Following Biden’s halting debate performance, and the panic it unleashed among Democrats in and outside of Washington, Pelosi is taking a strong, behind-the-scenes role in trying to resolve the political crisis by playing intermediary for upset rank-and-file Democrats and relaying those messages to...
Regardless of what Biden does or doesn’t do, what is with this Pelosi kingmaker bullshit, and why does she have so much standing and influence despite having retired?
I mean she’s not dem leader anymore. I know she still represents CA as dean . I just find it strange I’ve seen so many articles mentioning her as though she’s still in charge.
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Edit - and now the recent articles claiming Obama wants Biden to step down too, which is supposedly conjecture and hearsay. It all reads like a hit campaign of known democratic leadership names, and it seems really odd how little coverage there is of the various democratic representatives in full support of Biden.
She’s a top fundraiser in the party. She comes from a prominent district. She led the party through historic legislation. She knows what it’s like to step down from a position of power.
I don't see why u'r getting downvoted. U just explained the power dynamics in the Democratic party. U didn't say u liked Pelosi. Man ppl on Lemmy can rlly be heavy handed with the downvote button.
This article doesn't mention it but some articles suggested they are resorting to anonymous press leaks to pressure biden because he will not face the reality of what everyone is seeing. They are running out of time to make major changes.
I honestly don't know if it would be. It'd energy progressives, and I don't know if it'd cost more "moderates." They either are voting against Trump or not already, not for Biden most likely.
I think and goddamm I hope I am wrong they are about to push Hillary back on us agaun. I heard she started making moves to come back out in the public and wonder what's behind this.
They think we will be desperate enough that we will vote for her over Trump and they aren't fucking far off. But Harris can't win.
Trading her trades a day late wont make you much money unless you have plenty of money to throw at it. Trying to buy in the day everyone else does is more likely to lose you money on average.