How realistic is it to replace Minority Speaker Nancy Pelosi from another Speakership? My point of view is that it is more realistic that other leadership positions should be filled with Speaker Hopefuls before leadership is handed off to a less experienced member of the US House.
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I think caution is necessary for realizing the propaganda arms of Republicans have been instrumental in demonizing the ICONIC image of Nancy Pelosi. They have been so successful that votes for Minority Speaker Pelosi will be sought to further demonize those House members. That is ridiculous.
Every Democratic member of the Senate or House are autonomous in representing their constituency and vote for leadership to bring legislation and discussions to the floor of these vital federal authorities. I purpose there is a logical, stable and strong method to change in leadership and it is more like passing the batton than crashing through the door.
Qualifications are important, but, experience in leading these authoritative bodies are important as well. The new members of the US House Democratic Party need to be included in at least assistant leadership positions. There is no set and fast rule to any elected position in the US House, but, MEASURED movement into leadership positions, especially the Speaker position, is prudent.
I might add, there is no guarantee the Republican propaganda arms' harassment will end with the ousting of Nancy Pelosi, as a point of contention for elections. There is no reason for others to open themselves to such harassment in the future. I remember about three elections or so ago, Nancy Pelosi was characterized as a blown up head over the US Capitol building. She stated her own election that year required large amounts of money because of those terrible and meaningless ads. Anyone taking the Speakers' office needs to be able to handle that reality as well as Nancy Pelosi does.
I also strongly believe much of the Republican propaganda arms are using age discrimination in the attacks against the current Minority Speaker. I strongly believe that is a well placed attack on the elderly to increase hate of the old and demise of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Those in the Democratic Party need to be careful in the arguments they choose when discrimination is the basis of their arguments or backing of such arguments.
Also, Nancy Pelosi represents and has first hand knowledge of a state in the USA where the Climate Crisis has devastated an entire town with deaths still being counted. I would hope to see an invitation by Governor Brown, even after leaving office, to the US House floor to address these vitally important issues.
The Democratic Party has a distinguished history of being the place where the aggrieved and minority find a political home. This election has proven to be the pride of that history. The diversity of the newly elected Democratic Party is a point of pride they can wear proudly as a promise to the future of all Americans.
So, with all that stated, I suggest the new US House Majority, taking it's place in January, make selections in leadership that carry the pride of the party forward for everyone in the USA to see. It is important there is harmony in the party. I don't believe there needs to be cookie cutter members and differences are all legal and important. The future is not set in stone and the younger generations see the future differently. That difference was important this election and the younger voter is vital to keep interest in voting.
To the most diverse, intelligent and dedicated to honesty class of US House members, I wish you well. There is plenty of work to do on all fronts.
