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In reply to the discussion: Wow: I am appalled: Sources tell ABC News at least 20 Democrats, perhaps many more, oppose Pelosi [View all]pnwmom
(109,588 posts)64. No, we need someone with solid knowledge of the arcane rules of the House,
and experience in negotiating with hundreds of House members, in order to pass legislation. Despite HUGE obstacles, including the death of Ted Kennedy and his replacement by a Republican, she managed to hold her coalition together and to pass Obamacare.
This isn't a popularity contest or about branding. It's about being an effective leader -- and she is.
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Wow: I am appalled: Sources tell ABC News at least 20 Democrats, perhaps many more, oppose Pelosi [View all]
NewsCenter28
Nov 2018
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How much she actually needs will depend on what the anti-Pelosi faction does.
PoliticAverse
Nov 2018
#41
A real possibility. That would never happen to the GOP. They would unite for good of the party.
Garrett78
Nov 2018
#23
Marcia Fudge: "We're not going to allow the Republicans to have a speaker."
BeyondGeography
Nov 2018
#53
Some Democrats told voters they wouldn't support Pelosi and so they may feel...
PoliticAverse
Nov 2018
#7
EXACTLY. Most of them said they WOULDN'T support her, not vote against her. If Dems end up on 235,
OnDoutside
Nov 2018
#20
Those sources are trying to create a bandwagon effect. They are probably among the 14
pnwmom
Nov 2018
#11
Put another way, Pelosi has got the backing of over 200 Democrats in the House.
OAITW r.2.0
Nov 2018
#21
If no other Dem throw their hat in the ring for the Speakership, what other choice will they have?
In It to Win It
Nov 2018
#26
She didn't bring us this far for us to leave her. Get a grip, newbies! This is just want the GOP
allgood33
Nov 2018
#45
Look SHE didn't win it back. It was 435 separate races. Nothing personal, but we need a change.
LBM20
Nov 2018
#47
I support her for speaker but it's bullshit that she "won the majority" back for Dems
Jersey Devil
Nov 2018
#59