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hlthe2b

(102,276 posts) Tue Nov 13, 2018, 01:00 PM Nov 2018

Oh my:Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez kicks off 1st day of freshmen orientation w protest ⁦@Pelosi⁩'s office [View all]

I like Ocasio-Cortez, but heavens... I can't help but be incensed that she, so overtly kicks those who led the way for her and other women--in the face

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Oh my:Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez kicks off 1st day of freshmen orientation w protest ⁦@Pelosi⁩'s office [View all] hlthe2b Nov 2018 OP

She has so many things going for her.. Corvo Bianco Nov 2018 #1

I fear her own success has "gone to her head" in an unfortunately self-destructive manner hlthe2b Nov 2018 #2

That is the sense I got from recent interviews with her. unitedwethrive Nov 2018 #37

Yes. It may be that she is not suited to cooperative ventures, Hortensis Nov 2018 #67

That's the impression PatSeg Nov 2018 #186

Alexandra has a great deal to learn. kstewart33 Nov 2018 #271

Washingtonitis. Turbineguy Nov 2018 #301

LOL. Baitball Blogger Nov 2018 #16

That's not a protest. It's just a group of people to meet w/Pelosi... Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #293

She is a performance artist and DURHAM D Nov 2018 #3

This is spot on. Bleacher Creature Nov 2018 #184

Yeah, she needs to be a team player to be effective. Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2018 #319

Good grief! Brainstormy Nov 2018 #4

Playing to her base... Wounded Bear Nov 2018 #5

Ms Pelosi plays for keeps. WillowTree Nov 2018 #176

Inasmuch as the election was barely a week ago in a heavily Democratic district, the "base"..... George II Nov 2018 #228

Can blame it on her being the youngest........ a kennedy Nov 2018 #6

Hardly. DFW Nov 2018 #65

That's polite. George II Nov 2018 #200

My "liking" has pretty much worn off. UTUSN Nov 2018 #7

Some people just have to learn things the hard way vlyons Nov 2018 #8

The new peeps going in thinking they know it all is going to NOT get them very far. GemDigger Nov 2018 #9

Well, I tried to like her. But that's over. Good luck with that Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #10

I tried too...thought she was great when Fox made fun of her lack of money workinclasszero Nov 2018 #112

I'm guessing she's going to hate her committee assignments. n/t FSogol Nov 2018 #11

What's so wrong with being on the Joint Committee on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing Small-Axe Nov 2018 #33

Lol TeamPooka Nov 2018 #165

Yea...it will be in the basement or... FarPoint Nov 2018 #254

Not gone down well on that thread OnDoutside Nov 2018 #12

If there is anyone in her inner circle that can sit her down with some common sense... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #15

That's why she is there. "Fresh Face" they call it, I think. Bfd Nov 2018 #47

Thanks for those tweets, OnDoutside.. Cha Nov 2018 #246

What is it about that particular tweet you like? melman Nov 2018 #251

Trashing a Democratic representative because she trashed a Democratic representative? Generic Brad Nov 2018 #329

What? melman Nov 2018 #330

Oh my. Thanks for posting. n/t FSogol Nov 2018 #256

If she wants to be the Ted Cruz of the left, she's on the right track here. Maru Kitteh Nov 2018 #13

She just did with this stunt. She drew the line in the sand. Not the Pelosi Democrats Bfd Nov 2018 #56

It didn't bode well when she campaigned with Our Revolution against incumbernt Dems. brush Nov 2018 #130

She needs to get primaried in 2020 with a really strong candidate. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #166

Not sure I'm a fan anymore. awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #14

WHO THE FUCK CARES WHAT GOPERS THINK OF NANCY PELOSI??? LuvLoogie Nov 2018 #55

Classy. awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #62

Pfffft... LuvLoogie Nov 2018 #147

Whoever is the Democratic leader will be the lightening rod. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #60

Exactly. We shouldn't buy into RW framing and we sure as hell shouldn't spread RW framing. n/t FSogol Nov 2018 #70

Exactly! Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2018 #218

Exactly my thought as well. Ilsa Nov 2018 #220

Anybody who becomes Speaker will be a lightning rod. Doesn't matter who it is. octoberlib Nov 2018 #123

Steny Hoyer would be a lightning rod for republicans if he were speaker. muntrv Nov 2018 #140

Ugh. She needs to wise up. Glimmer of Hope Nov 2018 #17

i thought the young lady was smarter than that - showboating already onetexan Nov 2018 #154

Disappointing ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #18

The ONLY focus should be taking down Republicans... SHRED Nov 2018 #19

AOC is very impressed with herself. She should spend a little time learning instead of thinking seaglass Nov 2018 #20

That is the big one I have seen since she came onto stage. Lack of education or information. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #229

Wow. What the hell. She's on the inside now. Act like it. Use her seat to influence change. themaguffin Nov 2018 #21

Attack Republicans instead. Thanks. R B Garr Nov 2018 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Nov 2018 #23

My comment was about Ocasia-Cortez. R B Garr Nov 2018 #27

Oh, thanks for clarifying and sorry for misunderstanding your point. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #28

No problem! Thanks for your follow-up. R B Garr Nov 2018 #30

I couldn't hear all of that. Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #24

She didn't. zipplewrath Nov 2018 #34

Thanks NT Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #38

Pelosi had already made a statement that she intended to hlthe2b Nov 2018 #50

Supporting her constituents zipplewrath Nov 2018 #54

No she tried to frame it as tho she influenced Pelosi to agree to an environmental agenda that hasn' Bfd Nov 2018 #69

Support her constituents zipplewrath Nov 2018 #76

She wasn't supporting her constituents. But thats a good line. Bfd Nov 2018 #79

Sorta zipplewrath Nov 2018 #84

If that's the case , then all she had to do was knock on Pelosi's door and octoberlib Nov 2018 #129

She didn't organize it zipplewrath Nov 2018 #145

Amazing how people get worked up in to a tizzy over a headline that doesn't match the content. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #182

She's already pissed off people zipplewrath Nov 2018 #202

She didn't and the bullshit on the protest? Autumn Nov 2018 #152

Omg! She said the protesters should have Leader Pelosi's back in Green Legislation? Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #209

Obviously! The raw nerve of her. She complains about poverty and now says that. Autumn Nov 2018 #234

Ahhhh...now is the time to learn and learn the party has long push environments legislation. brush Nov 2018 #25

I'm starting to think that she is a grandstanding opportunist. I don't care for her ANTICS. NT UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #26

She is a Cenk Yuger Justice democrat. Cenk, a friend of Farrankahn' groupies Bfd Nov 2018 #29

Interesting because Cenk was a Republican for the majority of his life and remains hlthe2b Nov 2018 #31

Yup. Thus we were introduced to Cenk's Pac, cleverly named, 'Justice Democrats' Bfd Nov 2018 #36

What exactly does OAC have going for her? comradebillyboy Nov 2018 #44

Young Democrats connect with her womanofthehills Nov 2018 #226

Her district chose her to represent them. I assume they are like she is to some degree. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #288

Cenk is a big Richard Ojeda fan Adenoid_Hynkel Nov 2018 #53

Oh ffs. Well its good to know how far into the Dem Party Cenk has slithered. Bfd Nov 2018 #78

Horse Shit Ccarmona Nov 2018 #108

TYT's Jimmy Dore never met a rightwing conspiracy he didn't fall in love with emulatorloo Nov 2018 #217

Jimmy Dore Has His Opinions and Many Times He Clashes with Cenk Ccarmona Nov 2018 #253

And, Ojeda was so smart he voted Cha Nov 2018 #247

Yeah, okay, and Cenk is no longer anything like a Republican. It is clear that he's not just playing JCanete Nov 2018 #219

Farrakhan groupies EllieBC Nov 2018 #179

this is a pure slur that that infers she is somehow a Farrakhan supporter Celerity Nov 2018 #236

so dissapointing AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #32

I think she will come to understand that this term will likely result in nothing getting... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #35

Pelosi is not even officially Speaker yet... KCDebbie Nov 2018 #39

I caught that zipplewrath Nov 2018 #43

She called her 'Leader' every time that I heard, and NP is clearly already 'Leader' at minimum (nt) mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #83

absolutely zipplewrath Nov 2018 #88

Well then, addressing Pelosi as such, must mean she will approve of Pelosi when the Speaker vote Bfd Nov 2018 #92

Or stategic zipplewrath Nov 2018 #95

Camera is rolling, grab a mic! Can't believe it! On day 1, she strong armed Pelosi into hearing Bfd Nov 2018 #86

OAC is very unimpressive. Does anyone still think comradebillyboy Nov 2018 #40

What exactly was the protest about? brooklynite Nov 2018 #41

... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #45

Yup. She wants to spin it as tho she convinced Pelosi. Bfd Nov 2018 #105

Thank You for that, hlthe Cha Nov 2018 #252

Did someone forget to tell her they're on the same side of the aisle. woodsprite Nov 2018 #42

Pelosi welcomed activists (not "protesters"). So should we. Unless one wants to divide. Kaleva Nov 2018 #46

+1 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #106

Incoming back-benchers need to listen and learn. Zoonart Nov 2018 #48

Protest organized by Justice "Democrats" Adenoid_Hynkel Nov 2018 #49

Really? Justice "Democrats" organized Cha Nov 2018 #255

Yep, scroll up and see the video on post 46. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #264

Thanks, she! Cha Nov 2018 #265

Hey! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #268

That's okay.. Cha Nov 2018 #269

Then I am in good company. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #270

lol Yes We Are! Cha Nov 2018 #272

This! Tweet from Nancy LeTourneau Cha Nov 2018 #276

They were remiss in not doing so. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #280

Yes, and who was on the Board of Justice "Democrats" until just recently? George II Nov 2018 #299

I have been wondering about AOC's committee assignment Gothmog Nov 2018 #51

Probably environment zipplewrath Nov 2018 #57

Time will tell but this candidate campaigned against democrats like Sharice Davids Gothmog Nov 2018 #172

Sit down AOC. Just sit down and learn something. violetpastille Nov 2018 #52

Thinking you know it all before you are even sworn in. DFW Nov 2018 #73

Well we should all call her office and complain except of course she actually doesn't have one yet grantcart Nov 2018 #164

They still could have voted for Joe Crowley JonLP24 Nov 2018 #250

Wow, know who your allies are ... JCMach1 Nov 2018 #58

Stupid. geardaddy Nov 2018 #59

Sorry to say, her age is showing. libdem4life Nov 2018 #61

I think you mean her "youth" (AOC)? hlthe2b Nov 2018 #64

Yes, her age is 29 I think...which is very young. libdem4life Nov 2018 #72

It sounds like OAC's behavior will land her some interesting committee assignments DFW Nov 2018 #63

what I love is the contradictory framing people have that there is no establishment that has to be JCanete Nov 2018 #178

What I love is centuries long traditions of respect, civility and decorum tossed out the window DFW Nov 2018 #203

What breaches are you even pointing to? I'm sorry but you can't make a case privately outside of the JCanete Nov 2018 #206

If she were keeping her head down and talking to the right people DFW Nov 2018 #221

Really? Trump got elected and got shit done. Some horrible shit done. I guess getting your message JCanete Nov 2018 #224

+ 1000 sheshe2 Nov 2018 #267

" centuries long traditions of respect, civility and decorum " progressoid Nov 2018 #284

The comments were interesting, too octoberlib Nov 2018 #66

She is young and she is learning HopeAgain Nov 2018 #77

She is not a student. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #266

She also more liberal HopeAgain Nov 2018 #274

There are many 'more' liberals in Congress. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #279

he sure isn't 'liberal' on marijuana (even medicinal) Celerity Nov 2018 #282

I agree w/both here, I don't think the grandstanding on Day One was helpful & not the proper venue mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #98

Is she even remotely aware that Republicans control the Senate and there will be no octoberlib Nov 2018 #131

Are you implying she's basically an idiot? Cause it kinda sounds like it ... (nt) mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #135

I'm trying to understand the motivation for doing it besides a publicity stunt because octoberlib Nov 2018 #156

I think that's a valid question, Cha Nov 2018 #257

Am I correct in thinking that the "protesters" were from her district? Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #289

+1 Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #127

So are all those criticising her here against renewable energy? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 #68

No.. but you clearly have not read the thread.. Try the post just above yours for start. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #71

Well, that's the problem with the USA, isn't it? "Don't do the right thing because someone ... muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 #81

Oh stop it. NO one hates AOC--that is ridiculous grandstanding of your own hlthe2b Nov 2018 #82

*You*, the thread starter, think *I* am grandstanding? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 #90

Yes. I started the thread. And I don't want your "blessings" nor your poorly veiled insults hlthe2b Nov 2018 #91

Tell people replying to you to "stop it", and that replying is "grandstanding" muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 #97

Not at all. Your attempts to insult aside... bless your heart.... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #101

this entire thread is based off a slanted, misinterpreted tweet that in no way reflects Celerity Nov 2018 #242

She'll do well to remember that Pelosi isn't her enemy Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #125

Here's a link for context Fiendish Thingy Nov 2018 #74

Pelosi had already announced her intent. She is being publicly gracious to AOC hlthe2b Nov 2018 #75

Looks stupid to me YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #80

That would be unacceptable. Ocasio-Cortez must get what she wants dalton99a Nov 2018 #99

hope she gets a sit down with the grownups msdogi Nov 2018 #85

Pretty soon she'll be as likable and collegial as Ted Cruz dalton99a Nov 2018 #87

Consider how well loved her mentor is with his comradebillyboy Nov 2018 #149

What's the over/under on how long it'll take her to get arrested as a Congresswoman? brooklynite Nov 2018 #89

Response by Nancy Pelosi Kaleva Nov 2018 #93

Yes... She is being gracious, providing cover to AOC's grandstanding attempt hlthe2b Nov 2018 #96

Where does Nancy mention AOC? Kaleva Nov 2018 #104

I never said she did, nor is it necessary that she do so. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #109

Then you are just guessing. Kaleva Nov 2018 #126

Just as you are... My impressions comes from watching Nancy over decades in the House. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #128

But you stated it as a fact and not as an opinion, didn't you? Kaleva Nov 2018 #134

I, as everyone else here state my opinion directly and with no links to anyone else. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #141

"I, as everyone else here state my opinion directly" is more speculation not supported by facts. Kaleva Nov 2018 #168

This is a discussion board... Anyone and everyone here makes their opinions known. That is the point hlthe2b Nov 2018 #173

I know the differance between an opinion and a factual assertion. Kaleva Nov 2018 #230

Yeah, but when people disagree with you, you order them to "stop it" muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 #188

Muriel... we were done a long time ago. Unless you'd like to engage in respectful discourse. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #190

Why would you want to start being respectful now? You were rude to me muriel_volestrangler Nov 2018 #194

Pot meet kettle, muriel. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #297

This is what makes Nancy Pelosi a master. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #113

Exactly.. Nancy is Brilliant and Gracious. Cha Nov 2018 #258

Right. Pelosi and the Dems are already on it. Gonna pick a battle, pick one that is not already on Wintryjade Nov 2018 #232

It sounds like a policy statement, and that she was proud of the public's involvement... Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #291

Her response is informative loyalsister Nov 2018 #183

. . . Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #94

Sorry, your OP is deceptive, IMO. Blue_true Nov 2018 #100

My OP merely posted a twitter thread. Accusing me of being deceptive? hlthe2b Nov 2018 #102

You got me. Instead of deceptive, I should have used wrong. Blue_true Nov 2018 #111

She doesn't appear to be protesting AGAINST Pelosi at all. From what I am hearing in the Nanjeanne Nov 2018 #103

I saw it as you saw it. Great summary. Blue_true Nov 2018 #115

Shhhh--don't let facts get in the way. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #214

yes, agreed 100% Celerity Nov 2018 #227

What the actual f***???? workinclasszero Nov 2018 #107

Listen to the video, she seem to admire Nancy Pelosi. nt Blue_true Nov 2018 #118

and she has withheld support for Pelosi for speaker, so I find that highly disingenuous hlthe2b Nov 2018 #133

Here's a list of 58 Dem candidates & incumbents who had spoken out against Nancy as Speaker Kaleva Nov 2018 #151

How is that disingenouous? Two entirely different issues. She may like somebody better when there JCanete Nov 2018 #192

What a shame. I wonder if she'll serve more than one term. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #110

Probably not. She will most likely as things seem to be going, justhanginon Nov 2018 #158

Ha! That wouldn't surprise me. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #163

She probably would, but she's not old enough to run in 2020. Thank goodness. n/t Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #223

Wait? I thought we were only supposed to support Dems on here? Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #114

we don't have to be sycophants... No one here would have voted against her in General nor hlthe2b Nov 2018 #121

Any "concern and/or disappointment" in Clinton after the general Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #211

Actually it is because she is such a promising and exceptional young woman & POC that I want her to hlthe2b Nov 2018 #213

Somebody explain this to me ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #116

Ocasia-Cortez responding to Sunrise Movement demonstration people Nov 2018 #117

So instead of holding a protest in front of the current GOP Speaker's office workinclasszero Nov 2018 #136

Watch the video. Qutzupalotl Nov 2018 #119

that was my takeaway too Celerity Nov 2018 #142

Observing how easily DIVIDED our side is ... no wonder we (usually) f***ing lose ... mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #120

.. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #124

I assure u that what I have a hard time tolerating, is the mis-characterization, not the 'criticism' mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #132

Not at all. I do not accept your premise--at all. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #138

In the interest of not participating in that which I deplored from the onset, allow me to agree mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #139

I get it... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #143

No, you really don't get it I'm afraid. mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #150

you sum up my feelings well Celerity Nov 2018 #144

There's a bit of a personality cult surrounding Pelosi SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #157

There sure is melman Nov 2018 #239

I see the same for AOC Cha Nov 2018 #259

Don't protest Pelosi Soxfan58 Nov 2018 #122

She wasn't zipplewrath Nov 2018 #146

She wasn't. SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #162

She will prove to be her own worse enemy. avebury Nov 2018 #137

How dare she... disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #148

Direct action gets the goods SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #159

Yup... disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #174

Amen n/t SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #177

Welp I guess today is the day DU turns against AOC SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #153

So you are saying that Nancy Pelosi is against renewable energy? workinclasszero Nov 2018 #170

Nobody is making Nancy Pelosi "accountable" Cha Nov 2018 #260

Does Nancy support drafting a Green New Deal by 2020? SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #261

Does AOC know the GOP Controls the Cha Nov 2018 #262

So that means we should not pass any bills in the House whatsoever? SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #263

I wasn't aware that AOC is making demands of Nancy Pelosi. lapucelle Nov 2018 #316

Welp, if she had done a little bit of homework she would have realized that Pelosi... George II Nov 2018 #298

Oh FFS... SidDithers Nov 2018 #155

2nd day in office and she's already using direct action to advocate for a green jobs deal SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #160

She is not yet in office. nt DURHAM D Nov 2018 #195

So she's doing work before she's paid to? What a loser. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #216

good luck to her on her committee assignments. janterry Nov 2018 #161

"Oh my" indeed, what a disingenuous & dishonest topic title. Tarc Nov 2018 #167

+1 Some DUers need a refresher course in reading reliable news sources before opening their pie hole End Of The Road Nov 2018 #222

Isn't she a big Bernie supporter? redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #169

Dale Carnegie wrote a book decades ago that should be required reading for her. George II Nov 2018 #171

This is inappropriate behavior. gademocrat7 Nov 2018 #175

She is protesting the Democrats reversing a position to take money from fossil fuel companies. Mr. Sparkle Nov 2018 #180

TYT? And yet Cenk and TYT have few qualms about taking money from Buddy Roehmer..... George II Nov 2018 #199

Implying this was a protest is wrong to start, but yelling "ZOMG A PROTEST AGAINST NANCY PELOSI!!1!" mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #181

First of all, the subject line derives from the tweets. It was a protest that she attended & was hlthe2b Nov 2018 #185

Look HL, I'm NOT blaming you at all ... for simply accurately posting "what the tweet said", okay? mr_lebowski Nov 2018 #193

So are they suggesting Pelosi would be within her rights to vindictively assign Cortez less JCanete Nov 2018 #187

Oh my:Someone should tell the jackass whisperer that he/she should listen to what Autumn Nov 2018 #189

There's nothing sensational OR phony in the headlines. George II Nov 2018 #204

Hope Sharice Davids gets AOC's committee assignments...nt SidDithers Nov 2018 #191

why? Would that be an appropriate way for Pelosi to respond? Besides, did you watch the video? nt JCanete Nov 2018 #196

LOL DURHAM D Nov 2018 #197

Bullshit spin and offensive. She campaigned for the candidate running against her. That's JCanete Nov 2018 #201

She had absolutely NO BUSINESS getting into a Democratic primary. EOS DURHAM D Nov 2018 #205

What the hell are you talking about now? Everybody else gets involved in democratic primaries, but JCanete Nov 2018 #207

Nominees (not elected) newbies don't/should not get involved in primaries DURHAM D Nov 2018 #208

according to what rule? Public citizens absolutely do. I guess at that level that's what she was. JCanete Nov 2018 #210

"Pulling your ideas"? What the f. DURHAM D Nov 2018 #212

I wasn't using dude to denote gender, but if you bristle at the term, I'll avoid it. Why is that a JCanete Nov 2018 #215

I agree, she needs to be sat down and talked to. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #198

just found this....with more specific information about the protest bunny planet Nov 2018 #225

Attention Seeker.... LovingA2andMI Nov 2018 #231

She will soon be irrelevant.... beachbum bob Nov 2018 #233

Freepers are having a good time talking about this thread over at FR. Kaleva Nov 2018 #235

Frequent there often? hlthe2b Nov 2018 #238

I prefer not to live in an isolated bubble. Kaleva Nov 2018 #240

"why would anyone here agree with Freepers on anything?" hlthe2b Nov 2018 #241

I'm very much in favor of strict gun control. Kaleva Nov 2018 #312

Pleased to "hear".... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #321

You don't just have to "hear" it. Here's some more reading for you. Kaleva Nov 2018 #323

You've been here since 2001 like me - you know people always bring back "outside" reports Blue_Adept Nov 2018 #244

thus the question... most of us lost (if we ever had) the interest. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #245

And many of us did not lose interest Tarc Nov 2018 #273

I LOL'd KG Nov 2018 #237

Some of us were criticized months ago for criticizing her Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #243

Why do you give a flying fuck about right wing magazines and websites? LBM20 Nov 2018 #248

I was willing to wait and see NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #249

she will be primaryed in two years in my opinion. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #275

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #277

In this thread, you're right. Iggo Nov 2018 #283

She really irritates me - and she shouldn't elfin Nov 2018 #278

We have another Dem in the House Whoa_Nelly Nov 2018 #281

THE. ENEMY. IS. DRUMPF!!!!!!!!!!!!! Takket Nov 2018 #285

Just curious SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #286

Perhaps because Hoyer is NOT challenging Pelosi? Denzil_DC Nov 2018 #295

Hoyer isn't challenging Pelosi. He's vying for the position of Majority Leader, which he had... George II Nov 2018 #300

She would be banned if she were a member here Polybius Nov 2018 #287

A few more ridiculous grandstanding stunts like this... Orrex Nov 2018 #290

That's not a protest. Whoever called it that is wrong. It's just a grup of people to meet w/Pelosi.. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #292

The DU circular firing squad takes aim. BlueWI Nov 2018 #294

Well, if we are smart and/or lucky, we will vote for someone other than Nancy Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #296

We Are Already Lucky to Have Someone with Nancy's High-Level Skills and Experience dlk Nov 2018 #303

Her gender has nothing to do with it for me... Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #307

Oh brother! GMAFB! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #320

I'm not your brother. Let's get that clear up front. Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #325

Oh good Lord! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #328

Who would you recommend? 33taw Nov 2018 #305

Ted Lieu of Adam Schiff would be my picks Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #306

Are they interested? I have only heard that Steny Hoyer is interested. 33taw Nov 2018 #309

I have essentially the same issues with Hoyer that I have with Pelosi Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #313

I have no interest in Hoyer and like Lieu. However, I have not heard that he is interested. 33taw Nov 2018 #317

Nancy Pelosi managed to get house members to agree to the ACA after nearly 2 years. 33taw Nov 2018 #310

We had a huge advantage in the House in '08 and 60 Senate seats Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #314

The Republicans had the House and Senate (no supermajority required) in 2016 and 33taw Nov 2018 #318

The reason was they barely had an advantage in the Senate Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #324

Also, any reason you are not reccomending any of the new women? 33taw Nov 2018 #311

If we were talking about the Senate, If love to see Duckworth replace Schumer Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #315

She is the same age as Bernie. nt R B Garr Nov 2018 #322

Great. What does Bernie have to do with this? Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2018 #333

Let's Hope Ocasio-Cortez Grows Up Fast-Her Entry Level Antics Won't Get Her Very Far in DC dlk Nov 2018 #302

I think she needs a mentor she trusts to help her navigate the politics. 33taw Nov 2018 #304

I'm not surprised nini Nov 2018 #308

It's gonna take awhile before she learns the ropes. Kablooie Nov 2018 #326

She'll learn. She's just a kid shot in the fanny with herself. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #327

heavens, why is this post still up? shanny Nov 2018 #331

Won't this zombie-thread ever die? Trashing ASAP. VOX Nov 2018 #332