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In reply to the discussion: Why are DEMOCRATS fighting Pelosi but McConnell goes untouched????? [View all]DownriverDem
(6,258 posts)66. We need Nancy for 2 years
Nancy knows the game and will take it to trump. We don't need someone new who is clueless.
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Why are DEMOCRATS fighting Pelosi but McConnell goes untouched????? [View all]
Stinky The Clown
Nov 2018
OP
Yes they do, and McCarthy, a more reasonable one (is that possible??) is the likely winner.
George II
Nov 2018
#96
Imagine Maxine Waters as Speaker! She is willing and able to do Trump a lot of harm.
AllTooEasy
Nov 2018
#115
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. 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'm sure it is. There isn't even anyone yet who has seriously considered being Speaker....
George II
Nov 2018
#22
I just saw a quick on-the-run "interview" of one of the new Democratic members, she was asked....
George II
Nov 2018
#79
How can they complain about Nancy Pelosi when we just had a huge win and dodged Jim Jordan?
world wide wally
Nov 2018
#13
I don't think Shumer should be the leader. People want new blood. When Pelosi and Shumer speak
Pisces
Nov 2018
#48
And the problem with Pacs raising money for Dems when everyone else and repugs...
brush
Nov 2018
#133
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
No one is attacking Pelosi. Geez. Some people feel it is time for her to mentor someone
SweetieD
Nov 2018
#24
Technically the Speaker of the House of Representatives does not even need to be a member
kelly1mm
Nov 2018
#127
Because Republicans don't let Democrats demonetize their leaders...we shouldn't either.
Demsrule86
Nov 2018
#26
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
Let's also not forget that @TimRyan threw reproductive rights to the wayside during the ACA fight
Cha
Nov 2018
#141
Was wondering. Isn't it ok to admire, revere, and appreciate Nancy Pelosi, yet still
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2018
#73
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
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