Dem women stand behind Pelosi

[FarCenter]

Female lawmakers are lining up to form the backbone of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) campaign to hold on to her leadership position atop the House Democratic Caucus.

Sixty-five women will vote in Wednesday’s House Democratic leadership elections, and 50 of them have signed on to a letter declaring support for Pelosi's bid to lead her caucus for an eighth term.

To be sure, Pelosi’s expected support comes from a diverse coalition she has held together since becoming the party’s leader in 2003.
Yet women are likely to make up more than half of the minimum 100 votes she needs to win the leadership race against Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio).

Among many female Democrats, there’s a sense of loyalty toward one of their own.

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/307454-dem-women-stand-behind-pelosi

[pnwmom]

1. Good for them. n/t

[Vinca]

2. I like her, but it's time for a change.

Part of the problem in Washington is that once a person is installed in a powerful position - man or woman - they remain there until they're loaded into a hearse. A new perspective from a new generation would not be a bad thing.

[jehop61]

4. I totally agree

Love her and appreciate her contributions. But entire leadership are in their mid 70s. Let the torch pass to the next generation. We need fresh ideas

[Grey Lemercier]

3. Good, I look forward to another term for Madam Speaker Pelosi