Why did the Democrats make Pelosi speaker?
820124
Pelosi is an American abomination, an uncouth, raucous politician unfit to lead.  She belongs in prison.  Democrats adore her.  Role model?
902487
Donald Rumsfeld is the resigning Secretary of Defense, he is the link between the President and the Military.\n\nNancy Pelosi is not the Speaker, she is the most senior Democrat and will most likely be voted into the position by her party when Congress is in session again
931895
LOL...This is so random...\nBut I would bet that Tiger would make a better Speaker of the house....
832065
Pelosi and Dean spread that provocative propaganda to create a stir and regain power.  They knew it wouldn't stand to reason.  The lower level liberals are still feeling the ripples, not realizing that they were used, simply residing at the bottom of the donkey's food chain.\n\nPelosi retracted her demands for impeachment.  They won the election.
91734
She is the answer to the Republicans winning.  The Democrats who want her to be nominated are wishy washy liberals who don't understand the political process.  If they would concentrate on winning elections rather than making bold social statements they would be a lot more successful.
827531
The only thing that will change since the Dem's won their fight are domestic issues. They haven't a plan to get out of Iraq either. They are soft on illegal immigration, the Patriot Act, and abortion. Having Nancy Pelosi, a notorious San Francisco liberal, Speaker of the House, is a disaster for America.
822316
You're a guy? Have you looked at your Avatar recently? \n\nI am THRILLED that the Dems won - but I am anxious about Nancy Pelosi being Speaker of the House. There are so many people out there who would be more eloquent, and less threatening to the other side.
828621
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the lower house of Congress, the House of Representatives. The current Speaker is Dennis Hastert, a Republican Congressman from Illinois, whose term will expire at the end of the 109th Congress on January 3, 2007. Owing to the recent victory of the Democratic Party in the 2006 midterm elections, Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader, is likely to be elected Speaker of the House for the 110th Congress.\nThe office of Speaker was created by the Constitution of the United States. The Speaker is elected by the House of Representatives, and is its highest-ranking officer. Although the text of the Constitution does not require the Speaker to also be a member of the House, in fact the Speaker has always been a Representative. The Speaker is always a member of the majority party, and is that party's leader, outranking the House Majority Leader.\nThe "Speaker of the House," as the officer is colloquially known, does not normally personally preside over debates, instead delegating the duty to other members of Congress. Aside from duties relating to heading the House and his or her political party, the Speaker also performs administrative and procedural functions, and remains the Representative of his or her congressional district.\nIn the Presidential Line of Succession, the Speaker is second in the line, after the Vice President of the United States and before the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate.
752278
Because one of the big problems with Republicans these days is that they're forced to do everything for the benefit of the Republican party, rather than for the benefit of their constituents.\n\nPeople realized this, and elected Democrats because they will actually do what they are supposed to do... or at the very least they will not be punished for doing so.
516779
A change in the power structure. When Democrats take control of either the House or Senate, it will be a whole new ballgame.
820988
Democrats cant deal with real issues. they have to revert to tactics such as the BIG LIE, distortions, smears, creating scandals, diversionary tactics , fear-mongering, class war-fare and history revision
762259
I would love to add to your statement but you have covered it well!\n\nThose that wish to cause problems for us would prefer that a Democrat be in charge.  Democrats are complacent!\n\nA fine example was during the Carter administration.  Iran held United States citizens hostage while the Carter administration tried to talk.  As soon as a Republican took office, the hostages were released.
730551
Truth doesn't matter in this election. It is all about taking control of Congress. Pelosi represents the most far out Liberal section of our country. Look at what is legal in San Fransisco and you will see what is coming soon to you Congress
906684
This does not answer your question but Nancy Pelosi really scares me, She is way to far left to have that much power. How would you feel if she became the majority leader? P.S. funny answer with the misspelled Cheney question but don't quit your day job.LOL!
82762
Idealogically, the Democratic Party of today is meant to put the people before profits. However, the name of this party has changed. For example, Republicans will brag that Lincoln was Republican, but what was Republican then is now the Democratic party. And I must disagree that Democrats go against anthing that Republicans try to do, it is just that the Democrats care more about the people of the United States than oil and money unlike our Republican leaders.
761766
They didn't. The Democratic party is the real big tent. The Republicans are the fakers.
75999
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, California, 8th District.  Also House Democratic (Minority) Leader.\n\nHoward Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.