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Pelosi's approval rating plummets

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor May 18, 2009 06:27 PM

Embattled House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has approval ratings nearly as low as Newt Gingrich when he was the primary lightning rod in Congress, a new poll says.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released this afternoon found that the approval of how Pelosi is doing her job as speaker has dropped from 51 percent in January to 46 percent in March to 39 percent now.

In the new survey, conducted Thursday through Sunday while Pelosi was embroiled in controversy over how much she was told about waterboarding of terrorist suspects, 48 percent of respondents said they disapproved of her performance.

In a news conference on Thursday, she said she had been misled by the CIA -- an accusation that prompted officials of both parties to defend the spy agency and that provoked some angry Republicans to say she should put up proof or shut up and apologize.

Gingrich, the former GOP house speaker during the mid-1990s, has called on Pelosi to resign as speaker. He had his approval rating drop into the low 30 percent and as low as 25 percent in March 1997.

Meanwhile, Mike Huckabee, the former presidential candidate turned talk show host, has found another venue to bash Pelosi.

Who knew he was a poet?

The verses posted on his website begin:

Here's a story about a lady named Nancy
A ruthless politician, but dressed very fancy
Very ambitious, she got herself elected Speaker
But as for keeping secrets, she proved quite a "leaker."

And the poem later refers to the recent controversy:

She sat in briefings and knew about enhanced interrogation;
But claims she wasn't there, and can't give an explanation.
She disparages the CIA and says they are a bunch of liars;
Even the press aren't buying it and they're stoking their fires.

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Let's see, Pelosi says that the CIA lied, but she says this after the 5th version of her story wasn't believed. HMM!

Posted by Paul Jones May 19, 09 03:48 PM
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There is nothing wrong with the USA that would not be cured if we would just get rid of the criminals. And if we did- would there BE any democrats in the morning?

Posted by ralpherus May 19, 09 03:48 PM
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The Republicans are such whimps!!! They are asking NP to apologize!!! If she were a Republican the Dems would be asking for her head on a platter...and how about Notre Dame bowing at the alter of Obama, yucking it up with a baby killer and the "majority" of the students making excuses for themselves. Student's of Notre Dame - there are many out here ashamed of what you have done! Who will defend the defenseless. Abortion is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. You haven't learned you can not compromise the word of God. He will remember you! What do you stand for anyway? How are you different from students at other universities?

Posted by Rob May 19, 09 03:50 PM
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Look at it this way. The major media were always throwing crxp at Gingrich, while nowadays the major media routinely support The Wicked Witch of the West. For her to sink so low without the media actively seeking her destruction means that the popularity of Pelosi vs Gingrich is a poor comparison of public standing.

Posted by Osamas Pajamas May 19, 09 03:51 PM
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Well, to all the you owe me this and you owe me that(civil war reparations), can now sit on their couches, watch their TV's, and have everything handed to them on a silver platter, while the middle class gets screwed again. The problem with our country now is most Americans are just plain lazy and afraid to speak what is on our minds, god forbid if we hurt somebody's feelings.(I'm going to sue) Whatever happened to the majority rules? Does anybody know.
I think they should pay the idiots in DC, including the president(biggest socialist, other than Pelosi ) by performance, and if you don't perform go home. Aren't we the taxpayers that pay their salaries. It is time the middle class stood up and took this country back and get rid of the dead weight. Whenever I see Pelosi's picture, I tell my Fiance that she can't be trusted and she will sell this country out. I think she was the first in line for waterboarding(Damn Liar)
You all have a great day.

I

Posted by JR May 19, 09 03:51 PM
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Pelosi should do everyone a favor and step down. She is more of a distraction than a help and nothing good ever comes out of someone that eaten up with hate.

Posted by Faye Stancil May 19, 09 03:52 PM
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Constitutional convention and more tea parties!!!!!!! AYE.
We have to get our country back people.

Posted by Shelly Strand May 19, 09 03:53 PM
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What torture, #680. Did we pull out fingernails, cut off heads, cut off hands,
gouge out eyes, etc. etc. THAT'S TORTURE.
What the US did to SAVE LIVES from these fanatics is NOT torture.
People like you will only understand this common sense when their childs
throat is under the knife of a terrorist who places no value on human life.
THEN,and only THEN, do you get it!!!

Posted by mj brown May 19, 09 03:53 PM
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I say the CIA should waterboard Nancy Peolosi to get her to tell the truth!

Posted by marvlus May 19, 09 03:53 PM
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Brad wrote, "It almost sounds like NP was the one who waterboarded people, locked them up without just cause, invaded a country or two, started a war, made all the a bad loans and lost the election for the repubs. Its all water under the bridge now, time to move on and talk about our future in a constructive way. "

They were waterboarded and locked up because they were terrorist. Both the Afgan and Iraq wars were approved by by Congress. Barney Frank and team forced banks to make bad loans. But the republicans did lose the election a by
themselves. Having the Speaker of the House accuse someone of telling a lie to to Congress needs to be investigated and discussed.

Posted by BO OUT May 19, 09 03:53 PM
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Please Nancy, just go away

Posted by AJAlfaro May 19, 09 03:53 PM
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Have you noticed that liberals always want to "move forward" when their own people are under the gun for things they did in the recent past, but when they have an opportunity to bash Republicans they'll go back in history as far as they want?
Two weeks ago, they were all crying for prosecution of Bush admin folks for waterboarding, but when it turns out doing so would require holding Queen Leftie accountable, then suddenly it's "water under the bridge" ...?
Clinton ignored terrorism? Water under the bridge.
Pelosi knew we were waterboarding terrorists? Too long ago to care.
John Edwards used his sick wife for sympathy points while he screwed the help? Who's Edwards again?
Kerry did worse in college than Bush, but kept his grades sealed? Ancient history.
Kennedy murdered a girl in a car? Oh, that was years ago.
Byrd a Klansman? People change!

Posted by Al May 19, 09 03:54 PM
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There's a new Surreal Life TV show...it's long running and popular. It's about the Democrats in politics. It stars Pelosi, Reid, Barney Frank, John Edwards, Hillary and Bill Clinton, Charlie Rangel, Rahm Emanuel, Barack Hussein Obama & his buddy Jeremiah Wright, Jessie Jackson, Dennis Kucinich and his buddy Shirley McClaine, and many more.

Posted by JJ May 19, 09 03:54 PM
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Not surprising this woman is an embarrasment to our country, a liar and I think if we knew all she has done, guilty of treason.

Posted by Ol Redneck May 19, 09 03:58 PM
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I predict the Democrats will throw Pelosi under the bus as soon as it becomes obvious to their slow-witted minds that she is a liability. The Prime Directive is to guard the Dictator at all costs and Pelosi is replacable.

www.americandictatorobama.com

Posted by Mr, Lucas Brice May 19, 09 04:04 PM
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“Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive [to the God-given rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness], it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government. When a long train of abuses and usurpations, [evidences] a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.” Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

The overwhelming majority of our elected leaders are pursuing policies, which will inevitably imperil our lives, our liberty and our happiness. Pelosi is merely the worst of the worst.

Posted by Brian'61 May 19, 09 04:04 PM
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@brad #670 - yeah.... so I guess you are against prosecuting the operatives who carried out the waterboarding too then right?

I didn't think so... pull you head out of the sand or pull your lip over your head and swallow (should fit)

Posted by johnny_p May 19, 09 04:04 PM
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If Nancy is still Speaker in 2010 it'll be a land slide for the Republicans in the Election and I think a lot of Democrats know that.

Posted by Satch May 19, 09 04:06 PM
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I love this line...."The Democratic Party needs to find a replacement that is consistent with the high caliber people that the President has selected for other key positions." -- what "high caliber people" are you referring to? The tax cheats in his administration -- let's see, last count I believe there was 4 or 5 of them?

And Obama's decision making and judgment so far has been spot on -- closing GITMO without a plan? Releasing info on techniques that keep your family and mine safe? I read an article not long about Obama being a Manchurian Candidate, scary how correct the article seems as his only enemies seem to be the citizens of the US. He and his entire administration need to be replaced before I have to start telling my kids “Long ago, this used to be a country of freedom and liberty, where you could work as hard as you want to achieve your goals” – now it’s just sit back and hope the government takes care of you. I want the government out of my wallet, away from my car, out of my life.

I work hard for what I have – it’s not MY fault of the lazy bum across the street chose not to do his homework, learn to read or get off his butt to get a job. If you expect me to have to pay for your healthcare, then I darn well better have a say in the way you chose to live your life, after all I will be paying for it!

Posted by upset in texas May 19, 09 04:06 PM
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She is such an embarrassment. It is beyond rational thought what the Democrats are doing with her as speaker.

Posted by Atlas May 19, 09 04:06 PM
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I love this line...."The Democratic Party needs to find a replacement that is consistent with the high caliber people that the President has selected for other key positions." -- what "high caliber people" are you referring to? The tax cheats in his administration -- let's see, last count I believe there was 4 or 5 of them?

And Obama's decision making and judgment so far has been spot on -- closing GITMO without a plan? Releasing info on techniques that keep your family and mine safe? I read an article not long about Obama being a Manchurian Candidate, scary how correct the article seems as his only enemies seem to be the citizens of the US. He and his entire administration need to be replaced before I have to start telling my kids “Long ago, this used to be a country of freedom and liberty, where you could work as hard as you want to achieve your goals” – now it’s just sit back and hope the government takes care of you. I want the government out of my wallet, away from my car, out of my life.

I work hard for what I have – it’s not MY fault of the lazy bum across the street chose not to do his homework, learn to read or get off his butt to get a job. If you expect me to have to pay for your healthcare, then I darn well better have a say in the way you chose to live your life, after all I will be paying for it!

Posted by upset in texas May 19, 09 04:07 PM
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I have been reading on this blog some of the comments and how people are jaded by our current two party system. My personal thought, if you want change vote for some other party. You want to see real change in our government, start voting Constitution or Independent. It does not matter what they stand for or what they believe in because it does not matter now with the two party system, but if other parties and independents start showing up in elected offices the Republican and Democratic parties might stop and start listening to the rest of us who are tired of the same old thing no matter what party is in power. You want to scare the politicians elect an Independent for President next!

Posted by Nick May 19, 09 04:08 PM
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I can't believe the House hasn't removed her as Speaker yet

Posted by John Larson May 19, 09 04:10 PM
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I bet Pelosi did not understand what she was told. She really doesn't seem like the sharpest pencil in the box. After all she said 500 million Amercians are losing jobs each month....hmmmm.....waterboard....surfboard....hmmmm

Posted by Tony Aponte May 19, 09 04:11 PM
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Where is his birth certificate? Everything this guy does will be null and void!

Posted by Michael May 19, 09 04:11 PM
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Did I miss the proof the CIA offered of what its briefing included? Why should anyone be surprised by lies on the part of an agency which basically uses them whenever they find it expedient? Did anyone pay attention to Bob Graham's comments? I think not.

Posted by stpeteannmary May 19, 09 04:16 PM
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I love the liberals defending her. They crack me up. They are still more concerned with a terrorist's so called 'rights' than the fact that they elect people who only care about power and will say and do anything to get it.
Liberals (progressives, socialists, communists, whatever you want to call them) will be the downfall of this country unless true fiscal conservative, limited government, free market people take a stand.
Wake up America.

Posted by Dave May 19, 09 04:17 PM
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The People's Republic of California, or should I say Jonestown 2.0 , will keep electing her, Feinstein, Boxer & Arnold because they Loooooooooove the idea of govt. directing their every move and thought (or lack there of). The same mentality of so many Americans is why have Chairman Maobama in office and may get Franken in the Senate. Thanks, Idiots.

Posted by Frank May 19, 09 04:17 PM
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Nancy Pelosi is such a liar. Why are we putting up with this!!!!
I say we start anew next election and vote them all out!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Ann Gill May 19, 09 04:17 PM
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Given the vitriol posted herein by both sides, is it time to stop asking for comments, Globe?

Posted by hwsmom May 19, 09 04:22 PM
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Pinocchio Pelosi couldn't speak the truth if she tried. It is all about power control and money. Maybe she should be waterboarded instead for the truth. Wake up World. You think this is the "Change" you wanted. Quit living in the Matrix! Take the red pill!

Posted by nightingalern May 19, 09 04:22 PM
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Give a libs power and they start building camps and putting their pictures on everything. Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Chucky Schumer, Durbin the Turbin, Obama and his wife Patrick Ewing and the rest of the dirty liberal scum should all move to Russia.

Is that killer Ted Kennedy dead yet?

Posted by Obediah Snooks May 19, 09 04:24 PM
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Accurate "approval ratings" are a thing of the past, right along with unbiased journalism. No one in the mainstream media will allow Obama & his minions to have real approval ratings. He's a gonner in 2012.

Posted by Frank May 19, 09 04:26 PM
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She should count her blessings, if it were not a CNN poll her ratings would be lower. Next to obama and Reed she is the worst politician in the country.

Posted by Big Jim May 19, 09 04:27 PM
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Pelosi is herself the liar. She is on a power trip and totaly out of touch with the American people. She sat on all the briefings and dam well nows what was said.. She really screwed up trying to suck up to the leftist fringe elements in her district. t won't be long before she is at odds with Obama.

Posted by George May 19, 09 04:29 PM
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If Speaker Pelosi had been made aware of waterboarding and misrepresented the truth, she should be removed from her post and office. At the same time, any member of the House or Senate who in the past has voted for this and other types of torture or has not openly and publicly opposed this type of treatment of prisoners should be removed from office. Once upon a time we were better than this and as a country we would have demanded accountability. My grandfathers, who fought world wars against atrocities such as this, would be ashamed, as am I.

Posted by Scott May 19, 09 04:33 PM
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How do you know Nancy Pelosi is lying?

Her lips are moving!

Posted by Sachmo May 19, 09 04:34 PM
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Actually, I hope NP doesn't resign. She's the best rallying point, other than Mr. Obummer, for the GOP to focus the 2010 and 2012 elections on. The Dems are running amok everywhere. Every aspect of American society and culture is being buried by these twits. The People simply must take back Congress in 2010 and the White House in 2012 and hope we can reverse the marxist, socialist infestation Mr. Obummer and NP and Reid have brought down on us all. Free thinking people in this country knew what we were getting when Candidate Obummer showed up and what he was capable of. Therefore, I blame everyone in theis country who voted bor him as the ones at fault for all our present problems.

Posted by KTerry May 19, 09 04:37 PM
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I have a real hard time believing that Pelosi has a 39% approval rating. 19 or less seems more like it, honestly. I just hope the lying botoxed hag gets the boot, she's an embarrassment, not to mention a complete imbecil.

Posted by Nicky May 19, 09 04:40 PM
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Hi there John Longmire,

Another ad hominem argument, this tactic is a page out of the liberal playbook that we have come to know all to well. Your comments are as pathetic as your agenda so I suggest you start to fossilize.

Liberals are showing their colors and the only thing to fear here is for the majority of the populous at the center and right to do nothing. Now is a time to take a page out of the liberal playbook and be loud,be proud and demand change...LOL!


Now is

Posted by PiercingEyes May 19, 09 04:40 PM
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This is #3 in line for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue???
I'm impressed with straight-forwardness...and honesty!
Get rid of her, self-absorbed, megalomaniac...!

Posted by RMM May 19, 09 04:42 PM
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NP is just another opportunistic politician trying to have it both ways. Too many rascals and bovine scatologists, not enough statesmen.

Posted by Byron May 19, 09 04:42 PM
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NP is just another opportunistic politician trying to have it both ways. Too many rascals and bovine scatologists, not enough statesmen.

Posted by Byron May 19, 09 04:43 PM
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While our attention has been focused on Pelosi below is what has been quietly passed in the house of reps. "Never let a crisis go to waste."

It also explains the swine flu media frenzy.

Summary: 2009 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Pandemic Flu
Department of Defense and Intelligence Activities in Iraq and Afghanistan: $81.6 billion.

Posted by Craig May 19, 09 04:45 PM
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I agree Pelosi needs to go, but no one in the media has covered Sen. Deianne Feinstien in steering billions in govt contracts to CB Richard ellis for foreclosed assets disposal. Why is that important? One of CB Richard Ellis' diectors is Feinstiens husband who will personally profit.

Posted by Gargantuan May 19, 09 04:47 PM
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Lets face it there are corrupt men and women in both parties. But there are also decent ethical people in both parties.

Posted by Paul May 19, 09 04:50 PM
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2 for dinner is a moron.............

Posted by Smilinjack May 19, 09 04:55 PM
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Nancy is in need of mental help! Hope she seeks it because any clinic would lock her up & never let the basket case out. And no way does she have a 39% approval rateing! There are not that many stupid people in the world.

Posted by BILL BARGA May 19, 09 05:00 PM
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OBAMAFAN1 FOR PRESIDENT 2012 !!!!!!

Posted by OBAMAFAN2 May 19, 09 05:00 PM
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Pelosi and all the other Democrats who knew about waterboarding are liars also(remember it's not just Pelosi who knew but other Democrats were briefed on waterboarding as well)

Posted by ConstantineXI May 19, 09 05:02 PM
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What a mess she has made; only a liberal democrat could tell this many lies in this short span of time.

Posted by paul May 19, 09 05:02 PM
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I think that we should think about having the CIA waterboard Nancy. It will answer two questions. 1). What did Nancy know and when did she know it ; and 2). It will help Nancy resolve the question in her own mind as to whether waterboarding is really torture. A side benefit is that moral at the CIA will undoubtedly improve signifcantly.

Posted by LFDG May 19, 09 05:03 PM
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Her only purpose in life is to keep herself in office and she will do and say anything to maintain it . Truth is used only if it attains her goal!! Unfortunately , there are too many members of Congress who are the same on both sides of the aisle.

Posted by RVH May 19, 09 05:06 PM
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Carefull Nancy;
The CIA may contact a Peshawar Labor Pool and hire someone to take care of you
Watch your step, you hear!

Posted by Klaus Guttmamm May 19, 09 05:06 PM
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THANK YOU AMERICA FOR THIS COMMUNIST PRESIDENT AND A RUBBER STAMP DEMOCRATIC ( Near COMMUNIST ) CONGRESS. YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE!!!!! I HOPE OBAMA FAILS... I HOPE AMERICA FAILS, WHY........BECAUSE WE NEED ANOTHER REVOLUTION and/or CIVIL WAR TO HELP THE IDIOT ELECTORATE FIGURE JUST WHATS AT STAKE.

Posted by Steve Anderson May 19, 09 05:07 PM
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I seriously doubt the validity of the poll stating she is at 46 percent.....I think its got to be much lower!!! If not, then there are some seriously mentally challenged people in this country.

As Ive seen it......no one Ive spoken to gives her any kind of credibility......

Just who are these polls asking? Ive never been asked.... Is there anyone here thats taken their polls?

Posted by timtan May 19, 09 05:14 PM
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Santa, Santa Pelosi, madre de todos los ninos...An Evita Peron wannabe who hasn't got the brains God gave a retarded gnat. Resign and slither to representing the cesspool from whence you came.

Posted by Dave D May 19, 09 05:15 PM
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@A moderate conservative: So what you are saying is that you dont want politicians with moral values but would rather have politicians running the country who have no moral compass. Are you out of your mind? Look I find it unconscionable that people elect officials based on their religion but it is even more unconscionable to exclude someone because they are religious. That's a great message to be sending our children. We just had an election that proved my point. The alibis were already being formed that if Obama lost it would be because of racism. I submit that he won because of racism. Here is a great demonstration: An older, obviously black, woman called in to a radio talk show and made the ludicrous statement that if Obama won the primary she would vote for him but if he didn't then she would vote for Huckabee. Is there any doubt what this clueless woman's motivation was? The two candidates have nothing in common. She chose a black extreme liberal first and then a white evangelical conservative second. That's racism at it's finest.

Posted by Historyshowsus May 19, 09 05:18 PM
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The Democrats should keep Pelosi as Speaker. She could serve as their whipping "boy" for Obama's screw-ups. Otherwise Obama will become the nation's whipping "boy". Good luck, Democrats. You've fallen down the well. We have no need to throw stones down upon you.

Posted by Patrick C. May 19, 09 05:22 PM
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Nancy Pelosi is equal to Obama when it comes to power and ego. How come now that she's involved you don't hear talk anymore about prosecuting President Bush' aides or attorneys or V.P. Cheney for alleged atrocitties. For God's sake these are violent terrorists they deserve more than waterboarding. When it comes to the democrats, if the shoe fits, they never wear it. The CIA is the closest thing we have to our enemies and for Pelosi to denounce them as liers is a travesty. She new exactly what was ging on and when. Pelosi get a new job you can't handle this one

Posted by E.J. - New Jersey May 19, 09 05:24 PM
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I nevr thought this day come. great day to throw the princess under the bus!

Posted by heidemarie May 19, 09 05:25 PM
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How bad can the economy be if a obamafan can afford a computer, dsl and support a crack habit. Cockroaches like Pelosi survive everything so she'll get away with this too. I just hope they don't bury us completely before the lemmings wake up. I still hear other Obama supporters asking when their stimulus checks are coming! Suckers.

Posted by Mark Magyar May 19, 09 05:32 PM
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OMG - #1 wants a gazillion dollars, #2 is a lying gaff machine, #3 is a lying incompetent. This is like a remake of Austin Powers.

Posted by Todd Brandish May 19, 09 05:33 PM
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Well said #747!!

Posted by NMB May 19, 09 05:33 PM
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Nancy has trouble reading words off a piece of paper written by someone else. She is too old and women don't make good figureheads.

Posted by oracle2world May 19, 09 05:43 PM
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Nancy Polosi will be gone as Speaker by the end of the summer. Democrats, particularly Hoyer of Maryland, have ambitious eyes on the Speakership. It will not be Republicans that will do her in in the end, it will be her own fellow Democrats.

Posted by Mark May 19, 09 05:44 PM
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They ( Democrats) all are ruining this "Free" country of ours. Socialism is not a pretty thing. Let the companies who made bad business decisions suffer their own demise. If my business fails, I either make cuts, file for bankruptcy or close down. The government has no business owning or running the private sector. My children and your children, their children and their children's children will pay the cost of this " stimulus bailout" . Where and who does the president think will pay for the trillions he is spending? You and Me !!!! One who bows down to another leader is not who I want representing our country. Stand up America, let your voice be heard.

Posted by R. Courtney May 19, 09 05:46 PM
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Only the loons in California would elect someone like Pelosi. Sadly, the California loons are driving American policy, from global warming and auto mileage / emission standards to tax and spend policies. They are driving us right into the ground. Why can't they look at the disaster they have made of their own state and realize that they should try to learn from the states that are not begging for federal welfare instead of telling us how to run our lives? I am all for allowing California to secede from the Union! (Then we can invade it and make it a subject territory and fix all the problems, like Pelosi.

Posted by Anon-California Westerner May 19, 09 05:51 PM
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to John Longmire:
You are obsessed with "gayness". You must be gay.

To Brad:
Typical Liberal tactic. Start bashing a Liberal and it's now time to "move on" and "talk about something constructive". Bash a Conservative and it's hate filled "silence the pig" BS for months.
Pelosi deserves bashing, and she WILL be news for months. Pelosi will not be Speaker by the end of August, live with it.

Posted by RoBotech May 19, 09 05:51 PM
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Off with her head!!! Another self-serving politico spouting drivel who needs to be ejected from Washington. She needs to get out and get a real job. This is just another nauseating example of the need for very short term limits for ALL citizen representatives regardless of party or position.

Where is the "change"??? Sounds like the same dirty, political status quo echoing from both the Bush and Clinton administrations. When are "we the people" going to figure out that the way we elect representatives has got to be taken seriously. Serving the People needs to be considered an honor - not a career and ego trip accompanied by an endless grab bag of goodies for the taking!!!

Posted by RGarcia May 19, 09 05:51 PM
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Amazing even more, since Newt had the entire press corpse (sic) against him, and Nancy has benefited from sweeping this under the rug.

Posted by amazing kong May 19, 09 05:53 PM
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Nancy will never resign. She is so in love with being in front of the camera, Its her only reason for exsisting. I've been to two county fairs,a pig beauty contest and a turkey calling and thought I had seen it all until I saw Ego Nancy strut and preem on TV. Its disgusting.She is so in love with herself.

Posted by John L. Sehler May 19, 09 06:01 PM
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I agree what a perfect group of Dems to rep. the country. I meet life long Dems that are calling them "dirty socialist". This just keeps getting better and better. We can only hope a group of true conservative leaders emerge and clean this mess up.

Posted by zanne May 19, 09 06:03 PM
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Miss Pelosi is all that represents good in the Congress today. She is an excellent representation of the state of our Congress and the US Government politicians in general.

I thank her for her service... now she can leave.

Posted by A thankful Democrat May 19, 09 06:13 PM
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Has anyone though about what happens if she's right? If they do release the notes of the meeting and we all find out she was right and the CIA WAS lying.That will make a lot of folks look very foolish. We already have Bob Graham's notes from the meeting and he supposedly is a fanatic note taker. His notes from that same birefing confirm what Pelosi said. He was the ranking Republican on the Intellegence Committee in 2002. Is he also a partisan liar?

Posted by dan May 19, 09 06:21 PM
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liking to americans on t.v. is the norm now. we see it every day. nothing happens to these people. i believe it really kicked in with Billie clinton. now seriously ! every time he spoke was a lie. i have no remembrance of him ever ! ever ! speaking the truth about anything. politicians watched and do the same thing, because liberal press is going to cover there a$$es. we get the same news as brainwashed countries. where is the truth ? would we have a republican president black or white with a hidden birth certific ? people have no idea what really is going on these days..we voted in full government control ! along with obama ! figure ?

Posted by michael May 19, 09 06:22 PM
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Speaker Pelosi's approval ratings is probably really around (9%) Nine Per Cent.
I base this on the Columbia Broadcasting Socialist Network News poll result.
Since the Socialist network will not stop at anything to achieve their lies then
I truly believe that her approval rating is actually -39% and they can not any longer manipulate the real results or allow the real result to be presented.

Posted by Jeff James May 19, 09 06:23 PM
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It's about time that the botox'ed till she's PLASTIC one RESIGNS.........this woman is so stupid that she actually believes her own garbage.........and expects US to believe it too!

Posted by jammies May 19, 09 06:29 PM
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This hysterical figure sought to undermine logistical support flowing from Turkey to Iraq during the Anti Saddam Intervention. The Kurd Communist Revo Party, located in the mountains over the border from Turkey, was approached by Pelosi's operatives. She attempted to get these people to create trouble for the Turks, even more than they had up to that point. She did all of this while visiting Syria.She had no diplomatic portfolio to do this. Her actions sought to see her own country defeated in Iraq. In most countries, like the ones she prefers, this hysterical RadLib figure with a pasted on kabuki mask face would have been shot.

Posted by HorizonScanner May 19, 09 06:31 PM
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She has and will always be a liar, the problem is the latest fib is so obvious that even the liberal leaning media can't ignore this one. It is so simple.

Posted by Smokey May 19, 09 06:32 PM
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everyone in washington needs to be removed

Posted by cmenomore May 19, 09 06:40 PM
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And people were worried about Governor Palin being a heart beat away? We have a moron Speaker of the House and worst a VP who is a complete idiot. I'm not much a fan of Obama, but I pray for him. God help us all.

Posted by milt May 19, 09 06:46 PM
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"Huck" for President! Democrats (Left leaning) should enjoy it while they can. Soon the pendulum will shift and they know it. It always does and the history of longevity in office, falls to the Republicans. 2010 and the spending spree is over! Not soon enough for most intelligent folks.

Posted by Ben May 19, 09 07:07 PM
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CNN, Communist News Network or any media polls have no meaning or credibility at all. Pelosi is simply an anti American little Soros puppet. She is a corrupt (follow her "investments" that we call insider trading in the real world).

This pathetic liar should be kicked out of office and sent off to prison for her part in the create a crisis agenda that she and her boss implemented for the sake of an election.

BTW, Mussolini, Stalin, Castro and Hitler were all very popular until they weren't. and by then it was too late.

Posted by Mickey May 19, 09 07:37 PM
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How can you tell a democrat is lying? Her lips are moving. Only with NP, her lips do not move due to the face lift. Seriously, why would they brief her and other members of congress about the techniques if they were not being used? She must have been sleeping (or texting) during the briefing.

Posted by pjhealy May 19, 09 07:52 PM
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Pelosi didn't just say she was misled by the CIA; she said that the CIA had LIED to her. There is a big difference between the two. Can boston.com be any more biased? All this talk about "angry Republicans" and the unpopular Newt Gingrich makes me think that this article was not intended to discuss the Peloi issue objectively. Please stop trying to tell Americans how to think. Just report the news. Nancy Pelosi is a liar, and her irresponsible comments have made our nation the ridicule of the world.

Posted by John S. May 19, 09 08:10 PM
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All you peoples saying these bad things are RACESTS! Im sick and tiered of these bad sayings going on. Cant stand to see a BLAck man get ahead in this country! All our prezident is doing is making it the same for every body to have the same and you all want to put salt in the game. Bout time some body cares for the Black MAn. Obama is for real. America is changeing. You all just has to deal with it. Americas chickins are coming home to roost! HA! HA!

Posted by Rupert Jones JAckson May 19, 09 08:22 PM
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I find it hard to believe her approval rating is really 39%. The vast majority of my friends, family and co-workers are on the left, ranging from moderate-left to extreme left and not a single one of them likes Pelosi and it's pretty much unified amongst them that Pelosi is an embarassment to the Democrats.

Where is this 39% of people who still support her ? I've yet to personally know a single person who still does.

Posted by Tracy May 20, 09 10:14 AM
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take away her Air Force 3Jumbo Jet and give her a witch"s broom to commute to San Francisco. It would match her appearance, actions,and help prserve the environment

Posted by Marshal Hunt May 20, 09 10:32 AM
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With all the lies the conservative main stream media are spreading, it is good that her approval rating is not worse. Pelosis did not demand big jets. Pelosi has never suggested taxing retirement income. The facts are not all in about the CIA torture episode.

Posted by Rich May 21, 09 03:55 PM
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pelosi the idiot.
pelosi the fool.

Posted by scot May 22, 09 03:36 PM
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Pelosi is a total disgrace to our country. She's a liar, a power monger who only cares for herself. She is the best chance the Republican Party has to come back to power. She and her lawyers think all they have to say is they don't want to talk about her comments on the CIA and the media will stop asking. Down with Pelosi. She'll have to be thrown out, because she won't step aside for the good of the party. It's all about Nancy and her personal power.

Posted by Rick May 24, 09 10:32 AM
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I feel sorry for the lady. She needs some time off , and some good doctors. She displays signs of medication mismanagement or bipolar disorder. It's unfortunate that her friends and colleagues haven't intervened and helped her to get some help. Her actions have to be as much an embarassment to Congress as much as they are to the rest of the Nation. I'm scared what she might say or do on her visit to China.

Posted by Rob Phillips May 24, 09 10:49 PM
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Pelosi needs to get out the way.

It is not Pelosi's Congress and she is not the indispensable individual.

She needs to retire and go on with her life. Leave us to our life.

Posted by Florida May 29, 09 10:06 AM
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The socialist think they created a bubble
They are recreating our laws...causing trouble.
But the day is coming, the people will rally
And when the votes get tallied....
They all WILL BE very humbled!!!!

Posted by Catherine Maltais June 27, 09 09:32 PM
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CONSERVATIVESSSSSS - you are right on! I live in CA, but am soooo willing to move! I'm ashamed and embarrassed by Pelosi...I think the people of San Francisco deserve what they are stupid enough to elect, but the rest of us don't deserve to be put though her hell.

Posted by Jank July 3, 09 10:45 AM
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Get that woman out! She is as destructive as a tornado and as corrupt as they come! A strong arm princess. California - wake up!!!!

Posted by Sue July 24, 09 09:11 AM
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I do not believe we can say she is a lady.For that she would need a lot of respect, not only money.
Corrupt can be can be a compliment for her.

Posted by Jorge Parellada August 1, 09 11:51 AM
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Pelosi and her entire corrupt family have robbed, lied to and cheated the people of California and America way too long. She is the true ring leader of "Hate and Blame America First". The people of California should be ashamed of themselves for putting this wild eyed lunatic into public office. She is beyond being a disgrace...she is an absolute bona fide Criminal and enemy of the American people! Wake up people...Pelosi has to go!!

Posted by dan August 12, 09 03:40 PM
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the hate i see in the comments posted here is why i chose to be independent. im not indecisive. i just refuse to play a game where people only agree with their party. nobody listens to the other party. and you all throw as many lies and as much slander as possible on the opposing party until someone "wins". republicans, my only question is why do you keep shouting "let us have our country back" unless you have been deported or forced to work as a slave (and i mean an actual slave not any of you metaphorical bullshit about being a socialist slave) nobodys taken your country. everyone on here can afford a computer and internet access so please stop acting like your about to have your family go hungry. democrats. try to work with the other party. tackle one issue at a time and stop trying to shove 8 different policies down americans throats every week without thinking them out or planning properly. stop blaming bush whether it was his fault or not doesnt matter anymore.im sure ill get a few hate replies for this. i respect anyone who disagrees with me. which is more than i can say for 90% of these posts

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