Is it time for Nancy Pelosi to graciously set aside to pave the way

[Ninga]

for a fresh face?

I think so. The biggest problem with long serving elected officials is that they many times become tone deaf.

They are so enveloped in self importance that they don't recognize that people turn them off and stop listening.

The Democrats need to start, RIGHT NOW, that they "get it". Congressional leader would be a good place to start.

[LisaM]

1. I think there is a typo in your last line.

Please fix it.

[Ninga]

8. Thx for the heads up. Normally I review before I post. Haven't been too normal this

past 9 days..

[LisaM]

10. Me neither!

I just wanted to let you know because it's something someone might take wrong.

[Ninga]

12. My hair went on fire when I read my typo! Now I am a bald, and depressed! Nt

[WhiteTara]

2. And who might that be?

Who do you pick? Or is this just another get rid of them and no idea what to do? We certainly don't need a novice trying to weave through the landmines of government and procedure.

[Ninga]

9. Oh Congressman Tim Ryan would be outstanding. Nt

[Me.]

33. Oh Yes

Just another white male face added to the school photo. And what, is his claim to fame, how has he demonstrated leadership qualities. Funny with all these calls for Nancy to go another woman is never mentioned.

[mcar]

3. No

She was one of the most successful Speakers ever. She knows how to get the job done.

[Vinca]

4. I like Pelosi, but I think you have a point.

There comes a time when a new generation needs to take the helm. I guess it's up to members of Congress, though. We don't have much say in the matter.

[Ninga]

13. I like Pelosi as well, but I don't think she can contribute to reinvigorating

the party.

[DURHAM D]

5. No. Hell No.

But if she does step aside it is just another indicator that Democrats are letting the alt-right Republicans run our agenda.

[Renew Deal]

24. Nothing says party of the people like a 100 millionaire

[frazzled]

6. Why?

What has she done, and who could replace her? Minority leader is not about having the right tone. It's an internal position that requires administrative expertise and ability to move all the pieces within the House Democratic caucus.

You maybe can think of people whose "tone" you prefer, but they may entirely incapable of herding together several hundred disparate representatives, of strategizing on legislative actions and keeping the caucus together, and all the other things the minority speaker has to do.

This isn't a top-down ideological position; it's not even a public position (in terms of getting out messages). It's a structural position. And the people who get elected by the members of their caucus to lead are the ones who are good at strategy, cohesion building, bargaining with the party in power, etc. It has to be someone that all the members respect and trust.

She's been damned good at it.

[Ninga]

14. a new minority leader who is a fresh voice is very much needed...while everything

you point out about her is valid...it's not enough to appeal a broader spectrum of future voters.

[frazzled]

15. Voters don't vote for or because of a House minority leader

As I said: it's internal. So your argument doesn't really hold any weight.

Name one person who didn't vote or changed their vote because of Nancy Pelosi. I bet 75% of Americans never even heard of her.

It's up to the House members elected by the people to elect their own leader.

[Ninga]

22. it seems as though you don't see the need for a fresh face. We differ in opinion.

She is not the only person who can do the job you so aptly pointed out.

[Renew Deal]

7. Yes

It's time to move on.

[Kingofalldems]

11. Yes.

[Hekate]

16. No. She is one of our best assets.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

17. Like who?

You should have someone in mind before suggesting such.

[leftofcool]

18. No, but you go ahead and believe this and see what happens in the House

[Wounded Bear]

19. I assume you mean "step" aside...

and no, I don't think so. I'm not ready to decimate our power structure just to go all Trump-like looking for outsiders.

[Jersey Devil]

20. As much as I like Pelosi, we need a new image - Tim Ryan from Rust Belt Ohio

We must, imo, identify with working people and it would be a much better image to have a leader from the Rust Belt I think than Pelosi from California. She's done a great job and deserves our thanks, but it is time to move on.

[Hekate]

21. Have you seen this? You want to give up this kind of experience and ability to move levers?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141620610

Pelosi Wants Probe Of DNC Hack, Suggests Giuliani's Too Cozy With FBI
Source: TPM

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called for an investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election, in addition to whether Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s reported picks for secretary of state, had any prior knowledge of the FBI’s handling of its probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server.

“Something is not right in this picture,” Pelosi said in a wide-ranging Thursday press conference.

U.S. intelligence agencies believe that hackers tied to the Russian government carried out cyberattacks on the Democratic National Committee’s servers this summer. Radical transparency organization WikiLeaks published hundreds of these hacked communications, as well as emails hacked from Clinton campaign chair John Podesta, in a huge embarrassment to the Democratic Party.

“I think that the American people deserve an investigation into how a foreign government had an impact on our election,” Pelosi told reporters.

Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/pelosi-probe-dnc-hack-giuliani-ties-fbi-comey-letter

[mitty14u2]

23. No, eating your own is not the answer or the problem!

Stop looking for excuses and start looking at what trump did right and show the emphasis on voting.

[splat]

25. No. Let it be. n/t

[The Wielding Truth]

26. NO.

[rwheeler31]

27. Please do not push our successful women out

we are hurting and this would make it worse. She has always been a great mentor.

[spanone]

28. what is the 'it' they should 'get' ?

lie and be more hateful?

[uponit7771]

29. No, "trying" something new right now is not the time... they have better ideas let them present

... but I don't see anyone who has any better idea than "she's the old I'm the new" that's not an idea

[brooklynite]

30. She's served as House Democratic Leader for 10 years...

...simple question. Have her achievements (rather than her representation) warranted her reappointment?

[cynatnite]

32. Obamacare...

She also took the lead in making sure the votes were there.

If she was like me, she took great pleasure in watching Boner scream his head off like a maniac on the house floor.

She's the one that gets the votes together for needed legislation. She's done her job effectively.

[cynatnite]

31. Fuck no...

For one, she's been a damn fine minority leader and a great role model for women. For another, the optics of brushing aside one of our strongest women leaders is just outright offensive.

Thirdly, I want it to be a woman who dogs that fucker Trump ever damn step of the way. I want him to see a strong woman who won't put up with his shit.

Trump can't handle strong women and we need Pelosi front and center.

[Me.]

34. Well Said

And the women of the House have written asking her to stay