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CTyankee

(63,912 posts) Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:39 PM Jan 2019

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Dare I even SAY this?

As you may know, I have centered on supporting Kamala Harris if she runs for president. However, another woman has stood up to, and bested, Trump in a very public and embarrasing (for him) way and has emerged as a powerful woman, fully capable of being our next President:

NANCY PELOSI.

I know, I know. We need her as Speaker. Her political skills are messing up Trump big time.

But she has shown surpassingly great skill and leadership. 2020 will be our acid test and we need the best we got and that might turn out to be Nancy.

Did anyone else over the past few days have the same thoughts as I had?

Or am I just plain nuts...

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Dare I even SAY this? (Original Post) CTyankee Jan 2019 OP

i have had thought cross my mind several times OriginalGeek Jan 2019 #1

Twenty years ago, maybe... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #2

I know. But we get challenges in our lives that we didn't expect (or perhaps even want)... CTyankee Jan 2019 #6

See post #4... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #7

I understand your point. However, grumpyduck Jan 2019 #3

Nancy Pelosi is going to be 79 years old in March. madaboutharry Jan 2019 #4

I agree. NotAPuppet Jan 2019 #14

Imagine the bills that Speaker Pelosi and Senate Maj Leader Warren could get to Pres Harris to sign. NightWatcher Jan 2019 #5

That could happen, for sure... CTyankee Jan 2019 #9

With you! I hope, however, she gets the gig the 'other' way, elleng Jan 2019 #8

I dont think Pelosi going to standingtall Jan 2019 #10

It could happen. I would be just as happy if it did. We are in dire straits as a country right now.. CTyankee Jan 2019 #12

You're not nuts but we need her right where she is DFW Jan 2019 #11

Few know the government Trump has destroyed any better. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #13

Visualize it with me... Blue Owl Jan 2019 #15

If things go well for We the People in the next few weeks... 2naSalit Jan 2019 #16

YES! elleng Jan 2019 #17

Has Pelosi expressed any interest in running for President? Not that I'm aware of. Keep supporting mulsh Jan 2019 #18

Now! Cracklin Charlie Jan 2019 #19

She has already said she plans on retiring. WhiteTara Jan 2019 #20

who do you think will take her place? CTyankee Jan 2019 #21

I have no idea, but I bet WhiteTara Jan 2019 #23

why does everyone need to be president ? speaker of the house is a great powerful position JI7 Jan 2019 #22

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

1. i have had thought cross my mind several times

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:41 PM

Jan 2019

in the last few days. Would not hurt my feelings one bit to say "President Pelosi".

Wounded Bear

(58,726 posts)

2. Twenty years ago, maybe...

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:42 PM

Jan 2019

Now, I really think she has retirement in mind, maybe not as soon as 2020, but definitely before 2024. She promised to prepare a new speaker to take over the gavel-or at least leadership of the Dem Party-and I believe her.

She has been and still is a warrior, but I'll put my agist hat on and say we need new blood in 2020.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)

6. I know. But we get challenges in our lives that we didn't expect (or perhaps even want)...

Reply to Wounded Bear (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:44 PM

Jan 2019

I know I did...

Wounded Bear

(58,726 posts)

7. See post #4...

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #6)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:45 PM

Jan 2019

grumpyduck

(6,269 posts)

3. I understand your point. However,

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:42 PM

Jan 2019

Nancy is 78 years old. I think a lot of my support will depend on who her running mate is. If it's Kamala, and at this point in time, I'm in.

madaboutharry

(40,231 posts)

4. Nancy Pelosi is going to be 79 years old in March.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:43 PM

Jan 2019

That would mean that if she ran and won she would turn 81 right after being inaugurated. Even though age means something different in our times, that would still be very old for a president.

NotAPuppet

(326 posts)

14. I agree.

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:49 PM

Jan 2019

I have a lot of respect for Pelosi and for Biden, but I would much rather see a younger candidate for President who can serve for 8 years in the WH.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

5. Imagine the bills that Speaker Pelosi and Senate Maj Leader Warren could get to Pres Harris to sign.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:43 PM

Jan 2019

We'll need strong leaders to fix this shit.

That said, I'm still hopeful that Pelosi ends up as President by this Summer and we run from a position of strength in 2020.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)

9. That could happen, for sure...

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:46 PM

Jan 2019

elleng

(131,176 posts)

8. With you! I hope, however, she gets the gig the 'other' way,

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:46 PM

Jan 2019

without enduring a usual campaign!

The line of succession follows the order of Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, President pro tempore of the Senate, and then the eligible heads of federal executive departments who form the president's Cabinet.

standingtall

(2,787 posts)

10. I dont think Pelosi going to

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:46 PM

Jan 2019

run,but if Trump and Pence both get impeached and removed at the same time we can have President Pelosi.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)

12. It could happen. I would be just as happy if it did. We are in dire straits as a country right now..

Reply to standingtall (Reply #10)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:49 PM

Jan 2019

DFW

(54,447 posts)

11. You're not nuts but we need her right where she is

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:47 PM

Jan 2019

No one is better versed in the ways of the House than she is. We have plenty of talent to run for president. Let’s keep our Speaker where she will be most effective.

WeekiWater

(3,259 posts)

13. Few know the government Trump has destroyed any better.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:49 PM

Jan 2019

Blue Owl

(50,523 posts)

15. Visualize it with me...

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 06:52 PM

Jan 2019

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

PRESIDENT PELOSI...

2naSalit

(86,822 posts)

16. If things go well for We the People in the next few weeks...

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 07:03 PM

Jan 2019

we may well end up with a President Pelosi sooner than we might have thought.

elleng

(131,176 posts)

17. YES!

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #16)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 07:11 PM

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mulsh

(2,959 posts)

18. Has Pelosi expressed any interest in running for President? Not that I'm aware of. Keep supporting

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 07:16 PM

Jan 2019

people who actually want to run for that office is my advice.

BTW any average elected legislative office holder has greater potential of benefiting our country and any term limited president.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)

19. Now!

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 07:23 PM

Jan 2019

Today! This instant!

I am all in.

WhiteTara

(29,728 posts)

20. She has already said she plans on retiring.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 08:09 PM

Jan 2019

She'll be great until the next president is elected. But she might be such a powerhouse that people want her for another term. She is great.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)

21. who do you think will take her place?

Reply to WhiteTara (Reply #20)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 08:39 PM

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WhiteTara

(29,728 posts)

23. I have no idea, but I bet

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #21)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 09:52 PM

Jan 2019

Nancy has thought about it a lot.

JI7

(89,276 posts)

22. why does everyone need to be president ? speaker of the house is a great powerful position

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 08:45 PM

Jan 2019

and pelosi is great at it. she has expressed no interest in being president.

we need to value other offices in this country.

if she became president becsuse pence and trump are removed, that's another matter .

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