Conor Lamb, citing need for new leadership, will not support Nancy Pelosi as Democratic leader

[FakeNoose]

Link http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2018/01/08/nancy-pelosi-paul-ryan-conor-lamb-rick-saccone-18th-district-special-election/stories/201801080095

By Chris Potter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1/8/18

Conor Lamb, the Democrat running to replace Tim Murphy in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District, said that if elected, he would like to see House Democrats replace Nancy Pelosi as their leader.

“I think it’s clear that this Congress is not working for people,” said Mr. Lamb on Monday morning, as some initial polling data was circulating and national interest in the race continues to swirl. “I think we need new leadership on both sides.”

His support for new party leadership “is not personal,” added the former federal prosecutor. But he said that after speaking with people in the district, “It’s more about the fact that I expect leaders to get results, and the result of our Congressional leadership has been to have people in the district dissatisfied with their performance.”

While such questions may seem premature — the special election won’t be held until March 13 — the race is widely seen as a potential bellwether for how the 2018 elections will affect control of Congress. And Ms. Pelosi, a favorite target of Republican attacks, was all but certain to be frequently mentioned in campaign rhetoric.

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Pennsylvanians will recall that the 18th Congressional District is running a special election in March 2018 to elect a new Representative for Tim Murphy's seat. Murphy resigned in November due to personal issues (an extra-marital affair) and staffers' claims of sexual misconduct. The 18th CD is one of the gerrymandered PA districts that favors GOP candidates, southwest and southeast of Pittsburgh. This could be a good opportunity for Democrats.

[onecaliberal]

1. They keep saying every special election is a bellwether because republicans have lost them all

[Me.]

2. So This New Congressman Won't Support Nancy?

Oh wait....he hasn't won anything and right now, aside from using a Con dog whistle and beating up on a 'fellow' Dem, he has no say in anything.

[FakeNoose]

3. He has to win at least some conservatives over

I think this should be taken with a grain of salt. Remember when Doug Jones won in Alabama? He had to say things that would mollify the right-wingers, but now that he's elected he can vote however he wants.

[Me.]

4. Not Sure What His Reasoning Is

But what I do know is that Jones was very upfront about where he stood, pro-choice etc. I am just getting tired of Dems throwing other Dems under the bus because…. what always comes to mind is the notion that if the voters want a Con they vote for the real one and not the Con light candidate.

[msongs]

5. sounds liek he is appeasing right wingers already and not even in office yet nt

[FakeNoose]

6. This District is "owned" by the GOP

He has to do something drastic or he probably can't win. Let's give this guy a fighting chance, OK?