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Yep mcar Nov 2018 #1
A whole lot of women led us back to majority randr Nov 2018 #2
Oh you know it's coming.... "just not that woman".... MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #3
Yes. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #5
Even our own Party has some self-serving idiots and fools in it. It just makes me tired. nt Hekate Nov 2018 #4
Yes. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #6
Yes, and I am really tired of it too. Way too many of them! justhanginon Nov 2018 #25
And tons of women will be PO'd BIG TIME apcalc Nov 2018 #7
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #8
Huh? Are you talking to me? apcalc Nov 2018 #15
2 young women if Pressley is counted. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #16
What? Who is Pressley? apcalc Nov 2018 #20
She also beat an older incumbent in Massachusetts. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #27
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
No, the voters led the Party. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #9
To not realize how potent and strong Pelosi has been is to not realize that all that has happened hlthe2b Nov 2018 #11
I am not questioning Pelosi's strength, or her commitment. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #14
She must bring on the next generation in leadership, but that does not mean abandoning hlthe2b Nov 2018 #18
And when does this "bringing on" result in new faces? guillaumeb Nov 2018 #26
At no time have we ever not needed experience more. She should remain as leader and bring on new hlthe2b Nov 2018 #29
I respect your arguments, guillaumeb Nov 2018 #30
I don't disagree with that latter point at all. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #31
And a good day to you. eom guillaumeb Nov 2018 #33
I agree, our older generations have brought the planet to the brink. Autumn Nov 2018 #56
And we can still offer advice, guillaumeb Nov 2018 #59
Yes we can offer advice, but it's their time. I'm fine with elders taking a back seat. Autumn Nov 2018 #62
Bernie is the same age as Pelosi. Does he have to take R B Garr Nov 2018 #79
Broad brush for it being the fault of the older generation. erronis Nov 2018 #77
You've got to be kidding...?? Ever hear of Al Gore? R B Garr Nov 2018 #81
Pelosi is the same age as Bernie. R B Garr Nov 2018 #74
I mentioned him as well in another thread. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #85
+1000 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #24
Nice shirt. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #28
What Progressive message? The one that sounded exactly like the Democratic Message, you mean? Bfd Nov 2018 #57
Medicare for all, guillaumeb Nov 2018 #61
Omg. Yes the Democratic message Bfd Nov 2018 #73
Nancy had a big part in Making our BLUE WAVE A REALI TY.. Cha Nov 2018 #60
Is there something Charles Schumer should Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #10
That it is not EVEN being asked is the issue. Don't pretend you don't get it. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #12
I can't tell you how disgusted I am with Perlmutter eleny Nov 2018 #45
me too, but it sounds like he may be getting heat--I believe I read that he'd softened his hlthe2b Nov 2018 #46
Oh, I believe you about what you read eleny Nov 2018 #50
Good on you! hlthe2b Nov 2018 #53
Thanks! It'll be just a few choice words from an "ole lady" eleny Nov 2018 #54
I like Pelosi just fine PoorMonger Nov 2018 #13
dont underestimate the anti pelosi crowd and what they might do. nt msongs Nov 2018 #19
They won't vote for a Republican PoorMonger Nov 2018 #32
Voting for other DEMS who can't get a majority or abstaining could result in hlthe2b Nov 2018 #34
It doesn't work like that. PoorMonger Nov 2018 #43
Indeed it CAN hlthe2b Nov 2018 #44
Again in this scenario PoorMonger Nov 2018 #65
If they miscalculated in abstaining... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #68
Yes.. and the scenario COULD play out in January... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #22
Are you serious? Newland56 Nov 2018 #35
Not what I said at all. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #38
Confused Newland56 Nov 2018 #41
I think Schumer should be replaced, too. Actually I would put that above Pelosi for priority Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #36
Diversity yes, but there are still plenty of white Democrats. LBM20 Nov 2018 #49
Also, what exactly did Pelosi do to win those elections that took the House back? Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #37
In my district, a woman led us to a victory. But it wasn't Nancy Pelosi. progressoid Nov 2018 #42
Not directly, but she helped make it possible , whether you want to credit her or not. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #69
'Helped' is not the same as 'led'. progressoid Nov 2018 #86
She ABSOUTELY HAS led the way for women in Politics. NO GD DOUBT! hlthe2b Nov 2018 #87
She raised a shitload of money-- directly soliciting money and also participating in fundraisers-- deurbano Nov 2018 #89
Uh, WTF? progressoid Nov 2018 #39
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
I said it was possible and I proved why. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #51
If the D vote is split PoorMonger Nov 2018 #72
I said absentions. So, yes it is possible hlthe2b Nov 2018 #76
It was not just one woman. It was hundreds of candidates, volunteers, paid staff... LBM20 Nov 2018 #48
I never said she was the only one. Credit her where credit is due. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #55
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
Really? On this Forum? hlthe2b Nov 2018 #58
Oh yes Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #63
I don't understand. why would they go after you for being a "proud Democrat" hlthe2b Nov 2018 #66
Guess so...ALL I said was I support her and that I am a Democrat. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #75
hmmmm. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #78
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
Make new friends but sagesnow Nov 2018 #64
This message was self-deleted by its author Prof.Higgins Nov 2018 #82
Chuck Schumer loses Democratic Senate seats, is easily re-elected as Senate Minority Leader. Cha Nov 2018 #67
This message was self-deleted by its author Prof.Higgins Nov 2018 #83
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
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