Republicans take the House and McConnell is re-elected Senate minority leader
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CrystalRaindrops — 3 years ago(November 17, 2022 03:22 AM)
President Joe Biden has asked House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a fellow Democrat, to remain in Congress and to continue holding a Democratic leadership role, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
There was no comment on whether Pelosi responded to Biden.
Pelosi, 82, has long been under pressure from some pockets of her rank-and-file to step down and make way for a new generation of Democratic leadership.
But Pelosi has long been viewed as an effective leader and savvy tactician and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for Democratic candidates over the past couple decades.
Those are seen as attributes that could help Biden navigate the second half of his term. -
CrystalRaindrops — 3 years ago(November 17, 2022 03:38 AM)
So you really consider her savvy and effective?
She might not stick around. This is from a few days ago:
Whether Democrats keep the majority in the House is expected to have a significant impact on Pelosi's decision-making. She is much more likely to stay if she can be the speaker than the House minority leader.
Asked on Sunday whether McCarthy has what it takes to be speaker, Pelosi said, "No, I don't think he has it."
Schrodinger's Cat walks into a bar, and doesn't. 