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November 1, 2010

Pelosi Planning to Help Take Obama Down?

I'm not sure what to make of this - it's a lot of innuendo with little detail - but a brief emailed message from what is said to be a "White House Insider" appears to reinforce rumors of a significant rift between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the president - and a looming cloud of scandal now threatening the Obama White House:

Once again, CLOSELY watch for Pelosi news. Speaker preparing for departure from Congress, but going to burn bridges as she does so - namely all those leading to the White House. Speculation she will assist in clearing way for Congressional investigations against Obama White House in coming year. In effect, Pelosi willing to help take Obama down. Quote from within her office that came back to me as follows, "How that - expletive-idiot ever got elected is beyond me. Well let's see how he does without me around to carry his -expletive- water." Pelosi very unhappy receiving directive from WH to not attempt any significant legislation during lame duck session. "Leave a mess for the Republicans." Pelosi furious over directive as it will further diminish her legacy (emphasis added). I don't think the lady likes being told what to do...

Also confirmed by two other sources Clinton people have been communicating regularly with Pelosi. Something very big is up w/that. I believe that something involves primary challenge against Obama. I have indicated that possibility to you before -- this appears to once again confirm. Divide now between "Obama Democrats" and "Clinton Democrats". (emphasis added) More on this likely to come following Wednesday meeting. Basic question is now this: Do we try and save Obama or save the party? I of course suggest the latter and working to do just that.

Just BS or 'for real'? This isn't the first news of a Pelosi-Obama feud, Pelosi has long publicly criticized Obama so if true it would come as a surprise to no one. The same applies to news of a divide between "Obama Democrats" and "Clinton Democrats" since Democrats in general are split over Obama for 2012. Whatever the case, it all makes for entertaining reading, at the very least.

Related:
White House Insider: "They were in shock at the president’s behavior." (... interview with the White House Insider reveals a Democratic Party civil war, with growing opposition to the Obama White House.)
White House Insider: "President Obama is lost. Absolutely lost." (... with this White House it is no longer a matter of a scandal, but of scandals.)

Posted by Richard at November 1, 2010 3:16 PM

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