Former Redskins QB Heath Shuler: I'll Challenge Pelosi for Democratic Leader

[bobbyw24]

North Carolina Rep. Heath Shuler told Fox News on Monday he is following through with his vow to challenge Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the role of the House's top Democrat when the party moves into the minority in the next Congress.

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Shuler said he's making good on his campaign promise to challenge Pelosi for minority leader, adding that he's had a respectful relationship with Pelosi but would always be direct with her.

It's an uphill battle, he acknowledged, but the Democrats lost in the recent midterm elections, and he thinks Pelosi is partly responsible for that loss.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/15/north-carolina-congressman-confirms-hell-challenge-pelosi-hosue-democratic/

[RM918]

I thought it was traditional for speakers to resign? Pelosi's breaking the mold?

[torchbearer]

I thought it was traditional for speakers to resign? Pelosi's breaking the mold?

generally, for the good of the party, it is good strategy to put a new face on leadership. basically, the voters rejected pelosi and her agenda. they will not regain majority with her as leader.

[torchbearer]

the more pelosi hangs on to the position of leadership, the more fractured the dems will become.