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January 2 thoughts on the Democrats' silence

Heather Cox Richardson
Jan 03, 2023
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The fight to become House speaker is fascinating on the Republican side, but I’m also watching the Democratic side. Have you noticed that we have heard virtually nothing from the Democrats about it? On the surface, that silence seems to reflect House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s style. She was famous for knowing when to stand back and let the Republicans tear…

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