May 16, 200917 yr I don't think Pelosi is good for government. She is too much a politician and to little a stateswoman.
May 16, 200917 yr What is the procedure for losing the role as speaker? Would it have to be done in the 2010 elections, or do they hold a special vote, or what? Anyone? Covercorner?
May 16, 200917 yr By the way Newt how did your term as Speaker go? Remember I'm a republican. Looks like the two terms may be similar.
May 16, 200917 yr What is the procedure for losing the role as speaker? Would it have to be done in the 2010 elections, or do they hold a special vote, or what? If President Obama would publicly call for her resignation next week he would gain respect from many on both sides of the aisle. I don't know if that's a procedure or not, but I like it.
May 16, 200917 yr If President Obama would publicly call for her resignation next week he would gain respect from many on both sides of the aisle. I don't know if that's a procedure or not, but I like it. Perhaps, but I'd bet the farm that he would be criticized on this website for overextending the power of the executive branch, FWIW.
May 17, 200917 yr Each new Congress elects a speaker. There is no procedure for removing their status as speaker between elections?
May 17, 200917 yr Obama's supreme court appointment nominee can not come soon enough to get her out of the media spotlight.
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