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digitalbuddha Donating Member (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 02:57 PM
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Is it possible Pelosi could lose in '08?
As a native San Franciscan I am both pleased and ashamed to see our representative as Speaker. She doesn't seem to be doing her job, though. How much of a stranglehold on the position does she have? San Francisco is very progressive and with the right candidate and enough attention given to her dereliction of duty, it seems she could get what she deserves. Am I just dreaming?
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NoodleBoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 02:58 PM
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1. she will not lose.
and I'm proud of our Speaker.
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digitalbuddha Donating Member (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 02:59 PM
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4. Why? n/t
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:01 PM
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8. Hmmmm?
Edited on Thu Nov-15-07 03:02 PM by ronnykmarshall
Very interesting.
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NoodleBoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:11 PM
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13. you really need it explained to you?
years of service to her constituents, a dozen campaigns run, high name recognition, voter registration figures in her favor?
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digitalbuddha Donating Member (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:23 PM
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17. I meant why are you proud of her?
I suppose her record has been pretty good but at this point in time, when she appears to be working directly against the will of the people, it is difficult to like her.
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NoodleBoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 04:12 PM
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28. in my opinion, which I know you'll disagree with,
Speaker Pelosi has been doing everything a Speaker can when faced with a psychopathic President.

Blah blah blah impeachment blah blah blah, impeachment might not even make it out of the house, and would definitely not reach the mark needed in the Senate.

I look at her record supporting higher education, trying to improve America's image abroad and locking horns with Bush on S-CHIP and stem cell research and I'm proud she's Speaker.

And no, Cindy Sheehan and/or Dennis Kucinich would not do as well.
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NightWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 02:58 PM
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2. if I lived there, I'd support (other candidate who shall not be mentioned here)
Nancy has not done her job
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:33 PM
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21. ha ha
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 02:59 PM
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3. yes. you are just dreaming.
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MrCoffee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:00 PM
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5. she should win, she's a good rep.
she's a crap Speaker, but a good rep.
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Nicholas D Wolfwood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:00 PM
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6. You are just dreaming ignorant dreams.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:00 PM
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7. She'll lose ...
Edited on Thu Nov-15-07 03:01 PM by ronnykmarshall
1. When pigs fly.

2. When monkeys fly out of my ass.

3. When I marry a woman.
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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:01 PM
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9. I can't imagine any way she loses. NT
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book_worm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:07 PM
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10. probably not. I think she will beat Sheehan in the primary
and if she wins the primary she will be a shoo-in in the general election.
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:12 PM
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14. She isn't challenging Pelosi in the primary. she's running as an independent. n/t
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book_worm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:37 PM
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26. Ok, thanks. Well I still think that even in SF Pelosi will win a 3-person race
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:07 PM
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11. No.
She is First Among Equals in the House. She was elected to that position by her PEERS, her fellow legislators. She is personally liberal, but has chosen to perform her leadership role in a fashion that plainly suits the caucus, even if it doesn't suit some here.

She will win, and by a landslide.
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ORDagnabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:08 PM
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12. considering the single party state likes her as well as the corporations...she'll stay
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:14 PM
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15. Yes, the people are angry
so yes
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stimbox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:22 PM
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16. Only you, I, and other District 8 voters have a say in this.
HAHAHAHA!!!!
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:26 PM
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18. I don't have a vote, but I do have
a brain. Pelosi will win that race in a walk.
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stimbox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:31 PM
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20. You brain or my vote which is more important in the District 8 election?
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:33 PM
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22. Your vote undoubtedly. Doesn't change that
it's delusional to think Sheehan will beat her.

:hi:
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lame54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:35 PM
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23. if pelosi is unbeatable regardless of how she acts...
...what is the point of elections?
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:37 PM
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25. people view performance and behavior differently
more to the point, she doesn't have a credible opponent. She may be vulnerable but we won't know with no real opposition.
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Tesha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-16-07 08:05 AM
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36. They make the rubes feel good. (NT)
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stimbox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:37 PM
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24. My vote trumps your negativity!
:evilgrin:
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lame54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:29 PM
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19. her association with this guy won't help her
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2287995
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racaulk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 03:45 PM
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27. I seriously doubt she will lose.
I imagine that she will be in the House (as Speaker or no) for as long as she wants.
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dysfunctional press Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 04:15 PM
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29. one can only hope...
nt
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 04:20 PM
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30. Cindy Sheehan hasn't even gotten started yet --- and this is a question???
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 04:26 PM
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31. Why do you think someone who has said the things she has
stands a chance anywhere?
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 04:43 PM
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32. ...because Cindy Sheehan is right about Pelosi/Impeachment -Iraq . . . as most DUers agree ---
Edited on Thu Nov-15-07 04:43 PM by defendandprotect
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-15-07 04:48 PM
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33. most DUers live in Pelosi's district?
Edited on Thu Nov-15-07 04:49 PM by charlie and algernon
i didn't know DU was that localized to one area.

and the fact that kucinich dominates every poll on DU but is WELL behind the front runners in every real poll, shows where the nation is in regard to DU.

so Pelosi is well safe bearing no major gaffes or scandals.
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-17-07 03:00 AM
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37. Pelosi's decisions only effect people in her district --- ????
When Pelosi comes to the floor of the USHR is she speaking only as a CA rep?

Or is Pelosi speaking to all Americans?

I'm sure Pelosi takes comfort from your assurances . . .
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charlie and algernon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-17-07 03:34 PM
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40. that may be so
but reality says that only her district gets to vote to keep her in office.
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-17-07 10:08 PM
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41. Pelosi solicits me for campaign funds; people outside the state contribute ....
Edited on Sat Nov-17-07 10:10 PM by defendandprotect
As Americans reflect their displeasure with Pelosi as Speaker,
we presume that CA residents are also sharing that displeasure ---

some of it being reported here at DU . . .
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-17-07 03:19 AM
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38. Because ignoring her district and the Constitution don't count
as scandals.
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-16-07 07:45 AM
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34. Although most DUers agree that the war needs to end, that
impeachment should take place, and that Pelosi is doing a lousy job as ML, that doesn't mean that they agree with many of the things Sheehan has said. And of course, it matters not at all what most DUers think. Sheehan doesn't stand a chance for a myriad of reasons: she's said one outrageous thing after another, she's engaged in blatant and ugly personal attacks, she doesn't know the issues of the district, having never lived there, and she doesn't have any grasp on foreign or domestic policy. She's in the low single digits in polling. It's also difficult but not impossible to vote out a ML.
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-16-07 07:57 AM
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35. One can hope.
Will a better D run against her, or will she have to be defeated by an independent?
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JTFrog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-17-07 03:30 AM
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39. Sure, when... - oink flap oink flap - well I'll be darned! n/t
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Didereaux Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-17-07 10:12 PM
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42. No n/t
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