Pelosi Doesn't Use Threats to Break Her Opposition

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https://politicalwire.com/2018/11/22/pelosi-doesnt-use-threats-to-break-her-opposition/

November 22, 2018 at 9:40 am EST By Taegan Goddard 95 Comments

"SNIP.....

Washington Post: “Pelosi’s relentless honey-over-vinegar approach to dealing with political headaches — which she learned at the foot of her father, former Baltimore mayor Thomas D’Alesandro — has been critical to sustaining her grip on power since Democrats won the House majority this month.”

“She has personally courted disgruntled members in meetings and by phone while deploying her sprawling network to bolster her bid among both liberals and moderates, all but overwhelming her critics with her ability to outmaneuver them.”

“According to several aides involved in their discussions, Pelosi’s tenacity has rattled and weakened the ragtag group of rebel Democrats, mostly men, who have struggled to recruit a challenger.”

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[Me.]

1. +1 Especially For This Line You Quoted

“According to several aides involved in their discussions, Pelosi’s tenacity has rattled and weakened the ragtag group of rebel Democrats, mostly men, who have struggled to recruit a challenger.”

[Iggo]

2. I'm still not sure why they needed a challenger.

Other than they the wanted the gavel instead of someone else having it, I guess.

"Time for a change..."
"New ideas..."
"Nothing against Pelosi..."

All weasel-wordy stock-phrasey bullshit.

[Me.]

5. Moulton, Rice & Ryan Have A Grudge

say they don't like the way she operates. I say ego, envy and ticked she beat Ryan when he ran against her. Further, they have a thing going with Krystal Ball and her fake organization People's House Project which focuses primarily on people's money, like some I could mention, and... her money.

[iluvtennis]

11. Exactly.

[NurseJackie]

7. Exactly! Boilerplate and stock-phrase bullshit!

[brush]

3. The #FiveWhiteGuys didn't know who they were messing with.

Nancy doesn't play.

[Wellstone ruled]

4. In politics

facts rule,and bluster does not work. This might be her last go around and she will take down Trump as well as several Rethug Congress People. These five white Guy's better check their Ego's at the door.

[George II]

6. I don't know how many times in the last few weeks that I've used that expression:

"You get a lot more flies with honey than with vinegar."

[Jeffersons Ghost]

9. K&R! that's for sure!

[DFW]

8. In her bid to reclaim the Speaker's gavel

Pelosi has reminded everyone exactly why she deserves it.

[ananda]

10. Honey over vinegar -- I like it!

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[iluvtennis]

12. Like it also. Heard someone on Ari's show says she's "Nancy D'Alesandro from Baltimore", not

California brea. The guest said it in admiration of where/how she learned he influencing/negotiation skills.

I stand with Nancy!