Pelosi move is a sign that Dems intend to fight, not cut deals

[cal04]

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/127977-pelosi-move-is-a-sign-that-dems-intend-to-fight-not-cut-deals

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's aim to remain the leader of House Democrats is an indication the party is ready to go to war with Republicans in the next Congress, not cut deals across the aisle.

The California Democrat is a radioactive figure in many districts across the country, where Republicans parlayed her unpopularity to pick up seats in Tuesday's landslide elections. But she's also a master at energizing the Democratic base, and her liberal resolve, some Democrats say, will draw much sharper distinctions between the two parties than that of more conservative members who might otherwise assume the leadership spot.

"The lesson (of the elections) is not to back down from a fight," Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) said in a statement. "The lesson learned is we need to fight harder for real, fundamental change for the middle-class. And no one fights harder than Nancy Pelosi."

Put another way: "She's in a better position to throw the bombs back at Republicans," a former House Democratic aide said tersely. "I mean, who's the better person to make John Boehner look crazy? It's Pelosi."

[ejpoeta]

1. i'll believe it when i see it.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. Give the right wingers a rough ride

[Blasphemer]

3. If she remains minority leader, it will say something about the intent of House Dems

As for the Senate and the WH? We shall see.

[socialist_n_TN]

5. I agree. If Pelosi is elected Minority leader

it WILL show they're willing to fight and actually distance themselves from the Republicans. I will be watching.

[populistdriven]

10. which Pelosi will we get? the politician or the politician?

Pelosi to healthcare protestors: "Healthcare protests are un-american"
Pelosi to war protestors: "I'm a fan of disruptors"
Pelosi to war protestors: "If they were poor and they were sleeping on my sidewalk, they would be arrested for loitering, but because they have 'Impeach Bush' across their chest, it’s the First Amendment."

Honest politicians like Feingold are killed by the 4th estate so the best we can get is Pelosi

[socialist_n_TN]

16. She's the best we've got left..........

I'd MUCH rather see her as minority leader than Heath Shuler.

[demosincebirth]

4. I think its Obama who has to grow "some."

[LWolf]

6. Her "liberal" resolve? Really?

Is it too late for her to finally put impeachment on the table?

[Canuckistanian]

7. Well, at least ONE Dem

Pelosi fought Rahm over the HCR bill.

We know that Pelosi will fight for what's right. I'm not worried about HER.

[caty]

8. I want

to see the Democrats extend tax cuts for the middle class permanently, and let the tax cuts for the wealthy expire my the time this new congress is seated. If they do that, I'll have a little more confidence in them than I do now. Let the repubs shout "no" all they want. I want to hear from the Democrats one word back - "VETO"!

[ellie]

9. I hope the Dems go to war.

I hate repukes.

[populistdriven]

11. the media would love it

[gulliver]

12. It's true that the GOP turned her into a lightning rod.

I would like to see her get some steam to come out of Boehner's ears.

[PopSixSquish]

13. Ni Shagu Nazad!!!!

Not one step back!!!!!

[eleny]

14. I'm thrilled that she decided to go for it

You don't ever see Pelosi putting her tail between her legs and looking weak. Given her family political background it sounds like she learned well how to stand up and fight for what you believe.

[DCKit]

15. "...who's the better person to make John Boehner look crazy?"

Other than Orange Boner himself?

Regardless, this shift may have kicked her into fighting mode... something I would have liked to see beginning in 2006.

[Divine Discontent]

18. ditto!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Go Nancy!