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What Will Pelosi Do?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Elections

Here’s a list from the AP:

_Boost the minimum wage? The only question is how high, how fast.

_Fiscal discipline? “Remove all doubt. Pay as you go.”

_Research on new embryonic stem cells? Scrap the ban on federal funding.

_Problematic prescription drug coverage for seniors? “We can do something about that.”

_9-11 commission recommendations? Approved on Day One.

We shall see…

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9 Responses to “What Will Pelosi Do?”

Paul Silver Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 10:04 am
After they go after the low hanging fruit I hope they focus on organizational issues like reforming redistricting, earmarks, lobbying, opening primaries so that more moderates can win.
BrianOfAtlanta Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 10:49 am
Paul, those would be very nice to see. I’m not holding my breath, but I’d really like to see all of those things.
Justin Gardner Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 10:52 am
The Dems would do well to ensure moderate majorities for future elections because a) it’ll ensure that the fundies don’t get control again and b) they’re probably more likely to vote Dem if they stay closer to the middle.
Jimmy the Dhimmi Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 11:26 am
I see 3 or 4 vetos coming in response to that list. The Democrats will not have enough votes to overcome those vetos.
DosPeros Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Pay as you go. I’m all for it. This should be a fun two years.
JustAnotherIdjut Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
Jimmy,

I don’t think anyone has told the president that he has the authority to veto.
Rob Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 12:29 pm
Who says it will be Pelosi; Murtha is now officially vying for the spot.
sleipner Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
He doesn’t think he needs to veto…he’ll just rewrite the laws as they come down with signing statements.

I can’t wait! Yippee!!!!
Alan Stewart Carl Says:
November 8th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Murhta is actually vying for Steny Hoyer’s spot (which would be Majority Leader once the Dems take power). I haven’t heard that Pelosi is in any jeopardy.

As for Bush’s veto power, I believe the two houses of congress can set new rules for themselves without Presidential oversite. So if they want new lobbying rules and earmark rules and such, they can just do it.

Most of the big agenda items would have to go through Bush — but he can’t veto them all. Like Clinton after ‘94, he’ll have to pick and choose what to veto if he wants his presidency to be at all viable for the final two years.

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