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In reply to the discussion: A woman led Dems back to the majority in the House.... [View all]guillaumeb
(42,649 posts)14. I am not questioning Pelosi's strength, or her commitment.
But at a certain point, the older generation, my generation, must take a back seat and serve as advisors.
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Even our own Party has some self-serving idiots and fools in it. It just makes me tired. nt
Hekate
Nov 2018
#4
I have never attacked a "young woman who replaced an old white guy" NEVER NEVER NEVER
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#17
You said you were incensed by her actions. Equated it to kicking Nancy in the face.
Kaleva
Nov 2018
#21
It WAS concern whether you and your determination to attack me & others who disagree with you with
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#23
To not realize how potent and strong Pelosi has been is to not realize that all that has happened
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#11
She must bring on the next generation in leadership, but that does not mean abandoning
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#18
At no time have we ever not needed experience more. She should remain as leader and bring on new
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#29
Yes we can offer advice, but it's their time. I'm fine with elders taking a back seat.
Autumn
Nov 2018
#62
What Progressive message? The one that sounded exactly like the Democratic Message, you mean?
Bfd
Nov 2018
#57
me too, but it sounds like he may be getting heat--I believe I read that he'd softened his
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#46
I think Schumer should be replaced, too. Actually I would put that above Pelosi for priority
Cuthbert Allgood
Nov 2018
#36
Also, what exactly did Pelosi do to win those elections that took the House back?
Cuthbert Allgood
Nov 2018
#37
Not directly, but she helped make it possible , whether you want to credit her or not.
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#69
She raised a shitload of money-- directly soliciting money and also participating in fundraisers--
deurbano
Nov 2018
#89
In January if Dems abstain or split the D vote, Kevin McCarthy could win the speakership.
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#40
Sure. And we could theoretically nominate someone from the Whig party to be Speaker.
progressoid
Nov 2018
#47
It was not just one woman. It was hundreds of candidates, volunteers, paid staff...
LBM20
Nov 2018
#48
And I was yelled at for proudly saying I am a Democrat and I was called BULLSHIT for saying so
Eliot Rosewater
Nov 2018
#52
Many categories, of course. 25 years of non stop lies and propaganda about her
Eliot Rosewater
Nov 2018
#80
It sure does and those who won't credit Pelosi with any accomplishments likewise won't HRC.
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
#88
Chuck Schumer loses Democratic Senate seats, is easily re-elected as Senate Minority Leader.
Cha
Nov 2018
#67
Gleeful Chuck Todd fallaciously claims House leadership thwarts change voters wanted. nt
Prof.Higgins
Nov 2018
#70
Everything in the Media with Pelosi's name in it currently is a RW talking point
pecosbob
Nov 2018
#71
Are you serious? REALLY? How did that happen? I thought women were inferior to men....
George II
Nov 2018
#84