Democratic Rep. Fudge says she's 'overwhelmed' by support as she weighs speaker bid

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

Rep. Marcia L. Fudge said on Thursday that she has been “overwhelmed” by the support from many of her colleagues for her possible entry into the race for House speaker, becoming the first Democrat to publicly acknowledge a challenge to longtime party leader Nancy Pelosi.

“Over the last 12 hours, I’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of support I’ve received,” Fudge said in an interview with The Washington Post, adding that there are “probably closer to 30” Democrats who have privately signaled that they are willing to oppose Pelosi.

“Things could change rapidly,” Fudge said with a smile as she sat in her office, with her phone buzzing nearby.

Fudge, 66, a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, said she is building a diverse coalition as she mulls a speaker run, talking with allies on the CBC, moderate Democrats, and newly elected members.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/democratic-rep-fudge-says-shes-overwhelmed-by-support-as-she-weighs-speaker-bid/2018/11/15/01ae4dea-e8ea-11e8-bbdb-72fdbf9d4fed_story.html

[Turbineguy]

1. Even the GOP supports

getting rid of Pelosi.

And they are always right.

[hlthe2b]

5. yes.... we should of course listen to the RW on this

[joshdawg]

9. ...

[FarPoint]

2. I don't support her...

For Speaker of the House . I am from Ohio.

Pelosi must be Speaker to fight Trump

[dlk]

3. Marcia Fudge is a Nice Person, However, She Doesn't Possess Nancy Pelosi's Successful Track Record

Why not stick with a proven winner in these treacherous times?

[NurseJackie]

33. I sometimes wonder if those opposed to Pelosi may be thinking she's DWS?

The irrational "hatred" of Nancy Pelosi suggests to me that it's something motivated by a desire to exact revenge or to settle-old-scores for some perceived slight.

[zipplewrath]

4. Easily overwhelmed

I'm sure it's nice to be mentioned by 30 or so folks, but I"m not sure I'd call it "overwhelming".

[SunSeeker]

24. Exactly. nt

[AJT]

6. Sorry, but her name disqualifies her.....

Speaker Fudge.

[karin_sj]

10. Can you imagine the nicknames?

This would be a dream come true from Trump & his supporters!

[SunSeeker]

25. Yep. nt

[Beakybird]

7. I just contacted Rep. Bill Foster - IL

One of the Five White Guys to voice my displeasure.

Pelosi has proven herself as far as having the energy, organizational skills, and knowledge of the intricate rules in congress.

This is crazy.

[karin_sj]

8. NO! NO! NO!

No on-the-job training for the most important Democratic position in Congress—especially right now! We need someone experienced, savvy, effective and one who has been dealing with these Republican snakes for over a decade. She knows their tricks and their moves better than any other Democratic congress person.

She said she plans to retire in the not-so-distant future, so let her use her expertise to help clean up this mess, THEN someone new can step in as Hoyer's replacement and learn how to do the job from the master.

What the f*** is wrong with these stupid, stupid Democrats!!??

[demosincebirth]

28. We shoot ourselves in the foot quite often

[50 Shades Of Blue]

11. Team Nancy.

[redwitch]

12. I want Speaker Pelosi.

We need her experience.

[Perseus]

13. We have reached peak stupidity within the Democratic party

Just when things start looking well for the Democratic party, there comes a bunch of, what I call, republican stooges to unbalance what should be a great celebration.

I have to think that republicans are leading this effort, that, or we have very stupid people in the Democratic party. Where is the benefit of dividing when all democrats should be united and show strength?

[SFnomad]

16. Republicans or Russians. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference n/t

[Cosmocat]

18. Its fine

People need their space ...

She will easily win the D spot in the caucus vote, a handful or two will vote present on the floor and she will be speaker.

Fudge will get some kind of chair or position ...

Some of the assholes who are hating on her will get the broom closet in the basement for an office ...

Same as it always was ...

[FreepFryer]

21. Trying to foment divisiveness across our diverse caucus is age-old GOP agitprop.

There are always ill-intentioned or self-interested Democrats to carry that putrid water.

Thankfully, it stains them with its reek.

[wiley]

27. If we allow ourselves to get wanked by the click bait crap on Politico

or any other media outlet that is dying for some ridiculous crap like this. Are these the same people that overwhelmed Sherrod Brown with pleas to run for President?

[Perseus]

14. I just tweeted Ms Fudge

She can stop this madness, THIS IS NOT what democrat voters want, this is what five-white-guys doing republicans work want.

Everyone should tweet her, if she backs out maybe this stupidity will stop.

[NoMoreRepugs]

15. Things like this make it hard to be a Democrat sometimes.

Elect someone who needs OJT? Could NEVER happen w the GOP.... oh wait, I forgot about tRumpy.

[Pantagruel]

17. They wouldn't be democrats

if they didn't squabble among themselves. Relax, this will pass.

[Perseus]

23. Relax? I don't think so, things like this is why Democrats loose elections

The one thing republicans do very very well is that they stick together, yes we call them Lemmings because they all say the same things (verbatim), they all act the same, but to their voters they carry the same message and show incredible unity. Their message is so consistent, that even if its not true (which is the case many times), it becomes a meme, and their base buys into it.

Instead of the stupidity that is going on, that HAS to be orchestrated by some republican, they should unite in letting the whole World know how effective and good Nancy Pelosi is, not the talking points Seth Moulton used in a CNN interview, his answers make any republican very proud..."Because what the American people want"...this is how republicans back up their useless talking points and Moulton used the same line repeatedly to try to support his point without any real data. Which "American people" want Nancy Pelosi out? Republicans, that is it...Republicans are afraid of women, mostly powerful women like Nancy Pelosi.

Is it a coincidence that this movement is being led by "5-white-guys"??? Yes, they are supporting a black woman for their cause, and that is a well planned masquerade, but the republican stink is all over it.

[Cosmocat]

19. Everyone needs to stop spazzing

this isn't bad ... Everyone needs their space.

Pelosi is going to win the caucus vote by a wide margin, a handful or two will vote present on the floor and she will be speaker. Fudge or whoever shows well will get a position or chair or something, some people who stick with her will get rewarded, some who need to oppose her because of promises they made back home will be fine, some who are just being haters will end up having their office in the broom closet in the basement.

People spazzing over this are the ones doing the Rs and Russians bidding here, this is the Rs and medias way of ginning up the dems are in trouble bullshit.

This is completely normally shuffling and positioning after a big mid term.

[FreepFryer]

20. 'What's your beef?'

'What's your beef?': Democrat Seth Moulton who seeks to oust Nancy Pelosi gets cornered

[Me.]

31. THere Were People On MSNBC This Morn

including Clyburn saying there are whispers of sexism and racism being spread about.

[cstanleytech]

22. Simply solution to avoid any infighting and that is implement ranked voting for the position.

That way the everyone that wants to try for it has a fair chance.

[SunSeeker]

26. Pelosi already has the votes. This is just sowing division. nt

[Freethinker65]

30. Perhaps this is all a bit of orchestrated drama by the Democrats?

Democratic leaders, policy positions, and agendas are continuing to get attention after the "blue wave".

[Doreen]

32. I have a strong feeling that Pelosi

is not one who can be intimidated into swaying a decision. I suspect she plays hard ball. She more than likely knows all of the underhand tricks the repukes play. I think Pelosi can play under fire. Can Fudge handle and do all of that?

[Rene]

34. Rep Fudge sit down..listen...learn

You know nothing. Watch and learn from expert...Nancy Pelosi before you get out ahead of your skis with that ego. You're currently not making any friends out here.

[brooklynite]

35. "You Know Nothing".....

You really want to go that far?