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[–] 31 points 3 years ago (3 children)

another canidate question what has your past politics done for me locally? even nationally? if the answer is unsure or maybe some tv propaganda answer that was fed to you then why do they deserve votes

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  • [–] 15 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    You don't think Pelosi has done anything to advance the Democratic agenda? I don't live in her district, so I'm not sure about locally, but I do think she's been highly influential nationally, and I personally think she has done a good job.

    That being said, her district is safe Democratic even if she doesn't run. She should retire, enjoy the rest of her life with her family and leave feeling good about her accomplishments. It's someone else's job to carry on the work.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    She's the reason democrats won the 2018 midterms for starters.

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  • [+] 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)
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    I don't even like her but I'm willing to admit the fact lol

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    Agree to disagree. Her strategy for the house was fantastic, focusing on popular ideas like health care and avoiding dangerous losing topics like others in the party wanted. She's great at being an election whip.

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    Whataboutism. How many campaigns have you volunteered for? Go do that instead of argue anonymously online.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    I literally campaign for the most progressive people possible. Go do that instead of wasting your time doing this. I wouldn't ever campaign for pelosi in a primary if it makes you feel better.

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  • [+] 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)
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    Deepest sympathies to you. That is so awful. I battled cancer/lymphoma during the pandemic and was able to get my incredibly expensive healthcare paid for in (nearly) full due to MinnesotaCare and I will do my part to get that for everyone in the US. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and sharing your experience. If you ever need someone to talk to, please dm me.

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  • [–] -3 points 3 years ago (2 children)
  • [–] 14 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Nice disingenuous framing there. That's 2 elections. Pelosi needs to go but saying shit like that doesn't help anyone.

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  • [–] -1 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Would you perfer I pointed instead to it being about 1,825 days ago?

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

    Why? A congressional term is 2 years. A Senate term is 6 years. Saying "it was x years/days/weeks ago" is totally unhelpful to the larger conversation. It's reductive for no reason. And I think we both know you chose "hAlF a DeCaDe" for gravitas.

    Now, if you had said something like "Pelosi hasn't sponsored any major legislation since x", sure. Let's talk. Honestly, fact is she's a fundraising dynamo. I fucking hate it, but that's the framework we're working in. She brings in money and is thus valuable to the DNC. In an ideal world she'd be replaced with a progressive who isn't an octogenarian. But that's clearly not where we are yet.

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