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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Pelosi Speakership: She Can Count On Me
Townhall.com ^ | November 22 2018 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 11/22/2018 6:01:31 PM PST by Kaslin

This flirtation with the idea of a Democratic bloodbath over the House speakership was fun. I admit; a little part of me was hoping for a slog. It would’ve been a moment of shattered unity for the new Democratic House before the new sessions officially began. And I would have loved to see what Donald Trump would’ve have said, or done, to get Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) the votes she would have needed if she fell short. Right now, some 16 or so House Democrats have formed a Never Nancy wing, adamant that they will not support her speakership bid. It held for a few days, but its collapsed. Rep. Marcia Fudge(D-OH), a potential alternative candidate, jumped ship, as did anothersupposed Never Pelosi Democrat, Brian Higgins. This little game is over, and Pelosi is probably going to get that gavel back. While this challenge was emanating from some new incoming members, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New York Representative who has no clue how to pay for her Medicare for All scheme, said Nancy could count on her support (via The Hill):

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) endorsed House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) for Speaker on Wednesday, saying that Pelosi "can count on my support."

"All the challenges to Leader Pelosi are coming from her right, in an apparent effort to make the party even more conservative and bent toward corporate interests," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter.

"Hard pass. So long as Leader Pelosi remains the most progressive candidate for Speaker, she can count on my support."

The endorsement from Ocasio-Cortez, a high-profile incoming progressive Democrat, is the latest sign of broad momentum for Pelosi's bid to retake her Speaker position in the new Congress.

Five incoming members had joined a total of 16 House Democrats in signing a letter to colleagues last week urging a change in leadership.

One of those lawmakers to sign onto the letter, Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), reversed his opposition and endorsed Pelosi on Wednesday.

It’s better this way, folks. Nancy as the face of the Democratic Party again, with an agenda that is so far left, coupled with politically motivated and utterly worthless House investigations that end up nowhere—Christmas has come early. And Trump will have the perfect ‘do-nothing Congress’ punching bag to pummel on the campaign trail in 2020, along with whomever the Democrats pick to run against him. 

All the challenges to Leader Pelosi are coming from her right, in an apparent effort to make the party even more conservative and bent toward corporate interests.

Hard pass. So long as Leader Pelosi remains the most progressive candidate for Speaker, she can count on my support. https://t.co/yNVa8IorWY— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 21, 2018



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To: Kaslin

Ah, a lower ranking socialist stitching her lips to the anus of a higher ranking Leftist. I knew this chick’s crazy eyes would find their limits.


41 posted on 11/22/2018 8:18:20 PM PST by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: johnthebaptistmoore; jmacusa; FlipWilson; FrankR

DO NOT USE! THROW OUT!!

42 posted on 11/22/2018 8:40:08 PM PST by 4Liberty ("The Democrats are the Party of Crime." - Donald J. Trump)
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To: Dr. Ursus

You know it.


43 posted on 11/22/2018 9:14:04 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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“Like, I found these speakers, when I was moving to the new apartment I couldn’t afford until I found out I get paid, wowie, my first like ever job, wonder what they will have me doing?”


44 posted on 11/22/2018 11:13:18 PM PST by Peter ODonnell (Democrats -- a Luciferian project to create a theocracy? ("Hail Satan" say HRC backers))
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To: Kaslin

Well, you heard it from the horses mouth...


45 posted on 11/23/2018 1:14:37 AM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZGw2M)
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To: Vendome
Well, you heard it from the horses mouth...

Close.

46 posted on 11/23/2018 1:24:45 AM PST by gogeo (The Repubs may not always deserve to win, but the RATs always deserve to lose.)
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To: Fungi
Cesar Romero's great grand daughter. She shares his smile, his eyes and his disregard for the sanctity of private property.

47 posted on 11/23/2018 1:29:45 AM PST by jmcenanly ("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
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To: gogeo

Inference received

LOL


48 posted on 11/23/2018 2:03:59 AM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZGw2M)
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To: Kaslin

Pe-Lousy must have promised to let have a slumber party in the House chamber...


49 posted on 11/23/2018 2:50:26 AM PST by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. Mr Trump, we've got your six.)
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To: Kaslin

She thinks she’s got clout now, nan is telling her to keep quite Ill teach you everything you need to know about history, the government and how it works and economics so you don’t look like a dammed fool every time you open your horse mouth


50 posted on 11/23/2018 3:36:18 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: boycott
Alexandria needs to realize that no one voted for her because of her intellect.

We need to wake up to the fact that she's a community organizer, a damned good one.

Also, she is an educated woman. Don't fall for this idea of her being stupid, despite its appeal to conservatives. This is a serious business and we are being punked - - big time.

51 posted on 11/23/2018 4:21:04 AM PST by Loud Mime (Liberalism: Intolerance masquerading as tolerance)
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To: Kaslin

Another liar.


52 posted on 11/23/2018 7:00:51 AM PST by headstamp 2
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To: Kaslin

buttered bread.


53 posted on 11/23/2018 8:24:14 AM PST by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: Fungi

That perfectly explains the face of left these days. Know nothing, feeeeeeel everything, scream at everyone who disagrees.


54 posted on 11/23/2018 9:42:49 AM PST by vpintheak (Freedom is not equality; and equality is not freedom!)
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