Does the Democrat party have a learning curve? Or is it just the party’s death wish?
Excerpted from Kelsey Snell and Paul Kane’s article in the Washington Post
House Democrats close to Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) are circulating a letter within the Democratic Women’s Caucus pledging support for the California Democrat to remain House Democratic leader amid growing frustration at the party’s disastrous showing in Tuesday’s election.
The letter, written by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), says that Pelosi helped Democrats achieve “historic progress in the lives of women, workers, students, veterans, seniors and LGBT Americans,” according to a copy of it obtained by the Washington Post. As of Friday afternoon 40 of the 54 women had signed the letter, according to aides.
“We believe that now, more than ever, our Caucus and our country need your strategic, battle-tested leadership to guide us through the years ahead,” the letter reads. “As we work to guard our accomplishments for hard-working families and preserve an inclusive and forward-looking America, we will be stronger with you as Democratic Leader. You have our support, and we ask you to continue as the Leader for our party and our nation.”
If ever a political party needed a major infusion of new blood, it is today’s Democrats. So who are they pushing for to stay in a major leadership roll? Nancy Peolosi, who is 76 years old and has been in the House of Representatives for almost 30 years.
Who are they considering for Senate minority leader? Are they going to bring back Walter Mondale?
The Democrat Party has lost the presidency. The Senate. The House. They have 15 Governorships out of 50 and Republicans completely or partially control over 75% of the statehouses.
And how will they reverse their fortunes? By bringing back the same leadership which got them there?
That is a death wish even Charles Bronson couldn’t have dealt with.
