Defeated Democratic House members have published an open letter to ousted Speaker: Nancy Pelosi. They wish for her to step down as leader of their party. No one’s name is yet ascribed to this request:
Letter from Defeated Members:
Many of us want the chance to run again and reclaim the seats that we lost on Tuesday. With you as the leader of House Democrats, the hangover of 2010 stands no chance of subsiding. Many of us have run our last race but remain committed to our party; we want to help recruit successful candidates to run in our stead. Unfortunately, we fear that Republicans will further demonize you, and in so doing they will scare potential candidates out. The prospect of having to run against their own party leadership in addition to their Republican opponent is simply too daunting.
This is a difficult letter to write, because we admire your commitment, your drive, and your conviction. You have been an historic figure in our great nation, and for that we are all proud, as should you be. Nonetheless, we each experienced how Republican demonization of you and your leadership contributed to our defeat.
It is impossible not to judge the results of November 2nd as anything but a profound loss. We want to recover. Recovery of our majority in the House necessitates new leadership at the top of our party. We believe that you can and will play an extraordinary role in our party, and it is extremely unfortunate that Republicans have taken away your ability to lead as effectively as you are able. Nonetheless, one mark of a strong leader is the ability to discern when it is time to pass the baton. As defeated members, whose party needs to rebuild, we are counting on you to show the strength of your leadership in this dark hour. We ask that you step aside as leader of our party in the House.
With utmost respect, we are..
Recovery necessitates more than a change of leadership; it requires a whole different attitude and philosophy in governance. This country is not Europe. We are not a bunch of socialist. And the only reason Nancy Pelosi was an effective leader is because you guys had a substantial majority in the House. YOU SHOVED A BUNCH OF CRAP DOWN OUR THROATS!!
Your arrogance and elitist mentality is what gave you and your party the ass kicking of a lifetime. After what you people have done, I hope for the sake of the country that you dirt bags never become a majority party again.
Read more: http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/11/08/fox-exclusive-defeated-democrats-pen-letter-implore-pelosi-step-aside#ixzz14iA0esmg
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