While it appears that Donald Trump will only serve one term as president, the Republican Party otherwise did pretty well in the election, particularly in the House.
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One thing that’s striking about the Republicans who have flipped House seats so far: They are all women, minorities, or veterans (in many cases two of three). https://t.co/I6sUGEwve2
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) November 13, 2020
And that’s bad news for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Or at least it should be.
But she can’t help being an optimist!
>@mkraju asked Pelosi if she accepted any responsibility for losing seats in the House.
Pelosi said she accepts credit for winning the majority, and keeping it.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) November 13, 2020
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Ain’t nothin’ gonna break-a her stride! Ain’t nothin’ gonna slow her down!
That’s our girl. https://t.co/OnPSuYTNtD
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) November 13, 2020
Sure is!
— Earper Named Heather (@hdcummins) November 13, 2020
Oh, Nancy.
ugg, almost sounds Trump-like
— Andrew Peterkin (@PeterkinAndrew) November 13, 2020
She's speaking Trumpish. Not appealing.
— Niggle (@Ms_Niggle) November 13, 2020
isn't this "Trumpism" https://t.co/PkgsKHDw4c
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 13, 2020
It is when Trump (or Republicans) does it.
I think we need a new speaker. Fresh leadership.
— Serion (@Serion) November 13, 2020
There is no question she should step down as Speaker.
— Dan Smith (@DanSmit50416511) November 13, 2020
time for her to go
— null (@lemonhausen) November 13, 2020
This just adds to the case for her removal. She’s 80: retire gracefully.
— Aaron (@Aaron_11181514) November 13, 2020
Well, it’s a little late for the “gracefully” part.
Pelosi’s post mortem for the 2020 House races:
Dems had a "very deep victory" two years ago, 31 were in Trump districts, and that year he wasn’t on the ballot.
“With the actions that were taken, we saved most of those seats, so we’re very proud of that.”— Tal Kopan (@TalKopan) November 13, 2020
Pelosi is arguably the only tactician left in DC who can match up with McConnell. Her take:
“Whether a majority or a minority, (if) the president is of your party, you have more power.” Adds McConnell will learn that Biden win "is going to change his leverage and that dynamic.”— Tal Kopan (@TalKopan) November 13, 2020
But she can still retire, at least.
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— Branson Taylor (@Btaylor74) November 13, 2020