Moderate Dems Line Up in Opposition to Pelosi's Bid for Minority Leader

FoxNews.com ^ | November 06, 2010

[Bad~Rodeo]

In the wake of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stunning announcement on Friday that she will seek to remain as leader of the diminished House Democrats, moderate members of the party are beginning to line up in opposition.

Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., said he was "disappointed that Speaker Pelosi is going to seek the position of Minority Leader."

North Carolina Rep. Larry Kissell's office said he hopes Pelosi "will change her mind and step aside."

Rep. Dan Boren of Oklahoma told Fox News that voters sent a message Tuesday that they want the Democratic Party to move in a new direction.

"They want someone to lead the party who is going to be bipartisan," he said. "This is very disappointing for a lot of us in the center."

Rep. Heath Shuler, of North Carolina, has said he might challenge Pelosi because the party needs a more moderate leader.

They were among the many House Democrats whom

[maddog55]

They should line her up... in front of a firing squad for treason.

[bannie]

Bein’ run out by her own would be better ‘n quittin’!

For good ol’ schadenfreude.

:-)

[devere]

Let’s hope the Rat lemmings will choose Pelosi. She’s a gift that keeps on giving!
But I expect Steny Hoyer to get the job.

[Brilliant]

In the spirit of bipartisanship they should let Republicans vote in this election.

[bannie]

HAHA! PERFECT! It IS just the time for this!
:-D

[ari-freedom]

“In the spirit of bipartisanship they should let Republicans vote in this election.”

then there’s no question she’d win

[apillar]

Moderate Dems Line Up in Opposition to Pelosi's Bid for Minority Leader.

The problem is that after Tuesday, there is only about 10 moderates left among dem congress members. The irony is that the new democrat minority will be more liberal than the current group. I predict that Pelosi will be chosen as the Minority leader, which is excellent news for the Republicans, it's good when the leader of your opposition is disliked by over 80% of the public.

[Bad~Rodeo]

they want the Democratic Party to move in a new direction

I can't help but wonder if this NEW DIRECTION has Zero's approval?

[EDINVA]

“In the spirit of bipartisanship they should let Republicans vote in this election.”

Especially since most of them owe their new jobs to her (and her buddies Barry and Harry).

[blackbart.223]

"Let’s hope the Rat lemmings will choose Pelosi."

The old hag belongs in prison. That would serve our purpose as well.

[Recon Dad]

I predict that Pelosi will be chosen as the Minority leader

.....and if you were one of the moderates what would you do...(rhetorical question).....move to the GOP and survive.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

What, all four of them?

[Bad~Rodeo]

Oops, forgot the /s

[Nuc 1.1]

Moderate Democrats? Liars and deceivers all.

[sourcery]

Nazi Pelosi has been very effective as the Dem leader—at getting Republicans elected! I say she should stay :-)

[will of the people]

She’s on track to maintaining the minority

[Jim Noble]

Unless Steny runs, she wins.

[stripes1776]

But I expect Steny Hoyer to get the job.

Perhaps, but there will be hell to pay if Pelosi loses. She knows where all the skeletons are buried, and she will seek revenge. Out of fear of her wrath, the Rats may vote to keep her in power.

[Paleo Conservative]