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brooklynite

(94,519 posts)
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 08:23 AM Nov 2018

Problem Solvers Dems urge Pelosi to publicly back three rules changes

Source: The Hill

Nine Democratic members of the Problem Solvers Caucus are urging prospective Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to back three rules changes as she aims to drum up enough support to lead the House.

...snip...

The first proposal would require that any legislation that achieves 290 cosponsors -- three-fifths of the House -- be debated and get a timely floor vote.

The second would mandate that any amendment with at least 20 cosponsors from both parties would get a debate and a vote.

The final proposal says every member in every new Congress can introduce one bill on the committee on which he or she serves that would be guaranteed debate and a committee vote as long as the measure is bipartisan and germane to that panel’s jurisdiction.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/418179-problem-solvers-dems-urge-pelosi-to-back-three-rules-changes

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Problem Solvers Dems urge Pelosi to publicly back three rules changes (Original Post) brooklynite Nov 2018 OP
They're weakening their own party duforsure Nov 2018 #1
Problem solvers??? mountain grammy Nov 2018 #2
My reaction EXACTLY. MBS Nov 2018 #25
Why would dems want to share power with the house Fullduplexxx Nov 2018 #3
oh, yeah, entirely reasonable given how bipartisan mcturtle is over in the senate.... unblock Nov 2018 #4
Problem creators more like it. onit2day Nov 2018 #63
You mean the Republicans didn't like Ryan's rules ? rickford66 Nov 2018 #5
As usual, right-wingers are confusing terms DFW Nov 2018 #6
I would never agree to those terms at all and neither should Pelosi beachbum bob Nov 2018 #7
So why didn't the Repukes put these rules into effect? Farmer-Rick Nov 2018 #8
I don't see a problem with the first two Renew Deal Nov 2018 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #33
It is a bad idea and gives the GOP access to power which they have denied us for 10 years...you Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #82
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, watoos Nov 2018 #10
they pretty much want Pelosi to give up the powers of the speaker JI7 Nov 2018 #11
Pretty much Mystery sage Nov 2018 #15
Question Mystery sage Nov 2018 #12
If she must accept which she shouldn't Mystery sage Nov 2018 #13
why did nt they do this under Paul Ryans speakership. Why wait until now... Mr. Sparkle Nov 2018 #14
Thats what it seems like to me. lancelyons Nov 2018 #28
+1 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #42
THIS!!! orangecrush Nov 2018 #70
This makes no gottdamn sense! The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #16
Whoa Nellie watoos Nov 2018 #19
They should be kicked out of the party and new elections and they can run as repubs. notdarkyet Nov 2018 #62
Loopholes big enough to drive an 18 wheeler through...n/t ewagner Nov 2018 #17
More crap from The Hill ? pwb Nov 2018 #18
lol n/t orleans Nov 2018 #83
I can accept the first proposed rule change Tom Rinaldo Nov 2018 #20
why do they need a bone? n/t orleans Nov 2018 #84
OK, IF they need a bone... Tom Rinaldo Nov 2018 #85
You are really hawking this group WhiteTara Nov 2018 #21
I noticed that also.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm still_one Nov 2018 #32
That's What I'm Wondering Too Me. Nov 2018 #35
And I have yet to get an answer from this question or WhiteTara Nov 2018 #43
Same Here Re:The One I Asked Yesterday Me. Nov 2018 #45
Has our dear friend Brooklynite WhiteTara Nov 2018 #46
PSC are idiots and the proposals are terrible. NOT PROGRESSIVE AT ALL. winstars Nov 2018 #68
always... shanny Nov 2018 #39
+1. It's gotten blatant and hopefully won't last much longer. (n/t) FreepFryer Nov 2018 #52
Moulton Seeks Negotiations with Pelosi Gothmog Nov 2018 #67
Pelosi's momentum builds: 'Voting against Pelosi on the floor is a vote for the Republican' Gothmog Nov 2018 #81
No. They are weakening the House Dems for the Republican party. Autumn Nov 2018 #22
And what do the Democrats get? world wide wally Nov 2018 #23
We have reason to complain about this proposal; watoos Nov 2018 #24
I Don't See That This Group Has Elucidated. . . ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #26
Not subtle at all. Blatant, as a matter of fact. WhiteTara Nov 2018 #44
translated DonCoquixote Nov 2018 #27
It should be noted that so-called caucus is made up of both republicans and blue dog Democreats, and still_one Nov 2018 #31
I think the word you are looking for is "mandate." watoos Nov 2018 #37
excellent. still_one Nov 2018 #38
Exactly. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #64
................................................................................. still_one Nov 2018 #74
We have accomplished so much in the past few months. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #76
+++ brer cat Nov 2018 #71
well said still_one Nov 2018 #75
Between The Hill and Politico, this is typical what they like to push. I will make a prediction, if still_one Nov 2018 #29
right demgrrrll Nov 2018 #30
Whom do these rules benefit the most? Historic NY Nov 2018 #34
Fuck all of them and their bullshit that helps Republicans. TeamPooka Nov 2018 #36
ICAM! lilactime Nov 2018 #41
Didn't you post about this on Saturday? Here: George II Nov 2018 #40
most of these 9 are relatively new... Javaman Nov 2018 #47
I'm smelling a Sleeper Cell. Yavin4 Nov 2018 #48
Bazinga! George II Nov 2018 #49
Failing that, create enough dissension within the ranks so as to thwart any progressive agenda Yavin4 Nov 2018 #54
If those rules were guaranteed to be permanent, I could see giving them some thought. But... George II Nov 2018 #56
So, propose a rule now that we finally have a majority that would allow the Repugnants to cripple cstanleytech Nov 2018 #50
lol fail ! stonecutter357 Nov 2018 #51
For over 4 plus years my health care has been under attack, my social security , medicare turbinetree Nov 2018 #53
Problem Creators. stopbush Nov 2018 #55
290 is two-thirds, not three-fifths...... lastlib Nov 2018 #57
Yep; The Hill Doesn't Do English, Journalism OR Arithmetic hatrack Nov 2018 #59
The Hill keeps printing Republican toilet paper I see...wonder if the Kochs have an interest? pecosbob Nov 2018 #58
These rules changes aren't especially onerous DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #60
Lieberman's Lemmings try to subvert Democratic leadership, committees and likely policy changes. suffragette Nov 2018 #61
House Problem Solvers Caucus has solved few problems, bipartisan critics allege Gothmog Nov 2018 #65
I'm not either. brer cat Nov 2018 #72
I liked that quote also Gothmog Nov 2018 #73
From the Hoarse Whisperer Gothmog Nov 2018 #66
Fuck the GOP orangecrush Nov 2018 #69
Stupidest possible rule change ever Tiggeroshii Nov 2018 #77
She will figure out a face-saving compromise for them spooky3 Nov 2018 #78
From Wonkette Gothmog Nov 2018 #79
The Pathetic Pelosi Putsch Gothmog Nov 2018 #80

unblock

(52,207 posts)
4. oh, yeah, entirely reasonable given how bipartisan mcturtle is over in the senate....
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 08:36 AM
Nov 2018


this sort of thing is made to sound reasonable, and it *would* be reasonable if the senate and the white house were equally sincere about just solving problems and finding common ground.

however, arguing that the one institution that democrats hold should have such rules while the institutions republicans hold should be left free to be every bit as partisan as they have been for years is just nuts.

DFW

(54,369 posts)
6. As usual, right-wingers are confusing terms
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 08:47 AM
Nov 2018

Their "Job-Creators" weren't. Their Problem-Creators are. Get it straight, will ya?

Farmer-Rick

(10,163 posts)
8. So why didn't the Repukes put these rules into effect?
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 08:59 AM
Nov 2018

These Dems are funded by the Koch brothers. If the Koch idiots think these rules are so great why didn't they push them when Repukes were in charge?

It's just another scam being implemented by the kings of capitalism. Why do they need Koch funding? Lieberman started this group. Here are the nine: Josh Gottheimer (NJ), Jim Costa (Calf), Tom O'Halleran (Ariz), Kurt Schrader (Org), Tom Suozzi (NY) Daniel Lipinski (Illinois) Stephanie Murphy (Fla) Vincente Gonzalez (Texas) Darren Soto (Fla) who signed.

Not a smart move to give away so much power so quickly to the party you just kicked out.

Renew Deal

(81,856 posts)
9. I don't see a problem with the first two
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:08 AM
Nov 2018

Not sure how the third works logistically, but it’s not earth shattering.

Response to Renew Deal (Reply #9)

Demsrule86

(68,556 posts)
82. It is a bad idea and gives the GOP access to power which they have denied us for 10 years...you
Tue Nov 27, 2018, 11:27 PM
Nov 2018

don't get to change the rules because you lost...these problem solvers are problem makers...this would be a way to hurt entitlements for example.

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
10. Someone correct me if I'm wrong,
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:08 AM
Nov 2018

So if Republicans stick together, which they do, they can get a floor vote on a Bill if they can peel off 90 Democrats.
#2. is insane
#3. is insane.

Mystery sage

(576 posts)
12. Question
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:20 AM
Nov 2018

It just 9 people Pelosi should just give these right-wingers in disguised the hand signal we always give to these type of people who want to tear us apart.

Edit: whoops that not a question

Mystery sage

(576 posts)
13. If she must accept which she shouldn't
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:31 AM
Nov 2018

Only accept if mcturtle restores Senate rules and he must be the first to do so.

Mr. Sparkle

(2,932 posts)
14. why did nt they do this under Paul Ryans speakership. Why wait until now...
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:33 AM
Nov 2018

Problem solvers my ass, it just gives power to the republicans when they really have none, and will remove it when they win back the house leadership.

 

lancelyons

(988 posts)
28. Thats what it seems like to me.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:15 AM
Nov 2018

Ask these 9 dems if they asked for those rule changes when the GOP had power?

Im guessing NO.

The Liberal Lion

(1,414 posts)
16. This makes no gottdamn sense!
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:35 AM
Nov 2018

This is what sometimes pisses me right the fuck off with this party. In victory some democrats still figure out how to bend the knee to those who they have vanquished.

We need to crush these nine cowards!

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
19. Whoa Nellie
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:44 AM
Nov 2018

Those 9 Democrats are better than those 200 Repugs. We don't need to crush anyone, just crush these proposals.

pwb

(11,261 posts)
18. More crap from The Hill ?
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:37 AM
Nov 2018

I say no to all their proposals. Welcome to your new office in the washroom.

Tom Rinaldo

(22,912 posts)
85. OK, IF they need a bone...
Wed Nov 28, 2018, 10:26 AM
Nov 2018

I'm not a whip so I don't know how many, if any, votes Nancy needs to peel away from that group. Sometimes you have to throw a bone, sometimes you don't. Nancy has strategically done so when she has to, and she never unnecessarily gives away anything, and never anything vital.

WhiteTara

(29,704 posts)
21. You are really hawking this group
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:56 AM
Nov 2018

what is your investment? Emotional? financial? trade last? I mean really.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
35. That's What I'm Wondering Too
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:38 AM
Nov 2018

Pushing Problem Solvers yesterday and now today speaks of an agenda. This situation reminds me of what is going on in Wisconsin where a Dem will be gov. so the Cons are trying to take the powers of his office away.

WhiteTara

(29,704 posts)
43. And I have yet to get an answer from this question or
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 12:22 PM
Nov 2018

the one I asked yesterday. He just drops this little bomb and runs.

winstars

(4,220 posts)
68. PSC are idiots and the proposals are terrible. NOT PROGRESSIVE AT ALL.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 06:08 PM
Nov 2018

But I don't think that Brooklynite is trying to hypnotize DU'ers with posts about these 9 PSC jerks. I see it as just trying to keep us informed about whats going on.

Its just info, not opinion. To me.


And I don't always get answers to questions I pose to OP's in threads that have dozens of relies...

Gothmog

(145,168 posts)
67. Moulton Seeks Negotiations with Pelosi
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 06:01 PM
Nov 2018

It seems that Nancy Pelosi is ignoring Moulton and this group https://politicalwire.com/2018/11/26/moulton-seeks-negotiations-with-pelosi/

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) signaled that he is seeking to hold negotiations with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) “about changes to her leadership team, a development that makes her ascendancy to the speakership likelier as her opponents continue to struggle to recruit a challenger,” the Washington Post reports.

“Pelosi, however, has given no indication that she is open to talks with Moulton about a deal for the support of moderate critics, or that she would ever waver in her support for her longtime deputies, Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and James Clyburn (D-SC), who are in line to hold the No. 2 and No. 3 posts in the House next year.”

Gothmog

(145,168 posts)
81. Pelosi's momentum builds: 'Voting against Pelosi on the floor is a vote for the Republican'
Tue Nov 27, 2018, 07:56 PM
Nov 2018

This makes me smile https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/11/27/1815602/-Pelosi-s-momentum-builds-Voting-against-Pelosi-on-the-floor-is-a-vote-for-the-Republican

It’s a bad day for the #FiveWhiteGuys, as Nancy Pelosi’s bid to reclaim the speaker’s gavel is getting stronger by the hour. A series of representatives and representatives-elect have come forward to announce their support for Pelosi over Underpants Gnome strategery intended to push the party to the right.

Connecticut’s Jahana Hayes, who had said she wouldn’t support Pelosi, cut right to the chase:


Illinois’s Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said in a statement that “It is time for Democrats to come together and support a unified agenda of progressive values. I urge my freshman colleagues who are undecided to join me in supporting Leader Pelosi.”

According to New Hampshire’s Chris Pappas, “after careful consideration and discussion with many constituents and future colleagues in Congress … I believe [Pelosi] is best equipped to lead the House at this point in our history.”

Autumn

(45,066 posts)
22. No. They are weakening the House Dems for the Republican party.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 10:00 AM
Nov 2018

Nothing they want done should be done.

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
24. We have reason to complain about this proposal;
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 10:49 AM
Nov 2018

look what Republicans are proposing to do in the Senate, cut back one member on the judiciary committee.
3 guesses who the junior Democrat is on that committee. Someone who really grilled judge Kavanaugh. Someone who makes the all white male Republican members look bad. That's right folks, Republicans know how to weed out Democrats who make them look bad, the junior Democrat is Kamala Harris. Yeah sure let's work with Republicans they may change their stripes, then again.

ProfessorGAC

(65,010 posts)
26. I Don't See That This Group Has Elucidated. . .
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 10:53 AM
Nov 2018

. . .in clear, concise and unambiguous terms, what problem this really solves.

Gridlock is pretty nebulous. It solves gridlock? Exactly how does it do that?

What specific things would need to be accomplished that this would improve?

Sounds like a powerplay and end run around established leadership. And not all the subtle.

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
27. translated
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 10:56 AM
Nov 2018

We Blue Dogs who like getting a ;paycheck for doing nothing but being the jobbers to the GOP want to make sure that nothing actually CHANGES.

still_one

(92,187 posts)
31. It should be noted that so-called caucus is made up of both republicans and blue dog Democreats, and
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:18 AM
Nov 2018

Last edited Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:56 AM - Edit history (1)

republicans.

it is interesting that this is being done AFTER the republicans massively lost the HOUSE in 2018

It is time for Democrats to implement THEIR AGENDA, the Democratic Platform. WE EARNED IT, and the voters expect it.

sheshe2

(83,751 posts)
64. Exactly.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 05:28 PM
Nov 2018
It is time for Democrats to implement THEIR AGENDA, the Democratic Platform. WE EARNED IT, and the voters expect it.


sheshe2

(83,751 posts)
76. We have accomplished so much in the past few months.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 08:36 PM
Nov 2018

I am not going to let/ we are not going to let anyone stand in our way. VOTE!

brer cat

(24,562 posts)
71. +++
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 06:57 PM
Nov 2018

We have to tolerate blue dogs from some states if we are to have a Democratic majority, but by damn they don't get to run things or make demands of the Speaker. They aren't the ones who won a majority.

still_one

(92,187 posts)
29. Between The Hill and Politico, this is typical what they like to push. I will make a prediction, if
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:15 AM
Nov 2018

these "Problem Solvers" get their way, very little legislation will get out of the House, and our prospects for 2020 will be greatly diminished.

The Senate has been removing the filibuster, and the House from this so-called group want to implement a filibuster type mechanism

Where was this "Problem Solver Caucus" when the Democrats didn't have control of the House?

It isn't a coincidence

After what President Obama had to put up with, and the republicans rubber stamping every draconian proposal from trump for the last two years, I have one statement for them:

"FU*K EM"

The Democrats had a massive win in the House. They have EARNED this. It is time for Democrats to implement the DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM in their legislation. The republicans had their chance.








Historic NY

(37,449 posts)
34. Whom do these rules benefit the most?
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:26 AM
Nov 2018

Will these rules coopt the majority. Funny the Republicans never had these rules for the minority.

Javaman

(62,521 posts)
47. most of these 9 are relatively new...
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 12:39 PM
Nov 2018

and are trying to pull a fast one.

trying their best to denude the Dem house leadership

just another form of that other group of halfwits that want a new speaker of the house.

Yavin4

(35,438 posts)
48. I'm smelling a Sleeper Cell.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 12:41 PM
Nov 2018

Are these people really Republicans posing as Democrats just to sabotage any progressive agenda?

George II

(67,782 posts)
49. Bazinga!
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 12:53 PM
Nov 2018

You might have something there. I think the "problem" they're trying to solve is to keep Pelosi from being Speaker and, failing that keep her from being an effective Speaker.

Yavin4

(35,438 posts)
54. Failing that, create enough dissension within the ranks so as to thwart any progressive agenda
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 01:18 PM
Nov 2018

Mandating bi-partisanship is a dead giveaway. There's no way that Republicans will say "yes" to ANYTHING, and everyone knows that. Giving Republicans the ability to block legislation pretty much annuls the 2018 elections.

George II

(67,782 posts)
56. If those rules were guaranteed to be permanent, I could see giving them some thought. But...
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 01:24 PM
Nov 2018

...as soon as / if they ever get in control again they'll get rid of them in a NY minute. It's the best of both worlds - "control the Democrats when they're in power, control everyone when we're in power".

cstanleytech

(26,290 posts)
50. So, propose a rule now that we finally have a majority that would allow the Repugnants to cripple
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 12:59 PM
Nov 2018

any legislation we support which they would then jettison the moment they regained it?

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
53. For over 4 plus years my health care has been under attack, my social security , medicare
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 01:13 PM
Nov 2018

and medicaid has been under attack. My air, water and food has been under attack.

The government agencies to protect this country have been under funded and have been attacked ...................our science, infrastructure, education, and a host of other programs have been cut, the post office stills has to fund there employee pension plan for another 20 years................. "Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis (good read) shows just how fucked we are getting

Then this country has a pin head running around, inciting race riots, while rubber bullets and tear gas, along the Mexican a border are being used, like those being used at the Gaza Strip, but nope they are being done in Mexico and United States............becasue basically of that racist POS sitting a golf course bilking the American Taxpayers ............

And then having the traitor going on some show and tell, with is funking tiny hands on hips, telling a state that they have to use fucking rakes to prevent forest fires, while this asshole is gutting the EPA and the USDA, that are directly tied to each other, to you know feed the country, which is also has the NOAA under its proverbial umbrella ..........................

And now he want's to shut down my government, because he is a complete and total traitor.
But he wants to increase the military spending, like 716 billion isn't enough.

A manufactured debt of over 1.6 trillion on a tax cut for rich assholes........................and then to top it all off when a new majority takes control of the House (Jan 4, 2019), with over 236+ members, its time to play patty cake, with some other body, that never played patty cake with the minority ever, some group called problem solvers wants to play patty cake.......................................what the fuck am I missing here.....................





November 3, 2020 cannot get here fast enough......................

DeminPennswoods

(15,286 posts)
60. These rules changes aren't especially onerous
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 04:02 PM
Nov 2018

I'm guessing they are a result of the "Hastert Rule" the GOP has followed since it gained control meaning no bill gets a vote unless it has majority support of the R caucus. That allowed for a minority of the entire House to block legislation just by refusing to support it in the GOP caucus.

suffragette

(12,232 posts)
61. Lieberman's Lemmings try to subvert Democratic leadership, committees and likely policy changes.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 04:11 PM
Nov 2018

And are doing so in collaboration with Republicans who never took a similar stance about their own leadership.

Gothmog

(145,168 posts)
65. House Problem Solvers Caucus has solved few problems, bipartisan critics allege
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 05:42 PM
Nov 2018

I am not impressed with this group https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/11/05/house-problem-solvers-caucus-has-solved-few-problems-bipartisan-critics-allege/?utm_term=.ed0298951137

“It seems to be used right now mostly for political and campaign purposes,” said Andrew Grant, a Republican challenging Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) in California’s 7th Congressional District. Bera is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus who was ranked among the bottom third for bipartisanship in the House by the Lugar Center, a nonpartisan think tank....

In addition to supporting partisan agendas, the Problem Solvers’ campaign talk about their efforts dramatically outweighs their accomplishments, the group’s critics say.....

But many members of Congress and their aides expressed skepticism, sometimes bordering on ridicule, that the organization amounted to much more than a useful talking point. Several argued the legislation cited by Reed and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), the group’s Democratic co-chair, would have passed easily — with or without the Problem Solvers' support.

“They are just roadkill in the legislative process,” Jim Manley, who was an aide to former Senate majority leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.), said of the Problem Solvers.

“Their track record is nonexistent,” said Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a liberal member of Congress. “It’s more of a political cover operation than real legislative operation — there’s no policy product.”

I am really not impressed with this group

Gothmog

(145,168 posts)
80. The Pathetic Pelosi Putsch
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 09:55 PM
Nov 2018

This story makes me smile. Moulton comes off looking like a putsch https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/11/26/speaker-nancy-pelosi-revolt-seth-moulton-222686

Two days after the election, Moulton declared that his crew was committed to voting against Pelosi on the House floor, where only a handful of renegade Democrats would be needed to deny her a winning majority. The following week, he said he was “100 percent confident” he had the votes, and Pelosi’s time was up.

And yet she’s still here.

Pelosi strides into Wednesday’s House Democratic Caucus elections with her head held high, and her high heels on Moulton’s neck. She remains without a Democratic challenger. She has unleashed a wave of support from the Democratic faithful, from Barack Obama on down. She turned two of Moulton’s allies who had, just days before, stated their opposition to her. A third opponent suggested he’ll vote for Pelosi on the floor if no other Democratic option emerges. And she has kept several other Serve America PAC alumni from jumping aboard Moulton’s rickety bandwagon. While Pelosi isn’t completely in the clear for the final vote on January 3 on the House floor—with Moulton clinging to 14 fellow holdouts and eight other Democrats in the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus playing hard to get—she unquestionably holds the whip hand.

Dumping a historic figure like Pelosi, the first female speaker, after she weathered a Republican blitzkrieg to help her party win back the House, was always going to be a tall order. (And don’t say I didn’t warn them!) But Moulton’s operation has been, to borrow some military jargon, FUBAR. He’s poised to not only lose his battle with the party establishment, but to lose in such humiliating fashion that it could ruin his reputation and douse whatever presidential fires may be burning in his belly.
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