Another Dem Eases Up On Opposition To Pelosi Ahead Of Key Test Vote

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Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) has eased up on his threat to oppose Nancy Pelosi for speaker, Politico reported.

During an interview with a local television station on Sunday, flagged by Politico, Lynch said that during the January vote for speaker he would “obviously” support Pelosi over a Republican. Pelosi’s allies have suggested that voting against Pelosi for speaker would be effectively supporting a Republican.

“If it becomes as a choice between a Republican and Nancy Pelosi, I’ll obviously support Nancy Pelosi,” Lynch reportedly said Sunday. “But I do think we risk losing the majority in the House — we risk having Trump elected for another four years — if the Democrats don’t offer a new direction in the Democratic Party.”

Lynch was one of 16 lawmakers and incoming members who signed a letter of intent to oppose Pelosi.

The comments adds to reports that Pelosi has quietly quelled a rising faction within her party, that was previously intent on dismissing the lame-duck minority leader for new leadership.

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  1. Just a note: Steve Lynch is not my congressman, thanks be to G_d. (Joe Kennedy is.) But I know of Lynch. The best way to describe him is “Dumb as a post.”

  2. Literally one week ago: “we are committed to voting for new leadership both in our caucus meeting and on the House floor.”

    Now: “of course I’ll vote for her on the floor!”

    I’m glad he came around and isn’t going to put McAdams and Spanberger in a bad spot for their first vote, but geez, this guy…

  3. Looking like Grassley doesn’t help.

  4. Dear Rep. Lynch,

    You can walk away from the spotlight now. And don’t forget to pick up your pride, which you seem to have dropped on the floor.

    Best,

    A supporter of the boss lady

  5. Come on in guys, the water’s fine.

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