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25. She orchestrated?

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Original post)

Tue Nov 13, 2018, 08:39 PM

Nov 2018

Hyperbole much?
We turned a seat in SC Democratic for the first time in 40 years.
The winner stated during the campaign that he would not vote for Pelosi. Don’t think she gets credit for that seat.

Politics is still local.

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Nancy Pelosi is FANTASTIC and just orchestrated, with much help of course, the LARGEST [View all] Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 OP

Who attacks her because of women winnng elections? wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #1

They attack her because she's elderly an ignore her effectiveness. lark Nov 2018 #70

K & R and a thank you. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #74

Many here on DU said that she was the main reason Dems lost the House 2010. ehrnst Nov 2018 #71

Nancy rocks! mcar Nov 2018 #2

And, she will be excited welcoming our young leaders into their roles, and strive for their success. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #3

Yes, it is a given, who she is and what she does. Hortensis Nov 2018 #20

Yeah! Iliyah Nov 2018 #4

I love Nancy and expect she will once again hold the gavel. leftofcool Nov 2018 #5

Who attacked her? It sure as fuck wasn't the newly elected POC Autumn Nov 2018 #6

Why do you bring her, specifically, into this discussion? George II Nov 2018 #8

Why? You missed part of my post, it's really self explanatory. Autumn Nov 2018 #11

I didn't miss it, and still am wondering. George II Nov 2018 #13

You are? Please don't lose any sleep wondering about it. I can't make it any clearer. Autumn Nov 2018 #17

Yes you can. Eliot was referencing the flip of dozens of House seats, not singling out any. Yet.... George II Nov 2018 #48

It's a mystery for the ages! Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #64

It is. I was thinking if I diagram the sentences it might help but I haven't done Autumn Nov 2018 #67

Time for a break! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #75

I wish I could get a break. Autumn Nov 2018 #76

The break comes from yourself, not others. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #78

Really? Go for that mountain, I don't plan on dying on a hill or a mountain. Autumn Nov 2018 #79

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, dear! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #81

Wisdom/sarcasm. Six of one, half dozen of the other. Autumn Nov 2018 #82

I rest my case, Autumn. pazzyanne Nov 2018 #84

So you say my friend. I disagree. Autumn Nov 2018 #85

I can't think of a single other Congressperson, man or woman, that I'd like to see as Speaker. George II Nov 2018 #7

Who is attacking her? SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #9

Go to the upper left, click on "General Discussion", and scan the titles of the discussion threads.. George II Nov 2018 #15

Well, for one, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participated in a sit-in yesterday outside Nancy''s office, pnwmom Nov 2018 #21

According to Politico,... LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #44

Interesting SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #49

Because he is NOT attacking Pelosi. He's in line for a DIFFERENT JOB. pnwmom Nov 2018 #52

No, he has the support he needs to remain MAJORITY LEADER. That''s not the same thing pnwmom Nov 2018 #51

Sorry, my bad. LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #56

No problem. I had to read the article to make sure. But whatever's causing you pnwmom Nov 2018 #58

Thanks. LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #60

AOC and Pelosi have a cordial and respectful relationship SubjectTrip Nov 2018 #47

And Ms. Cortez hasn't even been sworn in yet, either. George II Nov 2018 #50

I was gonna add more to certain stuff but not worth it. No point. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #97

These 4 Me. Nov 2018 #27

They need to realize that the reason that the GOP is terrified of Nancy is the reason GemDigger Nov 2018 #29

Me too. ffr Nov 2018 #10

You simply couldn't Resist ProudLib72 Nov 2018 #23

The best thing about Nancy is that it pisses off the right Drahthaardogs Nov 2018 #12

Repugs hate her because she's boss who doesn't take shit. brush Nov 2018 #28

Tough as nails. Lefta Dissenter Nov 2018 #14

She is the best person for the job at this time. ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #16

At this juncture in American history, we cannot afford to hand over the most critical responsibility Mr. Ected Nov 2018 #18

Agreed. Some may not realize that there will be an unoccupied... brush Nov 2018 #32

Stenny Hoyer, currently Assistant Minority Leader will easily become yellowdogintexas Nov 2018 #100

This bears repeating. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #19

K & R x 1000 pazzyanne Nov 2018 #80

So much this eom littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #98

Democrat YES... Dolly123Jimmy Nov 2018 #22

This infighting bullshittery has to stop now! ProudLib72 Nov 2018 #24

Tell that to Elliot -- the bullshittery that is. KPN Nov 2018 #94

She orchestrated? SCantiGOP Nov 2018 #25

Why are you picking out ONE of the many to say that Nancy really didnt do all that much? Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #33

I picked out the race I was directly involved in SCantiGOP Nov 2018 #36

See, Eliot, Pelosi gets criticized here when Democrats lose mcar Nov 2018 #69

Some of the millions she raised probably when into that race. brush Nov 2018 #34

How about the other 40 seats that flipped last Tuesday? Funny how when Democrats LOST... George II Nov 2018 #38

This one kinda goes both ways zipplewrath Nov 2018 #86

Some fear her. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #26

My Congresswoman is the best man for the job! We have a lot of icebergs up ahead, and she's the one NBachers Nov 2018 #30

Thank You! BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #31

love her AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #35

She got help from Trump Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #37

Nancy Pelosi deserves a lot of credit.. of course Cha Nov 2018 #41

Its pretty stupid to think we wouldn't pick our current majority leader to be our speaker... phleshdef Nov 2018 #39

In another post I stated I was ok with Hoyer LostinRed Nov 2018 #40

It said Hoyer wasn't running for Cha Nov 2018 #42

Right. Speaker of the House and Majority Leader are two different jobs. pnwmom Nov 2018 #53

Thanks, pnwmom! Cha Nov 2018 #54

My mistake need a civics lesson LostinRed Nov 2018 #63

It was confusing.. Cha Nov 2018 #65

Emily's List is also partly responsible for so many great female candidates. BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #43

Elijah Cummings on Nancy Pelosi.. Cha Nov 2018 #45

How come DownriverDem Nov 2018 #46

Face time, publicity, and........................ George II Nov 2018 #57

Actually I believe only one did so. The others were probably at their orientation sessions. George II Nov 2018 #90

Nancy may be fantastic, but her national approval rating is 35% AdamGG Nov 2018 #55

Speaker of the House isn't a popularity contest. Tip O'Neill did a great job as speaker pnwmom Nov 2018 #59

Actually, Tip O'Neill was Speaker for 10 years, from 1977-1987 AdamGG Nov 2018 #61

The only reason her popularity is low is because DT has demonized her. Why should we pnwmom Nov 2018 #62

Speaker of the House is not a national office workinclasszero Nov 2018 #99

It's not a "figurehead" job. It's 3rd in line. annabanana Nov 2018 #103

And, these guys are fighting to take down Nancy Cha Nov 2018 #66

She raised tons of $$ for Democratic election efforts mcar Nov 2018 #68

I like Nancy as Speaker but I certainly don't credit her with the Dems victory Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #72

The popular DU opinion when we've lost is that it isn't the Speaker's fault. MadDAsHell Nov 2018 #73

before 2020 as speaker feasible she could become first female potus (acting potus, not elected) nt wiggs Nov 2018 #77

Lame. aikoaiko Nov 2018 #83

Repigs in Congress or whatever you bdamomma Nov 2018 #87

This is not the time for "on the job training" karin_sj Nov 2018 #88

Pelosi has said herself that . . . peggysue2 Nov 2018 #89

K & R SunSeeker Nov 2018 #91

Love Nancy NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #92

I really like and support Pelosi. KPN Nov 2018 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #95

Hear hear! Dennis Donovan Nov 2018 #96

We're in the middle of a battle Ciaphas Cain Nov 2018 #101

Going after nancy right now is like firing a coach after her team wins the Super Bowl. ☺ Sloumeau Nov 2018 #102

Excellent analogy! NurseJackie Nov 2018 #104