The action
UPDATE:
Nancy Pelosi spokesman Nadeam Elshami disputed Alexandra Pelosi's claim on Thursday in a statement to Politico.
"This may be wishful thinking on the part of a right-wing blog but it is totally untrue," Elshami said. "When the day comes and Leader Pelosi's work is done, she won't be announcing it there."
EARLIER:
Alexandra Pelosi, daughter of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), spoke with Andrew Breitbart's Big Government blog this week and said that her mother is pining for retirement.
"She would retire right now, if the donors she has didn't want her to stay so badly. They know she wants to leave, though. They think she's destined for [greatness]," the younger Pelosi said. "She has very few days left. She's 71, she wants to have a life, she's done. It's obligation, that's all I'm saying."
Pelosi later clarified that she has never discussed the specifics of this claim with her mother.
The reaction
People are saying:
1) I hope that the district elects someone twice as liberal as she is....and at least half her age...and three times as aggressive.....just to stick it to the Conservatives and Loonatarians that do not like her....
2) Very effective speaker. Never saw her crying. Ahem
3) One of the most successful Speakers in History. Tirelessly passing legislation to create jobs and to save the American economy.
And what has Boehner done about Jobs?
More Pollution Bills, more Dangerous Workplace Bills, more anti-Consumer Bills and more anti-Safety Net Bills. He did protect the 1% as much as possible though.
3b) Really? You are living in an alternate universe. She is a deal-maker for sure, but mostly in instances to cave and validate the other side.
4) Can't blame her, the original job description probably didn't mention having to run a TP day care center.
5) She is a strong intelligent woman and so the righties come out of the woodwork to spread their signature vitriol. Yes her family made a lot of money in banking and investments but she works probably 50-60 hours a week. She has dedicated her life to public service and has made a lasting mark for women and all people who care.
5b) It is not a question of how much you work, but WHAT you work on that really counts. There are many inefficient workers who might work 50-60 hours a week or even more, but if their work goes nowhere, what of them? Pelosi and her Senate counterpart Diane Feinstein pushed the FISA bill through and were strong supporters of that bill. They gave away more of our Constitutional rights. I would also point out that there is much more than just women's rights, yes I am sure she "cares", but you must look at the big picture, not just one small segment.
6) Like her views or not, she knew how to do her job. Boehner looks dazed and confused in comparison.
7) We always hope our best and brightest leaders will stay with us as long as possible. I know public service is not forever, but when we have a winner like Pelosi, we hope to keep her in the ring.
8) Pelosi's leadership skills put the Republicans to shame. She looked for bipartisanship long before Obama was elected Senator. A matter of fact, in the past she worked with Newt on 418 bills!! Today, Republicans balk at the idea of bipartisanship.
Nancy held together the Democratic majority after Obama was elected. The House passed 420 bills that every conservative in The Senate wouldn't acknowledge.
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/122681-frustrated-house-still-waiting-for-senate-action-on-420-approved-bills
If she's tired and thinking of retiring, maybe it's because she's actually doing her job unlike most Republicans who are undermining the economy.
UPDATE:
Nancy Pelosi spokesman Nadeam Elshami disputed Alexandra Pelosi's claim on Thursday in a statement to Politico.
"This may be wishful thinking on the part of a right-wing blog but it is totally untrue," Elshami said. "When the day comes and Leader Pelosi's work is done, she won't be announcing it there."
EARLIER:
Alexandra Pelosi, daughter of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), spoke with Andrew Breitbart's Big Government blog this week and said that her mother is pining for retirement.
"She would retire right now, if the donors she has didn't want her to stay so badly. They know she wants to leave, though. They think she's destined for [greatness]," the younger Pelosi said. "She has very few days left. She's 71, she wants to have a life, she's done. It's obligation, that's all I'm saying."
Pelosi later clarified that she has never discussed the specifics of this claim with her mother.
The reaction
People are saying:
1) I hope that the district elects someone twice as liberal as she is....and at least half her age...and three times as aggressive.....just to stick it to the Conservatives and Loonatarians that do not like her....
2) Very effective speaker. Never saw her crying. Ahem
3) One of the most successful Speakers in History. Tirelessly passing legislation to create jobs and to save the American economy.
And what has Boehner done about Jobs?
More Pollution Bills, more Dangerous Workplace Bills, more anti-Consumer Bills and more anti-Safety Net Bills. He did protect the 1% as much as possible though.
3b) Really? You are living in an alternate universe. She is a deal-maker for sure, but mostly in instances to cave and validate the other side.
4) Can't blame her, the original job description probably didn't mention having to run a TP day care center.
5) She is a strong intelligent woman and so the righties come out of the woodwork to spread their signature vitriol. Yes her family made a lot of money in banking and investments but she works probably 50-60 hours a week. She has dedicated her life to public service and has made a lasting mark for women and all people who care.
5b) It is not a question of how much you work, but WHAT you work on that really counts. There are many inefficient workers who might work 50-60 hours a week or even more, but if their work goes nowhere, what of them? Pelosi and her Senate counterpart Diane Feinstein pushed the FISA bill through and were strong supporters of that bill. They gave away more of our Constitutional rights. I would also point out that there is much more than just women's rights, yes I am sure she "cares", but you must look at the big picture, not just one small segment.
6) Like her views or not, she knew how to do her job. Boehner looks dazed and confused in comparison.
7) We always hope our best and brightest leaders will stay with us as long as possible. I know public service is not forever, but when we have a winner like Pelosi, we hope to keep her in the ring.
8) Pelosi's leadership skills put the Republicans to shame. She looked for bipartisanship long before Obama was elected Senator. A matter of fact, in the past she worked with Newt on 418 bills!! Today, Republicans balk at the idea of bipartisanship.
Nancy held together the Democratic majority after Obama was elected. The House passed 420 bills that every conservative in The Senate wouldn't acknowledge.
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/122681-frustrated-house-still-waiting-for-senate-action-on-420-approved-bills
If she's tired and thinking of retiring, maybe it's because she's actually doing her job unlike most Republicans who are undermining the economy.
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