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PufPuf23

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18. Then why has Pelosi been consistent in making public statements moving public opinion

Thu Sep 12, 2019, 07:06 PM

Sep 2019

away from impeachment rather than aggressively towards impeachment?

Recall that Speaker Pelosi too impeachment off the table regards GWB.

Pelosi could have strongly suggested that members of the Democratic caucus support impeachment and go one by one to educate their own constituents starting well over a year ago.

It is a Speakers job to influence public opinion and lead the Democratic party and nation on the correct course.

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Democrats are holding on to the horns of a dilemma. [View all] kentuck Sep 2019 OP

As far as I'm concerned, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #1

They are fearful and not confident they can carry the argument. kentuck Sep 2019 #6

My opinion FWIW LakeArenal Sep 2019 #2

one thing is certain. There will be reckoning on decisions made. no avoiding that. Kurt V. Sep 2019 #3

If they find cause, it's their sworn duty....oversight spanone Sep 2019 #4

+ 1000 DeeDeeNY Sep 2019 #34

ITTMF malaise Sep 2019 #5

In the immortal words of Kelly Bundy SoCalNative Sep 2019 #7

yes...yes...yes... Hotler Sep 2019 #39

Conduct a public investigation gratuitous Sep 2019 #8

If "The public isn't there on impeachment" then LEAD them to it Speaker Pelosi Brawndo Sep 2019 #9

It's not the Speaker's job to "move public opinion" StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #10

Whether she likes it or not she is the current face of the party, not just Speaker of the House Brawndo Sep 2019 #11

This doesn't have anything to do with whether she likes it or not. StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #12

It's not a criticism of her personally Brawndo Sep 2019 #13

If The speaker not saying the right words while the judiciary committee actually proceeds with impea StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #14

So lets just wait until we have a nominee and hope they are a fighter Brawndo Sep 2019 #15

Then why has Pelosi been consistent in making public statements moving public opinion PufPuf23 Sep 2019 #18

How do you know Pelosi isn't talking privately with members of her caucus StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #19

You did not answer my question. PufPuf23 Sep 2019 #20

You make an excellent point. Tipperary Sep 2019 #21

Doubt it. Thank you. nt. PufPuf23 Sep 2019 #26

Thank you for articulating this sentiment better than I could Brawndo Sep 2019 #24

You said plenty on your own. Thank you. PufPuf23 Sep 2019 #25

I truly hope your health improves, the sloth condition we both suffer from Brawndo Sep 2019 #27

Pelosi hasn't been trying to shift public opinion away FBaggins Sep 2019 #33

Its questions like this that really really make me wish that Hillary.. Volaris Sep 2019 #23

The Country is already divided Bettie Sep 2019 #16

👍🏼 uponit7771 Sep 2019 #17

That sentence doesn't make any sense. YOHABLO Sep 2019 #29

Two groups Bettie Sep 2019 #35

I prefer impeachment... myohmy2 Sep 2019 #22

Do you really think the American public has been paying attention? YOHABLO Sep 2019 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sep 2019 #30

It's only a dilemma for those who don't understand the issues that Trump has blocked all documents OnDoutside Sep 2019 #31

The problem may lie in the courts? kentuck Sep 2019 #32

To be fair, these cases take a bit of time to work their way through the courts. Ideally some of the OnDoutside Sep 2019 #36

They haven't yet been able to get the Grand Jury testimony. kentuck Sep 2019 #37

The biggest problem is that normal rules don't apply. Trump is a piece of lowlife trash and fights OnDoutside Sep 2019 #38