So far, this hasn't hit news as far as I am aware. There is no way all the Blue Dogs would stick with Boren on a challenge because many of them, particularly in the new freshman class, are beholden to George Soros for their election. Another batch of them are fake moderates to give them coverage in a fairly conservative housedistrict.
However, even with undecided house races, the Dems will hold no more than about a 15 seat majority, meaning that if one-third of the Blue Dogs and the Republicans combine, Boren would be the next speaker.
Anyone who has a Blue Dog representative, a potential Blue Dog or even a wavering or spineless Republican as a congressman should be contacted a.s.a.p. to support the Boren plan . . . or Boren rumor as it is currently unconfirmed as being anything other than a trial balloon.
This guy is in fantasyland, challenge the first woman speaker who hid out to put her party in power. He might as well switch his party affiliation to Republican because he will get as many Democrat votes for speaker as they would.
Since Pelosi is intent on taking on Jane Harman, my bet for next Speaker is Jane Harman.
The republicans have nothing to lose in supporting her and lots to gain.
And lots to gain!
It bears repeating....
And lots to gain!
Heath Shuler's ears are burning.
And let me add this to my prior reply....
I could live with Jane Harman (being Speaker - pun intended).
15 seat majority...hmmm.
I predict that for the speaker vote and for any key vote, those so-called Blue Dogs will always come up one or two votes short of 15 when voting on our side.
Like it or not the safety and well being of our nation rests with them. Prayers for them.
Boren says he'll back Pelosi
By Chris Casteel
The Oklahoman
WASHINGTON - Rep. Dan Boren, a Democrat who was uncertain earlier this week whether he would vote for Rep. Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the House, said Friday he will support her.
In a brief statement, Boren, of Muskogee, said, "I met personally Thursday night with Leader Pelosi, and she reaffirmed her intention to govern in a bipartisan fashion. I take her and President Bush at their word, and with that reassurance she has my support."
Boren spent his first term in the House in the minority but next year will be the only member of the Oklahoma congressional delegation in the majority.
One of the most conservative Democrats in the House, he often has voted with Republicans. In the immediate aftermath of the Democratic takeover of the House on Tuesday, Boren said he was uncomfortable with the idea of Pelosi, of San Francisco, as speaker. He questioned whether Pelosi would be willing to work with Republicans.
Boren's meeting with Pelosi included other members of the group of conserative Democrats who call themselves Blue Dogs.
In many public statements since Tuesday, Pelosi has vowed to work with Republicans, who will be the minority party in January after 12 years of running the U.S. House.
She doesn't have any Democratic opposition for speaker and is expected to become the first woman ever to lead the House.