Murtha Loses... But It's Still a Victory for Pelosi

[Robbien]

Was looking for a bright side in this mess and found this at Huffingtons

And don't shed any tears for Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi. Even though her guy lost, this was still a big win for her. A victory for taking a stand -- and for her leadership. Because that's what real leaders do, they take stands. They listen to their hearts and follow their gut. If you only jump into the fights you're sure you can win -- notches in the W column that will look good on your political resume -- you're a hack, not someone who can move the party and the country forward. It's not about trying to have a spotless record; it's about knowing which battles are worth fighting, whatever the outcome.

It bodes well for Pelosi that was willing to spend her political capital right off the bat -- especially on the issue that will define her time at the helm. Far too many modern politicians save their political capital until it's lost all its value.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/murtha-loses-but-its-_b_34265.html

Dems have sat out way too often. Having a leader take a stand is great. I like it.

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Oh come now ....

You know that we're supposed to be steamed about this???

Didn't you read the "DU Guide to Making Chicken Shit Out of Chicken Salad"?

[JudyM]

2. I hope so. And I hope it was gutsy more than foolish. n/t

[Swamp Rat]

3. GEAUX NANCY!!!

:kick:

[Strawman]

4. Sure she took a stand. Great. She's not the problem though.

That's all well and good, but means squat if she can't get her caucus to follow her. If she believed in Murtha, great. I'm less worried about her willingness to fight, than I am about the self-centered buttholes in the caucus angling for thier own individual slices of the pie.

[sam sarrha]

5. she is right about putting impeachment off the table... she will put the Investigatin on the table,

and impeach if there was a crime committed.. she is not falling into the media harpies traps..