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Calista241

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9. Several reasons.

Thu Nov 15, 2018, 09:19 AM

Nov 2018

1) she’s a lightning rod on the right. They hate her, and that hatred mobilizes their base.
2) she’s been around forever, and the Dems are going after voters from a changing, younger demographic

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Why do some Dems want to get rid of Pelosi? [View all] LAS14 Nov 2018 OP

They believed the GOP Nancy the villain hype In It to Win It Nov 2018 #1

This is exactly true. bullimiami Nov 2018 #10

Yeah, but their slander has been that she's too far left. LAS14 Nov 2018 #16

Frankly, there are some DINOs in our caucus (cough, #FiveWhiteGuys, cough). brush Nov 2018 #51

That is their claim. That and she's too polarizing. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #56

Yes. Why would the top woman in American politics be under Hortensis Nov 2018 #32

Because we have allowed repugs to demonize strong women Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #2

Is that why they are pushing Marcia Fudge? hughee99 Nov 2018 #8

Fudge is someone the GOP hasn't yet smeared. Mister Ed Nov 2018 #15

No doubt, but the post I was responding to appeared hughee99 Nov 2018 #22

Pelosi is not only a strong woman... Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #25

I think we are talking about two different things. hughee99 Nov 2018 #26

Yes. I think we're all talking about different "theys". Mister Ed Nov 2018 #31

Agreed. I follow politics and I don't know much about her. Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #28

The rest of them are white men is why DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #37

So you are saying that they want to get rid of Pelosi hughee99 Nov 2018 #41

Your second reason DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #42

Okay, so Dems just worked to elect these people, who are sexists? hughee99 Nov 2018 #45

IMHO, Ryan and Moulton are just outright ambitious DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #46

Okay, fair enough. It sounds like you think this is just about political opportunism. hughee99 Nov 2018 #48

#FiveWhiteGuys tried to use Fudge by pushing her out to run against Pelosi as they... brush Nov 2018 #52

Those 5 white guys are Dems that the party just hughee99 Nov 2018 #55

Better than repugs getting in. Right. But, they're not helping with this divisive crap. brush Nov 2018 #58

If they cant win elections, split the party w narrative from pundants on tv. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #3

Unfortunately, they have taken the GOP bait. They should be doing the exact opposite. Vinca Nov 2018 #4

absolutely agree with you! Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #23

But Trump stated that he was in support of her being speaker. MariaCSR Nov 2018 #5

Hw was being sarcastic when he said that. He.............. Little Star Nov 2018 #11

I think as simple as... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2018 #6

Why is Seth Moulton leading this charge? I know he's been at it for some time. Does he want the UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #7

Centrists don't want progressives in charge. He's the one who fears change. Autumn Nov 2018 #18

Several reasons. Calista241 Nov 2018 #9

Thank you...you stated that perfectly for my POV. We are entering a period now when to me Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #14

How could the opinion of the Repug base affect our choice for speaker? nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #17

Simple survival maybe? Calista241 Nov 2018 #24

Pelosi is an elitist for starters, and no matter how well intentioned, remains one. beachbum bob Nov 2018 #12

Because she represents melm00se Nov 2018 #13

Branding Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #19

Republican/Russian propaganda Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #20

All of the house Dem caucus are Democrats, except for Sanders and King, right? LAS14 Nov 2018 #33

I've been trying to figure this out myself Victor_c3 Nov 2018 #21

The GOPee would demonize Steny Hoyer if he were to be speaker. muntrv Nov 2018 #27

I think Pelosi will be elected as Speaker. I also think the whole leadership team will be retiring StevieM Nov 2018 #29

I think it's time to stop playing nice with the repugs. Hotler Nov 2018 #30

Yeah! Pelosi fights like a girl! Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #36

Nancy Pelosi is one of the party's most effective leaders Gothmog Nov 2018 #34

I've figured it out. LAS14 Nov 2018 #35

The reason is simple, Ryan and Moulton are ambitious pols DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #38

Because we're a democracy? There doesn't have to be a reason, other than Tarc Nov 2018 #39

She is almost 80 oberliner Nov 2018 #40

So are Sanders and Biden DFW Nov 2018 #43

People have cited their ages as well oberliner Nov 2018 #47

I agree with Howard in principle, but even he doesn't consider it an ironclad rule DFW Nov 2018 #49

Good points oberliner Nov 2018 #50

You should be inspired by her being 78. How could you be Hortensis Nov 2018 #57

Yes, she is very impressive oberliner Nov 2018 #59

Why did some Democrats want to get rid of Al Franken or even Hillary Clinton DFW Nov 2018 #44

Because the GOP has turned her into their boogey monster and these dems have went along. lancelyons Nov 2018 #53

One Word - Misogyny dlk Nov 2018 #54

The same reason that some Republicans wanted to get rid of Paul Ryan Polybius Nov 2018 #60