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Don't Republicans in the House have their own leadership battle? NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #1
We need Nancy for 2 years DownriverDem Nov 2018 #66
I didn't say anything about Nancy Pelosi NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #77
hmmm. Not sure I see it....the "take it to trump". Think she has Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #81
Are you saying that Nancy is the democratic Chickensoup Nov 2018 #152
Yes they do, and McCarthy, a more reasonable one (is that possible??) is the likely winner. George II Nov 2018 #96
McCarthy is the somewhat sane extreme conservative NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #100
McCarthy was just elected Minority Leader a few minutes ago. George II Nov 2018 #117
Imagine Maxine Waters as Speaker! She is willing and able to do Trump a lot of harm. AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #115
Because "Post removed" needs somewhere to post? n/t rzemanfl Nov 2018 #2
Ha!! :-D NurseJackie Nov 2018 #5
Bazinga! George II Nov 2018 #17
lol JHan Nov 2018 #29
I am stealing thqt for future use! JDC Nov 2018 #37
Okay.. now that's funny shit right there. Amimnoch Nov 2018 #55
whoop whoop elmac Nov 2018 #57
what? what? George II Nov 2018 #151
Well played.... ehrnst Nov 2018 #83
Yes indeedy! Cha Nov 2018 #126
That guy is indefatigable! Codeine Nov 2018 #146
Deserve's got nothing to do with it Loki Liesmith Nov 2018 #3
+100. Our tea partiers want power Hortensis Nov 2018 #43
Your questions and observations are valid. You're not the only one who would like an answer. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #4
I think a lot of it is the same reason my stepdaughter is always yelling at her dad. haele Nov 2018 #12
yup JHan Nov 2018 #30
Yep! A whole lot of pontificating goin' on. Seems to usually justhanginon Nov 2018 #74
Very insightful Farmer-Rick Nov 2018 #75
This is not the time to show a divided Democratic Party In It to Win It Nov 2018 #6
Only a certain type, a few. Hortensis Nov 2018 #60
Excellent question. Makes one wonder about some "Democrats", doesn't it? George II Nov 2018 #7
Theirs Would Be A Vote For THe GOP & Comrade Trump Me. Nov 2018 #69
That's not fighting, it's democracy in action janterry Nov 2018 #8
Yup. And I support Pelosi. She's done a better than great job overall and I can see no good KPN Nov 2018 #21
I've seen the media ask just about every dem who won a seat if they will support Pelosi spanone Nov 2018 #9
I think it's entirely possible that some of this is staged. Bleacher Creature Nov 2018 #10
I LIKE that: PCIntern Nov 2018 #15
Whoops!! Bleacher Creature Nov 2018 #18
Great slip! PCIntern Nov 2018 #20
Google can be very creative. :) The chair Hortensis Nov 2018 #65
I'm sure it is. There isn't even anyone yet who has seriously considered being Speaker.... George II Nov 2018 #22
Too chicken shit romana Nov 2018 #32
Not Just Ryan Me. Nov 2018 #71
Or what their leaders agenda would be. Hortensis Nov 2018 #76
I just saw a quick on-the-run "interview" of one of the new Democratic members, she was asked.... George II Nov 2018 #79
Oh my. Hortensis Nov 2018 #90
Because Democrats fall out, but Republicans fall in line. DavidDvorkin Nov 2018 #11
No. Democrats think. Republicans blindly follow AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #92
How can they complain about Nancy Pelosi when we just had a huge win and dodged Jim Jordan? world wide wally Nov 2018 #13
Maxine Waters fired up more of the masses against Trump than Pelosi did. AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #93
I agree. shanny Nov 2018 #97
Also Schumer just got re-elected as leader and we lost seats in the Senate. brush Nov 2018 #14
I don't think Shumer should be the leader. People want new blood. When Pelosi and Shumer speak Pisces Nov 2018 #48
Don't kid yourself. It has plenty to do with her being a powerful woman... brush Nov 2018 #54
Make Maxine Waters the most power woman in America AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #95
Exactly right... Stellar Nov 2018 #63
Haven't heard about any PAC money but I do know Pelosi raises more money... brush Nov 2018 #101
It's on Open Secrets.... Stellar Nov 2018 #130
And the problem with Pacs raising money for Dems when everyone else and repugs... brush Nov 2018 #133
Personally, I like Nancy.. Stellar Nov 2018 #153
We expected to lose seats in the Senate jmowreader Nov 2018 #50
I am celebrating. I don't like that fact that many are trying to force out... brush Nov 2018 #56
How true jmowreader Nov 2018 #72
Hmmm. shanny Nov 2018 #98
Now see.. I don't like Schumer for Senate Cha Nov 2018 #123
Democrats are generally open-minded and think for themselves, i.e., they use their brains. KPN Nov 2018 #16
The curious thing is that people are whining about Pelosi but don't have anyone else in mind... George II Nov 2018 #19
Excellent post padah513 Nov 2018 #34
Maxine Waters - there you go AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #91
Because they're playing Putin's game nini Nov 2018 #23
+1 violetpastille Nov 2018 #25
How is picking one Demo over another "attacking our own"? AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #108
How is picking one Dem over another "Playing Putin's Game"? AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #109
No one is attacking Pelosi. Geez. Some people feel it is time for her to mentor someone SweetieD Nov 2018 #24
it is an attack...and the usual suspects are involved... Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #27
It is an attack mcar Nov 2018 #35
Bullshit: So desiring a Black woman like Waters or Kamala is an attack? AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #110
Kamala is a senator and is thus ineligible to be House Speaker mcar Nov 2018 #112
This message was self-deleted by its author AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #116
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #118
WTF are you talking about? mcar Nov 2018 #122
Wow, mcar.. That Is WAY Cha Nov 2018 #125
It was quite hostile mcar Nov 2018 #131
And, Stupid! Cha Nov 2018 #134
Technically the Speaker of the House of Representatives does not even need to be a member kelly1mm Nov 2018 #127
I think she's savvy enough to already be doing that. George II Nov 2018 #38
+1 Pisces Nov 2018 #49
Very well said. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #53
She has been mentoring others - for over a decade. haele Nov 2018 #61
So instead of trying to dump Pelosi why not go for House Majority Leader? brush Nov 2018 #137
Because Republicans don't let Democrats demonetize their leaders...we shouldn't either. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #26
Because they can actually walk and chew gum at the same time BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #28
Makes you wonder, doesn't it? mcar Nov 2018 #31
House Democrats don't vote on the Republican Senate leader. Renew Deal Nov 2018 #33
just to expand on your excellent points: This is not about legitimate challenges to leadership.. JHan Nov 2018 #36
when Democrats have a PR machine doing to McConnell what Republicans did to Pelosi... 0rganism Nov 2018 #39
WTF indeed. Old white man McConnell has no target on his back? Pelosi is attacked? ... Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 #40
Democrats aren't excessive, we already know what a POS McConnel is beachbum bob Nov 2018 #41
Stinky, this Democrat saidsimplesimon Nov 2018 #42
Damn pissed to see Democrats falling into ageist, sexist attacks. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #44
"If she were a man..." what? FiveGoodMen Nov 2018 #86
Men don't face the kind of sexism linked with ageism BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #145
Perhaps. FiveGoodMen Nov 2018 #147
+100 blue-wave Nov 2018 #45
Good question. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2018 #46
Maybe because the Republicans are all lock step Nazi's? Hulk Nov 2018 #47
Opposition to voting for somebody for leadership Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2018 #52
No alternative?! Try Waters or Duckworth AllTooEasy Nov 2018 #111
Are they being put forward? Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2018 #121
Nice try.... Hulk Nov 2018 #149
True. But it works to their advantage. treestar Nov 2018 #144
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #51
Welcome to DU. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #62
Izzat so, I-Ching? We're back to CorpDem and Republican Lite slanders? wtf Hekate Nov 2018 #64
Someone had to prove the second reply in this thread was spot on. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #84
Nancy Pelosi is one of the party's most effective leaders Gothmog Nov 2018 #58
Democrats are divided. democratisphere Nov 2018 #59
Because Seth Moulton Is Waging A Capmaign Against Her Me. Nov 2018 #67
These Five Guys, Me.. Cha Nov 2018 #120
Good Find Cha Me. Nov 2018 #132
Oh I dunno know.. Check out Ryan's threat.. Cha Nov 2018 #135
You'd Almost Think He Was A Con & A Comrade Trunp Supporter Me. Nov 2018 #138
Let's also not forget that @TimRyan threw reproductive rights to the wayside during the ACA fight Cha Nov 2018 #141
Keep Them Coming Cha! Me. Nov 2018 #142
lol.. Nancy has Strong Brilliant Cha Nov 2018 #143
Does he blackmail them duforsure Nov 2018 #68
Why do you think that Republicans demonized Pelosi? watoos Nov 2018 #70
Was wondering. Isn't it ok to admire, revere, and appreciate Nancy Pelosi, yet still Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #73
THIS relayerbob Nov 2018 #78
I have no problem if new blood beats her out, watoos Nov 2018 #87
Could some of the Democrats elected really be Republicans with a "D" label INdemo Nov 2018 #80
Why bother voting on Speaker then? Just let her rule by decree if we're all supposed to just STFU. I BamaRefugee Nov 2018 #82
Along these lines. . . matt819 Nov 2018 #85
Tammy Duckworth started it FiveGoodMen Nov 2018 #89
You KNow, I Wasn't Aware That AOC Was A Bernie Staffer Me. Nov 2018 #136
Oh stop. Turtle gets attacked relentlessly. nt Azathoth Nov 2018 #88
I agree Rizen Nov 2018 #94
I don't know a single Democrat who thinks McConnell isn't the Devil. apnu Nov 2018 #99
Their side hates powerful women blue cat Nov 2018 #102
I think many on "our" side do, too. George II Nov 2018 #104
Exactly. This makes as much sense as protesting Al Gore to R B Garr Nov 2018 #103
Turtle abuse angers PETA TeamPooka Nov 2018 #105
There's plenty of air to deal with who we want as speaker. Its about the direction of the party. JCanete Nov 2018 #106
Count the threads here attacking Democrat AOC & compare to # of threads attacking McConnell... Kaleva Nov 2018 #107
I'm with you! The next GWC58 Nov 2018 #113
So true. TY. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #114
And Dems Don't Have to "Demonize" Cha Nov 2018 #119
I think Cheri Bustos would do a good job. vsrazdem Nov 2018 #124
Republicans aren't swayed by public opinion Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #128
As usual. You can bet on Democrats to fuck up their wins Thrill Nov 2018 #129
Peter Ustinov did a very insightful (and very funny) photo book back in 1960: "Ustinov's Diplomats" DFW Nov 2018 #139
Vitriol vs ambivalence Midnightwalk Nov 2018 #140
The Left Eat Their Own Charlotte Little Nov 2018 #148
I cite Occam's Razor. ariadne0614 Nov 2018 #150
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