Seventeen House Democrats will pledge to oppose Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) bid for speaker of the House, which may block her attempt to lead the House of Representatives.
House Democrats sent a letter to their colleagues, pledging to block Pelosi’s election in the Democratic Caucus and floor votes for speaker. The message arises two weeks after Democrats gained a majority in the House for the first time in eight years.
“We promised to change the status quo, and we intend to deliver on that promise,” the Democrats wrote to House Democrats. “Therefore, we are committed to voting for new leadership in both our Caucus meeting and on the House floor.”
“Our majority came on the backs of candidates who said that they would support new leadership because voters in hard-won districts, and across the country, want to see real change in Washington,” the insurgent Democrats added.
Since Democrats seized control of the House, Pelosi has remained to lead the House as the next speaker. However, a new wing of newly elected Democrats has voiced concerns, suggesting a new generation of Democrats should lead the House.
Currently, Democrats hold a 232-seat majority in the House, meaning that Pelosi can only afford to lose 14 Democrats if Republicans vote for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for speaker. If the 17 Democrats vote against Pelosi on the floor and no other members vote present, she will not have the votes to become speaker.[…]
Pelosi has not taken the challenge lightly. The California Democrat has dangled out key endorsements from powerful advocacy groups, hosted dinners, floated committee assignments, proposed the creation of selection committees, and reminded the caucus of her fundraising ability. Pelosi raised $121.7 million for the 2018 midterm election cycle, which helped Democrats flip 37 seats across the nation.
“Democrats ran and won on a message of change,” the Democrats wrote.
(Via: Breitbart)
Blog Author's Comments: Poor Nancy, she really thought she was everybody's favorite girl. But after watching a few of her speeches over the last year, I would only give her about 12-18 months before the dementia completely overtakes her. But, all the more reason to let demented Pelosi be House Speaker. She might just help propel the GOP to victory in 2020.
"Democrats ran and won on a message of change,” the Democrats wrote. No they did not, they ran on the false message, "Trump is Hitler and bad for America." That is all they have and too many uninformed, low I.Q. voters believed it. When the Democrats in the House actually vote for the Speakership, it is my belief Pelosi will have more than enough votes to win back the gavel, which she no doubt has been dreaming about.
