Rep. Pelosi holding House floor NOW, speaking indefinitely, reading Dreamer stories in a marathon

[bigtree]

...she looks to be on a tear, might speak indefinitely.

Talking about DACA right now. Tune in!!


WATCH: https://www.c-span.org/video/?440688-1/minority-leader-pelosi-speaks-house-floor-immigration&live

[femmocrat]

1. Go Nancy, Go Nancy!

Our next Speaker of the House and third in line to the presidency.

[bigtree]

2. yes!

...she's reading Dreamer stories.

She says she could have brought the bible and read it.

[bigtree]

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I can't believe I have to self-kick this thread.

That might not be entirely true. JFC.

[Wounded Bear]

4. The House doesn't have a fillibuster rule...

but you have to admire her for her stand.

[bigtree]

6. is she speaking under speaker's time?

...can you describe what we're seeing with any more specificity?

[Wounded Bear]

10. Not watching. Not sure how she gets to speak for extended time...

Normally, House debates are time limited.

[EffieBlack]

11. It's a perquisite limited to the Speaker, Majority Leader and Minority Leader

It's called the "Leadership Minute" in which the leaders can speak beyond the normal time limits. Nancy is using it to the max.

[Wounded Bear]

12. Thanks, I wasn't aware of that rule...

Go Nancy!

[EffieBlack]

14. It's commonly used, but usually only for an additional few minutes

Nancy is taking it as far as she can.

[bigtree]

13. "Leadership Minute" Thanks for that.

...I figured it was her personal time as Dem Leader.

Any idea what the limitations are? I guess it's over when she relinquishes the floor. I do wonder about a few things as I watch her... like, can she tag-off to other members for questions like the Senate? Stuff like that.

[EffieBlack]

17. She smacked the Republicans in the face with this a few months ago

When Rep. Faso kept trying to shut her up by asking "How much time does the gentlewoman have?"

"I have as much time as I need."

Link to tweet

?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fstory%2Fnancy-pelosi-interview-john-faso-response

[erronis]

23. That is fantastic! Thank you for posting this, and thank you Gentlelady Pelosi!

[EffieBlack]

33. The best part

was the withering look of shade she gave him when she said, "I yield back the balance of my time."

I totally LOVE this woman.

[RandomAccess]

18. Probably not.

This is kind of a big deal, I think. For one thing. she's no spring chicken, tho she's in far better shape than I. Standing there for hours on end has to be quite taxing. Add TALKING and it becomes (in my mind) a very big deal added to what's probably already a big deal stretching the House rules this way.

This is, in short, a House filibuster.

[EffieBlack]

34. She can't. If she yields to anyone, she loses her spot.

So she has to just keep talking until her voice or bladder gives out.

[sheshe2]

5. Fifth recommend!

Go Nancy!

[bigtree]

7. thanks, she!

...Stinky has another thread up.

[sheshe2]

8. You are welcome, bigtree.

Yup...I have been to both threads.

Tell it Nancy!

[dalton99a]

9. Excellent.

[bluestarone]

15. HOT DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAY TO GO NANCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ismnotwasm]

16. K&R

[llmart]

19. Women rock!

You go girl!

[bigtree]

21. undeniable

...the impact of women over the decades since court-ordered redistricting has formed the literal heart of our party.

I can see a few of the stalwart women legislators rotating in the seats behind her that I've witnessed transforming our nation over the years with their efforts.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

20. Keep it up Nancy!

[niyad]

22. GO NANCY

[gademocrat7]

24. Nancy is still speaking!

[bigtree]

25. just heard some lady grumbling loudly on the other side of the aisle

...Nancy saying something about respect.

[nolabear]

29. Yeah what was that? I rewound but couldn't understand it.

Weird.

[bigtree]

31. okay, I think I got it (a bit different from what I thought)

Link to tweet

[deurbano]

26. My daughter was just complaining about someone mindlessly posting in her Indivisible

group that Pelosi cares only for her corporate donors. It's discouraging to have to keep fighting THAT stupid fight when there is a REAL enemy intent on dismantling everything we hold dear. Jeez. Hold Dems accountable when they are actually responsible. Speak "truth to power" when they actually have some power. But at this critical moment, UNITE against the actual enemy and support these elected officials who are doing the best they can to stave off complete disaster in this unprecedented, shit-show of a situation.

[EffieBlack]

35. Oh, Good Lord

Are people still whining about that - when we're facing a major threat?

Next it will be "There's no difference between Democrats and Republicans" - while the Democratic Leader stands on the House floor fighting the Republicans with everything she has.

Please. Just stop.

[Sugar Smack]

27. Yes! Thank you, thank you!!

K&R

[nolabear]

28. I hope someone can send her some hot tea! I'm so enjoying listening to her.

What a women. This is her, and their, moment.

[Hortensis]

32. Nancy's really rattling those inspirational stories off, isn't she?

She cares about all these young people and it shows.

[EffieBlack]

36. These stories are beautiful and heart-warming

[BlueDog22]

30. Nice

Awesome

[Mc Mike]

37. Good woman. Rec, Nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

38. can't see

Is there a feed somewhere that doesn't use Flash or twitter?