The Speaker of the House is feeling confident. She’s in full #NancySmash mode:
Barely three months into her second turn in charge, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already mapped out a plan to overwhelm Republicans in the 2020 elections.
“I’m going to have our races won by this November,” the California Democrat said….
…By Thanksgiving, if all goes according to her plan, potential GOP challengers will “think twice” about running against Democrats. And then she will deliver a stern warning to Republicans who remain in swing seats.
“We fully intend to win this election, and some of you are vulnerable. It’s going to cost you millions of dollars, to win or lose. And if you win — say you win — you’re in the minority, probably want to teach at the university,” Pelosi said, drawing out every syllable like the daughter of a Baltimore mayor who watched her father stare down rivals. “So we get the A-team, and they get the retirements. That’s my plan.”
She’s had a lot of time to think about how she lost the speakership last time, and she doesn’t plan on losing it the same way again. I’m not sure she’s covered all the contingencies, and she’s sounds almost too confident for my tastes, but she’s got a plan and she’s implementing it.
She’s going to punch back aggressively, keep the caucus disciplined and on message, and make sure people build up intimidating war chests. She wants to deter people from even thinking about running for Congress against Democrats.
I hope she isn’t overestimating her ability to shape events, but part of being intimidating is acting like you have total confidence. So her boastfulness is just part of the plan.
Everyone gets to ask themselves if they would be saying anything about overconfidence if Pelosi were a man. Period.
No.
Sorry.
Does not apply.
She may be right; she may be wrong and she may be totally full of shit…it’ll play out as it must. But one thing that I have not seen…anywhere…is a dismissive, sexist attitude towards her work as a Representative or as Speaker of the House.
Why?
Because she’ll cut you a new asshole so fast you’ll wonder where the smell is coming from.
She is tough!!!
Not “Tough as a man,” just tough!!!
Bet on it.
AG
Honestly, if Clyburn or Hoyer sounded like her, I’d think they were full of shit. Nancy, I think she knows what she’s doing.
Seems like Speaker Nancy as got them all afraid of her. None counter whatever she says…most noted silence is from the donald. She will continue to poke that bear until she’s finished with him and can pass the gavel on to the next Dem.
Of all the players in DC at the moment, I would say Nancy Pelosi is closer than anyone to being the World Beater.
Her level of political savvy is perfect for the situation at hand.
Her tenure, both as minority leader, and as Speaker, are unrivaled. Looking forward to hearing her announcing success when the Party chooses its presidential candidate in 2020.
I like Nancy. She’s my hero.
Remember how confident Turdblossom was in the middle of C- Augustus’ presidency?
She’s going to punch back aggressively, keep the caucus disciplined and on message, and make sure people build up intimidating war chests. She wants to deter people from even thinking about running for Congress against Democrats.
I hope people know what that means. How many of those Congresspeople, besides AOC and a few others, are raising money from the proles? Are Hoyer and others going to stop attacking Rep. Omar? Speaking of, will Pelosi and Hoyer speak out against this:
We’ve disagreed on many things, but on this, you’re spot-on: we’ll hear crickets from Pelosi & Hoyer on the issue of justice for Palestinians and an end to land-theft from Palestine. Crickets.
The work of turning the Democratic Party is a generational task, and will not be complete for a long, long time. That’s a pity. But it won’t stop me from supporting Democratic candidates, and won’t stop me from supporting Pelosi. Because at least Reps. Omar and Tlaib have a place in the modern Democratic Party. That’s not enough, but it is progress.
Begin annexing? In what world would this be the beginning of it?
It’s been a slow-motion genocide for the past 60+ years
Maybe, just maybe, Pelosi sees what we do…that there has been at least the start of a generational switch, and definitely a gender switch to her advantage. If she finishes what might be a once in a political lifetime opportunity (the one Trump provides) she becomes legend.
Telling them the plan in advance….is part of the plan.
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Yep. The other part is, your members have to stick together and they have to have your back.
Just sayin’…
…youngers and Bernies included. Don’t be scared.
I’m thinking that of all the people in any level of government, Nancy is the only one who has figured out how to manipulate a narcissist without taking the obvious tack of flattery. I think she’s also figured out that Republicans are completely cowed by DT and have no answer for her bravado. Steel spine meets jelly fish.
Strong Front is good as long as she remains ckear headed but she still cant win the news cycle against Trump. Positive or negative he continues to wet the discussion. Maybe nobody could take it from him.
The President wins every news cycle, by default.
Even with a cipher like Bust II in the White House.
It’s baked into the Constitution.
Head of state, and leader of government.
With a camera-hound like Newt in charge, a third of the country still can’t name the Speaker of the House, or get right what party controls which house of Congress.
Upvoted for “wet the discussion”.
Like he wets the bed . . .
Feels apropos:
Hometown girl kicks butt! You go, hon!