Some Democrats Don't Want Nancy Pelosi to Be Speaker. But They Don't Have an Alternative

[Formerly Once-Ler]

http://time.com/5450793/nancy-pelosi-speaker-challenge/

The same day that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi sent personalized letters to every member of her caucus, both current and incoming, “respectfully requesting” their support for her bid for speaker, a small group of Democratic lawmakers were on a conference call working to ensure that candidacy didn’t become a reality.

But while the math arguably could work at the moment in favor of Pelosi’s critics, the politics are working against them. One big glaring problem: they don’t have an alternative yet. And they’re up against a political mastermind who just led Democrats to the House majority for the first time in a decade.

In total, nine current lawmakers have explicitly said they would oppose Pelosi’s bid for speakership on the House floor in January: Reps. Tim Ryan — a possible 2020 presidential contender who unsuccessfully challenged her in 2016 — Seth Moulton, Kathleen Rice, Ed Perlmutter, Kurt Schrader, Filemon Vela Jr., Marcia Fudge, Bill Foster, and Brian Higgins. A tenth, Rep. Albio Sires, had initially been in the fray, but he announced Friday that he was supporting Pelosi.

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[goodwithagun]

The GOP needs to decide on either Mad Maxine or Alexi Socialist-Communist and then every swinging one of those a holes needs to vote for the decided upon moron. How much fun would that be?

[dfwgator]

Both parties have big problems right now.

The party that solves theirs' will prevail in 2020.

[libertybele]

The GOP needs to decide on either Mad Maxine or Alexi Socialist-Communist and then every swinging one of those a holes needs to vote for the decided upon moron. How much fun would that be?

Only problem is; this country is facing some very serious problems.  We don't have time nor the money for the shenanigans from the leftist mental midgets.  At every turn that the GOP takes, the left takes the opposite turn in an uncivil way.  What has happened in the last several months is alarming and what is happening now with our election is a disgrace.  All this corruption is being orchestrated by groups, organizations and individuals under the DEM umbrella.  They know absolutely no shame.

Instead of addressing the problems that this country faces together, in a lawful and orderly way, the DEMS are keeping Trump and the GOP busy defending themselves and our Constitution. 

[dfwgator]

Only problem is; this country is facing some very serious problems.  We don't have time nor the money for the shenanigans from the leftist mental midgets.  At every turn that the GOP takes, the left takes the opposite turn in an uncivil way.  What has happened in the last several months is alarming and what is happening now with our election is a disgrace.  All this corruption is being orchestrated by groups, organizations and individuals under the DEM umbrella.  They know absolutely no shame.

Instead of addressing the problems that this country faces together, in a lawful and orderly way, the DEMS are keeping Trump and the GOP busy defending themselves and our Constitution.

Be aware that another goal of the Evil Left is to discourage good people from wanting to even get involved in politics.

That was what Kavanaugh was all about.  Making good people think twice about wanting to get involved in government, knowing the aggravation they, and their families would be subjected to.

That's the reason I give Trump a pass on a lot of things.    Did he really need this?   He's got all the money and fame that he wanted,   and before he got involved in politics he was one of the most popular figures in the country.  Black people loved the guy.  And yet, he gave all that up, and decided to take all the arrows that he knew would come with running for President.    I wouldn't do it, if I were in his shoes.  And a lot of his friends tried to tell him, "You really don't want this."    But he did it anyway.

[libertybele]

Be aware that another goal of the Evil Left is to discourage good people from wanting to even get involved in politics.

That was what Kavanaugh was all about.  Making good people think twice about wanting to get involved in government, knowing the aggravation they, and their families would be subjected to.

That's the reason I give Trump a pass on a lot of things.    Did he really need this?   He's got all the money and fame that he wanted,   and before he got involved in politics he was one of the most popular figures in the country.  Black people loved the guy.  And yet, he gave all that up, and decided to take all the arrows that he knew would come with running for President.    I wouldn't do it, if I were in his shoes.  And a lot of his friends tried to tell him, "You really don't want this."    But he did it anyway.

You are exactly right.  I take a look at how Trump's character was criticized and challenged by the left as well as the right.  His character and integrity is admirable compared to what we've seen lately from the left.

[goodwithagun]

Only problem is; this country is facing some very serious problems.  We don't have time nor the money for the shenanigans from the leftist mental midgets.  At every turn that the GOP takes, the left takes the opposite turn in an uncivil way.  What has happened in the last several months is alarming and what is happening now with our election is a disgrace.  All this corruption is being orchestrated by groups, organizations and individuals under the DEM umbrella.  They know absolutely no shame.

Instead of addressing the problems that this country faces together, in a lawful and orderly way, the DEMS are keeping Trump and the GOP busy defending themselves and our Constitution.

But either of my two suggestions will cause so much chaos within the Dem party, it’s implosion will much sooner than it’s coming right now. They won’t be able to waste taxpayer money on impeachment or pass dumbass legislation.

[Emjay]

Only problem is; this country is facing some very serious problems.  We don't have time nor the money for the shenanigans from the leftist mental midgets.  At every turn that the GOP takes, the left takes the opposite turn in an uncivil way.  What has happened in the last several months is alarming and what is happening now with our election is a disgrace.  All this corruption is being orchestrated by groups, organizations and individuals under the DEM umbrella.  They know absolutely no shame.

Instead of addressing the problems that this country faces together, in a lawful and orderly way, the DEMS are keeping Trump and the GOP busy defending themselves and our Constitution.

Yes, their stated goal right now is to force Trump to release his tax returns.

That will do wonders for the Country.

[libertybele]

Yes, their stated goal right now is to force Trump to release his tax returns.

That will do wonders for the Country.

Yes their focus is on Trump's tax returns, Russian collusion, and impeachment.  Meanwhile ... what exactly are they doing for this country and how are they helping its citizens??

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Both parties have big problems right now.

The party that solves theirs' will prevail in 2020.

Absolutely.  I was looking forward to the rat schism...their Tea Party moment.  Fringe vs Establishment.  It's early but it looks like the Trump administration will delay that. 

On the other side, the GOP seems to have accepted President Trump's Nationalist agenda.  Both Tribes look resolute and committed to destroy the other tribe.

This could be the best season of Trump ever.