Pelosi: "The assumption I made was that the Republicans would soon see the light."

Tue, 12/18/2007 - 2:40pm — lambert

Oopsie. (Quote from CQ.)

And what does that word "assume" make?

Did Leader Nance just fall off a turnip truck?

Or have we, by giving this statement any credence at all?

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By SpaceGhoti (not verified) on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 3:07pm

I'm not buying it. I'm willing to bet that neither will the majority of Democrats who feel betrayed by her "leadership." I hope her tenure as Majority Leader and Representative both come to a swift end.

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By Tom Belt (not verified) on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 8:58pm

The best comment I can make about Pelosi is "When you assume, you make an ass out of you and me. That statement is being generous. I had things right, she made an ass out of herself and she is still doing the same thing.
It is time for her to quietly step aside and enjoy her husbands billions.

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By daveawayfromhome (not verified) on Thu, 12/20/2007 - 2:16am

The real "assuming" being done here is the American People assuming the position. Again.

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