The End of Pelosi’s Reign As Dems’ House Leader
THE ISSUE: Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s decision not to run for a Democratic leadership position with in the House.
Someone should tell Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and all politicians in her age bracket, regardless of party affiliation, that it’s time to retire (“Nancy: I’m done leading Dems,” Nov. 18).
I’m a long-time retired 85-year-old executive and consider myself quite smart. However, age takes its toll. I don’t care who you are.
Your memory is not as good as it used to be, nor is the up-and-go energy still there. It’s time to pass the reins to our younger, brighter and more energetic young men and women who love this country and are ready and willing to take on the challenge. P. Fletcher
Massapequa Park
Farewell, Madame Speaker. I cannot think of a better person than Pelosi to have been a counterpoint during the years of the Make America Great Again movement, and I’m glad she took a moment to praise President George W. Bush in her leadership retirement speech.
For all her progressivism
and partisanship, she turned out to be one of the increasingly rare political leaders who put statesmanship and the appearance of patriotism ahead of political brawling. I will miss her.
Jorge Sierra, The Bronx
The fawning mainstream media reports that Pelosi “decided” to step down from House leadership. Not true. The voters decided.
Pelosi waited until after Republicans had officially secured the House majority,
costing her the speaker’s gavel, before she “decided” to go.
Had the Dems held the House, she no doubt would have “decided” differently — despite her pledge that this term would be her last.
The media’s fawning over Pelosi would be embarrassing if they were real journalists. But as idolaters, they’re spot-on. Mark Godburn
Norfolk, Conn.
When he closed the book on Watergate, President Gerald Ford declared, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”
Now that Pelosi is surrendering her leadership role in Congress, cannot the same be said? Michael J. DiStefano
Jamestown, RI
Pelosi not seeking leadership re-election? Thank, God! Hey, Pelosi: Why not just quit now?
Thomas Sarc Central Islip