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House Democrats delay leadership elections in blow to Pelosi
« on: November 15, 2016, 07:29:22 pm »

House Democrats delay leadership elections in blow to Pelosi

The move ensures a two-week debate about the minority leader's future, though no one has stepped up to challenge her yet.

By Heather Caygle and John Bresnahan

11/15/16 01:24 PM EST

Updated 11/15/16 10:51 AM EST


House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi agreed Tuesday morning to delay Democratic leadership elections until after Thanksgiving following an outcry from several dozen members who said they needed more time to assess last week's devastating election.

Rank-and-file Democrats will now vote for their leaders on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The move is a blow to Pelosi, who has been the top House Democrat for a dozen years. While no one has come forward yet to challenge her — Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is weighing a bid but not formally declared - and there is no sign she wants to do anything other than continue in her current role, the next two weeks will now be a debate about Pelosi's future.

Immediately after the Nov. 8 election, Pelosi suggested moving the date of leadership elections back. But then she settled on Thursday after what she said was an outpouring of support from her colleagues to move ahead.

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Re: House Democrats delay leadership elections in blow to Pelosi
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2016, 07:39:56 pm »

Hopefully Obama will want to remain the party's leader, drag them further left, etc.

They can continue living in a delusional universe, where he has been good for the party.
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Re: House Democrats delay leadership elections in blow to Pelosi
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2016, 07:42:02 pm »
Hopefully Obama will want to remain the party's leader, drag them further left, etc.

They can continue living in a delusional universe, where he has been good for the party.

I'm hoping they swing over to the other radical left wing muslim ellison. The further they marginalize themselves the easier it is to get things done.
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Re: House Democrats delay leadership elections in blow to Pelosi
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2016, 08:17:12 pm »
Pelosi is like a gift to the GOP. Hope she stays, unless they want to put Obama or Hillary in there.
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