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Originally Posted by ElfBane 1. The name "Pelosi" didn't appear on my Congressional ballot. And her parliamentary skill, or lack thereof, didn't influence who I voted for. 2. Whenever there is a change in House majority, I have never placed the blame in the lap of the outgoing SotH. That's pretty simplistic and smacks of jingoism. It's almost like saying a PotUS has any real control over an economy. 3. Pelosi has to stand for election as Minority leader, so the Damnocrats will pick who leads them in the wilderness. Since Pelosi draws the ire of the Repugnantcans so much, that is a good reason to NOT elect her as ML. That's also a good reason TO elect her as ML. 4. It's also remotely possible that she LIKES power... and the attention she will get as ML. It is a concept we should consider you know,,, that a politician likes power.

The GM and coach don't go out to bat or play in the field. They aren't the ones that rack up strike outs or commit errors on defense, but they are still the ones that get the ax. The Dallas Cowboys offer another great example - the players can't seem to avoid making stupid mistakes that cost them the game time after time. Wade Phillips didn't make ANY of those mistakes (and I'm sure he worked hard to correct them in practice), but he is the one that is now looking for a new job instead of the ones that keep committing stupid penalties and turning over the ball.

Pelosi wasn't on any ballot, but she is one of the main reasons voters have begun turning against the Democrats. She has cast a negative pall on the Democratic Party and the effects of that were felt at the poll. She is even losing favor among some members of her own party, so I think it is definitely time for others to challenge her leadership and the direction she has taken the Party. Naturally, I think it would pretty cool if the Representative from my district actually beat her, although his chances are slim at best. He IS a more moderate Democrat and I think that might serve the Dems better (overall) than the hardcore line of Pelosi. Of course, the ML will be going up against Boehner (most likely) who is even more hardcore and unreasonable than Pelosi, so it may take someone of the same nature to stand up to him and the Repubs.

Either way, it will be interesting to see what happens when the power shifts.