Posted on 12/16/2009 4:49:45 PM PST by Libloather
Pelosi surprised by Baird's decision to retire
By Charles Pope, The Oregonian
December 16, 2009, 3:42PM
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she was surprised by Rep. Brian Baird's decision to retire but remains confident Democrats will maintain control of the House after the 2010 elections.
"Brian Baird, he didn't give me 72 hours notice,'' Pelosi joked, referring to Baird's unsuccessful – and persistent -- efforts to provide lawmakers at least 72 hours to review and understand legislation before voting.
Like others who follow politics in the Northwest and beyond, Pelosi said she was surprised by Baird's announcement.
"He made a personal decision that he felt was right and I have to accept that,'' Pelosi said today during an interview with The Oregonian and a group of other news outlets.
"He has twin boys, little boys who are adorable and his wife is a professional as well and he made that decision and I respect that,'' she said.
Baird's decision, which was closely held until his evening announcement Dec. 9, was just one of several recent retirements by Democrats that have caused concern among some in the party. So far, 11 Democratic incumbents have announced their retirement, which at least four -- including Baird -- serving in swing districts that Republican believe they can win.
Pelosi, however, said she is not worried and is convinced Democrats will remain in control of the House after the 2010 elections.
"I think we will have some type of a majority; I don't think there's any risk to that. We take nothing for granted. I'm in campaign mode,'' she said.
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Don't bet the mansion on it.
“I think we will have some type of a majority...”
WTF does THAT mean?
Democrats might be in for a huge surprise, but I hope they keep thinking they are invincible. Republicans need to get mobilized to stop the corruption now. Cheating is the only way Democrats will maintain control in 2010.
The wicked Witch is delusional. We The People, who are livid, mean to take back our country from these traitors.
http://iowntheworld.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/capitol-view-lo-res.jpg
Hopefully Fox news will be at the door to the Speakers office when she is moving her crap out, and down the hall.
Well......Well.....Well......
More and more of the RATS leave the ship every day.
They must know something......;)
rats are jumping ship,they do that when the ship is sinking.
“...some type of majority...”
What the hell does that mean?? Maybe she thinks the Right will split between republicans/Conservatives/Tea Party that will enable the far Left to hang on to power.
The problem is that there are just as many republicans in the House that are complicit in all of this as there are Dhimmies. What is needed is a complete House cleaning. Every single one of ‘em deserve to be booted out on their ass. That’s why we have House elections every 2 years, if the electorate ever wakes up and figures that out.
The sins of this Congress are unforgivable. We need fresh faces in Congress if we are to save the Republic.
Kick them all out.
http://www.kickthemallout.com/
AAHHHHH!!! I see your logic. The Botoxed Bitch probably does think that way.
Thank you for the interpretation.
Maybe Baird is cheating on his current wife like he did with his first wife.
We still have a real strong candidate who has been in it since day one and who has steadily been building his support.
David Castillo did not wait until the coast was clear, he was ready to go head to head with Baird.
All of you freepers in the Wa 3rd District, check out David Castillo. He is the real deal and who we need.
Can you imagine an uglier comment from a national leader?
Dadgum right we are. Say goodbye to your job, Pelosi, and hello to your jail cell.
No I can't. That's a major insult to Baird. Ethically challenged Pelosi prolly thought it was a scream. Baird has resigned, what can he do?
The only uglier comment I can think of is nobama's haughty, arrogant, "I won."
These people are just disgusting.
Hopefully Fox news will be at the door to the Speakers office when she is moving her crap out, down the hall and into the dumpster. Then Ms. Wicked Dumba$$ Witch of the West can crawl back under her rock from whence she came.
The kind of majority that money can buy, I suppose.
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