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EarlG

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8. I have no problem with this

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 03:24 PM

Jul 17

The MAGAs are cooking nicely all on their own with a select few Democrats (like Ro Khanna) stirring the pot.

IMO, we don't want them to start wondering why they're suddenly standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Nancy Pelosi, of all people. My worry is that it will make MAGAs suspicious, and we don't want them to switch their position and start agreeing with Trump that this is some kind of Democratic hoax/set up.

Plus, there are probably a lot of Americans who would rather talk about kitchen table issues than talk about Jeffrey Epstein right now. I don't think it's a bad thing for Nancy Pelosi to stay out of this at the moment. Let the MAGAs abandon Trump without them having to worry that doing so will align them with liberal Democrats that they hate.

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Nancy Pelosi characterizes the Epstein scandal and seeming coverup as "a distraction" from kitchen table issues [View all] demmiblue Jul 17 OP

Big 'distraction!' elleng Jul 17 #1

Evidence she needs to be no longer relevant in politics --- her and all the other old fogies. nt in2herbs Jul 17 #2

No it Is NOT. Nancy Pelosi Shouldn't be Cha Jul 17 #20

The transcript, Cha. sheshe2 Jul 17 #45

Wow.. Nancy is making some Excellent Points. Cha Jul 18 #46

That's why I needed to find the transcript, it's easier for me to read than hear. sheshe2 Jul 18 #48

I get more out of something like Cha Jul 18 #50

Ooops, sorry! I fixed the link. sheshe2 Jul 18 #49

No Worries.. TY! Cha Jul 18 #51

Exactly. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 18 #68

At best, it's a serious lapse in judgement. GaYellowDawg Jul 18 #56

Yes, there is. The protection of our children and justice for the 1000+ victims of Epstein and those on his client list. artemisia1 Jul 18 #65

Speaker Emerita is correct. The trump administration is desperately trying to change the subject... Hekate Jul 17 #3

David Hogg watches this and shakes his head... Arazi Jul 17 #4

Keeping the powder dry -- again. Duncan Grant Jul 17 #5

I happen to agree with Nancy.... FarPoint Jul 17 #6

It worked against Hillary. It worked against Kerry. LuvLoogie Jul 17 #40

In another time, she would be absolutely correct. harumph Jul 17 #7

I have no problem with this EarlG Jul 17 #8

I agree with this. As strategy. I do think there is a crack in the base that absolutely should be exploited. It can't be tulipsandroses Jul 17 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jul 18 #63

Sigh. madibella Jul 17 #9

Every kitchen table discussing it, but the elites Johonny Jul 17 #10

She doesn't need to talk about it newdeal2 Jul 17 #11

What's with this bipartisanship when it comes to lack of transparency? fujiyamasan Jul 17 #12

About time for her to retire Ritabert Jul 17 #13

No it is NOT. nt Cha Jul 17 #21

We need some younger people in there and I'm old Ritabert Jul 17 #22

Of course we do.. but that doesn't mean Cha Jul 17 #41

If I hear someone kacekwl Jul 17 #14

THANK YOU Skittles Jul 17 #24

+1 leftstreet Jul 17 #26

Plus, statistically... regnaD kciN Jul 17 #33

That phrase make me cringe too fujiyamasan Jul 17 #43

I agree with Kevin Kruse. This falls into the same category as "TACO", where some of us Mike 03 Jul 17 #15

Like Schumer, past the freshness date. NewHendoLib Jul 17 #16

I think she's correct. hunter Jul 17 #17

We are not involved Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #30

It's well past the time for popcorn. hunter Jul 17 #36

The drama with Trump and MAGA Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #44

Another one for the "this is why we lose" file BannonsLiver Jul 17 #18

I really respect her contributions but that answer makes it clear ecstatic Jul 17 #19

LONG PAST TIME Skittles Jul 17 #25

Yeah I'm pissed about the use of the word "distraction" here fujiyamasan Jul 18 #47

I don't agree with her on this one. Baitball Blogger Jul 17 #23

Please elaborate on those kitchen table issues Aviation Pro Jul 17 #27

So what's she throwing on the table? leftstreet Jul 17 #28

If it wasn't important to Trump Henry203 Jul 17 #29

a distraction perhaps, for those B.See Jul 17 #32

Just kick back and watch. If it breaks MAGA what could go wrong? rickyhall Jul 17 #34

Minimizing the Epstein case as a distraction johnnyfins Jul 17 #35

Here's a thought: discuss both. I know, what? flvegan Jul 17 #37

Is she still in the House? I thought she said she was retiring several years ago. jalan48 Jul 17 #38

She's wrong on this JustAnotherGen Jul 17 #39

Can we change the term! Traildogbob Jul 17 #42

More like sitting on the sofa with a laptop and/or phone Arazi Jul 18 #61

I Hear you! Traildogbob Jul 18 #66

Sounds comfy and perfectly perfect ❤️ Arazi Jul 18 #67

Why can't more than one thing be happening ? JI7 Jul 18 #52

Here's a distraction. "Her Emails". Ingore it and it will go away. usonian Jul 18 #53

Doing what Trump wants? Who is she protecting? Blue Full Moon Jul 18 #54

it does seem odd Skittles Jul 18 #55

Could have / should have phrased her response better Auggie Jul 18 #57

Reminds me when Dumbya invaded Iraq and then torture videos, NP said we need to Move Forward msfiddlestix Jul 18 #58

That's what I think!!! Entertaining, yes, like a soap opera. BUT!!!!!! nt LAS14 Jul 18 #59

Same, it doesn't hit the pockets or civil / voting rights It's deprioritized in my book uponit7771 Jul 18 #60

Right now, Americans are absorbed by the Epstein files drama Deminpenn Jul 18 #62

it's not a fucking GAME, it's not a fucking STRATEGY Skittles Jul 18 #64

Disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat Jul 18 #69