Heath Shuler Says He'll Challenge Nancy Pelosi for Democratic Leader Post

I want to know what deal Nancy made with the White House which suddenly caused the White House to stop opposing Nancy staying on as Minority Leader. At the 11th hour, they stopped trying to force her out. WHY???????? What deal did Nancy Pelosi cut with the White House?? Was it to keep her mouth shut regarding a huge scandal in Chicago? Nancy knows all about it I am sure. She was going to scorch the earth and leave DC, and all of a sudden, she stopps that, and goes back to running for Minority leader with out White House opposition. Ummmm hummmmmm What deal did Nancy make? Why did the White House cave into that? Curious minds want to know.

Good for Heath, someone who's voice is heard in Washington not only with respect, but over time moreso in the country. His voice could make a difference for others over the long haul rather than Pelosi who enjoyed the power and spotlight of it all too much in my opinion. When you have trouble making smart statements to the American people and your peers have to pull you away that's a sign your not up to the task. Good luck to the Volunteer!

Heath Shuler would make a great LEADER for Democrats in the House. What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over again expecting a different result! Keeping Nancy Pelosi at the helm is nothing short of insanity!! 2012 will make 2010 look like a picnic in the park and Republicans will sweep what's left of the Democrats right outta Washington. Democrats!! Snap out of it!!! America doesn't like what you have become and unless you are willing to accept this reality and change the path you are on, the future isn't going to be very kind !! Look at all the governorships and state legislatures the Republicans are set to control!! The country does not want what you are selling Democrats!! Fix things now or else you'll be forced to later!

Lots of conservatives on this board all calling for Pelosi to step aside or resign. That alone shows how good she has been, and has more than earned last week's accolades as one of the most effective speakers in our history.

Just thought you might like to know: "ESPN rated him the 4th biggest NFL Draft bust of all time." Seems he's just keeping up with his past.

I am a independent voter, but I can tell you, is the Democratic party blind, their is so much distrust with Pelosi's leadership, I am stunned at those supporting her. Wake up Dem's

Heath is from our district and I voted for him. He's done a lot for the towns and people in this district. I hope that his challenge to Polosi is successful. We need some new/young blood leading the Dem. party. I wasn't pleased with a few of Heath's votes, but do I really want someone who ALWAYS vote the party line?? NO! That's the problem with politics today. By the way, I'm a retiree and look to the younger people to lead this country since the older ones haven't been doing such a good job lately.

While Pelosi is too far to the left, it sounds like Shuler is too far to the right. The problem with the party is the same issue the GOP is going through, too broad of a base. The GOP has nearly imploded from the fractures. The leadership needs to stick to the middle of the road and appeal to the majority of the party members.

when will the parties learn to work for the people and quit worring about being divided into groups. We are all americans. one is for the rich, which is the repulicans and the democrats for the small pooor people. Can't everyone work together and quit putting the blame on one party to the next. Lets try working together to help our country and the people that live here. We have people that are barely making it on social security, we have older people quitting medications cause they can't afford them when they hit there donut hole in there medicare d programs. Lets try working for the people that is why you all are there.

nancy pelosi was one of the most effective house speakers in modern history.without her political skills half of what was passed would have been beaten by rep opposition and weak willed dems. caving. This is why the right has put so much time and money into demonizing her.The dems ran and won in 08 on things like health care, drawing down in iraq and a more progressive approach to domestic policy.Instead of panicing over the mid term losses and continuing to allow what they and the pres. have done and are trying to do for america be misrepresented and lied about on the right,they need to stand and fight!Raising marginal tax rates on the top 1% from 36 to 39 is not "socialism" but sound and fair fiscal policy .We are talking about people who have done darn well and can afford to kick back alittle .Pelosi understands this shuler should either switch parties or drop back ten and punt!