agreed Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #75
as DUer Are_grits_groceries posted today: musette_sf Nov 2018 #76
+100 MineralMan Nov 2018 #81
So tired of people trashing Pelosi. kstewart33 Nov 2018 #113
As am I. GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #139
There is literally no reason she can't share that knowledge... Baconator Nov 2018 #176
Speaking as a senior leader highly accountable for knowledge transfer, musette_sf Nov 2018 #191
Absolutely!! Spot on. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #80
NOPE!! 2naSalit Nov 2018 #82
Biggest fund raiser in the party, the same reason Ryan was speaker. sarcasmo Nov 2018 #84
Sorry but I support Nancy Pelosi 100%..... chillfactor Nov 2018 #85
Don't be sorry. There's no reason to be. MineralMan Nov 2018 #204
Wrong--Pelosi has years of deep experience-Stupid to suggest she pass the torch KatyBR Nov 2018 #87
I'm with Nancy. blueinredohio Nov 2018 #88
Keep her. She passes off the Right Codeine Nov 2018 #90
Personally torn in my case awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #94
She should announce this is he last rodeo krawhitham Nov 2018 #96
Few if any can hold a candle to her lunatica Nov 2018 #97
Pelosi needs to stay. walkingman Nov 2018 #106
Pelosi is tops in my book! Boomer Nov 2018 #107
I bet you take a knife to a gunfight nini Nov 2018 #112
When it is time, Pelosi will pass the torch. It is not time. Justice Nov 2018 #116
We do not need more of the same... disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #120
Now is not the time to stoke dissent Mr. Ected Nov 2018 #123
Fuck no blackdove78 Nov 2018 #124
Nope. Not yet. Freethinker65 Nov 2018 #126
Or what? Gonna take your ball and go home? EllieBC Nov 2018 #130
Not this crap again ... EffieBlack Nov 2018 #131
I want Pelosi in there, focused, not passing a gavel. She knows what is happening. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #133
Barbara Lee for speaker please. n/t SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #134
We need experience and she's it OBrien Nov 2018 #138
i have questions for both sides 0rganism Nov 2018 #151
NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!! samnsara Nov 2018 #152
All she has to do is say "I promise to have this job for only 2 years, to get thru this tough time" scheming daemons Nov 2018 #159
She has pretty much ALREADY said that. Bfd Nov 2018 #165
She is speaking now. ginnyinWI Nov 2018 #163
I agree. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #167
No thats ageism. Joe941 Nov 2018 #170
It's pragmatism and realism... Baconator Nov 2018 #175
No, it's ageism, as you demonstrated once again. MineralMan Nov 2018 #201
Recommended. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #177
Nope tazkcmo Nov 2018 #178
Probably... Meh... Not so much... Baconator Nov 2018 #180
Who doesn't like her? EllieBC Nov 2018 #182
Oh.. That's healthy... Baconator Nov 2018 #184
Nancy was right. sagesnow Nov 2018 #187
So wrong -- Pelosi isn't the problem jmellman Nov 2018 #190
Unless she starts talking "Bi-Partisanship" or "Impeachment's off the Table" I'm fine with her. jalan48 Nov 2018 #196
The first congress person to vow to change rainy Nov 2018 #197
Nope. n/t cynatnite Nov 2018 #198
When she passes the torch, it'll be to a CBC leader. displacedtexan Nov 2018 #199
No.We need her smarts, her wisdom and her cojones. Cousin Dupree Nov 2018 #200
I don't know who could replace her, but she could drink coffee before speaking. Not inspiring at all Pisces Nov 2018 #203
These "Nancy needs to pass the torch" posts are always a little Squinch Nov 2018 #205
Nancy Pelosi is talented. She's likeable. She's a great communicator. She applegrove Nov 2018 #206
Why, and to whom? If you have your reasons and you want to be persuasive, maybe let us in on them.nt JCanete Nov 2018 #208
I think she should in a year or so - prior to 2020 AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #211
Nope. #1 Don't swallow GOP Koolaid. #2 Her House peers will either elect her or not. nt Hekate Nov 2018 #212
Yes let's force her to leave so someone less competent can slide in. delisen Nov 2018 #213
Great timing. Not. BootinUp Nov 2018 #219
Yes. nt Hotler Nov 2018 #220
No. Just no mcar Nov 2018 #222
Wrong -- she is one of the top Speakers ever obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #223
Right now, with this president, we need a stong DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #226
BULL-shit. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #227
From the DU home page ... lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #229
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