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DNC: Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi talks war on women

I’m at the Democratic National Convention all week long and yesterday was included in a reporters round table with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Leader Pelosi spoke passionately about why the president should be re-elected saying, “I’ve issued a D.A.R.E.,” which stands for Disclose, Amend (the Constitution to overturn Citizens United), Reform the system (leading to public financing of campaigns), and Elect reformers (in a bipartisan way)…We have to take back our democracy from the plutocracy.”

By Maya Dusenbery • 11 years ago

Nancy Pelosi talks to Melissa Harris-Perry about sexism in politics

You can always count on some real talk from Nancy Pelosi. This weekend she talked with Rachel Maddow Melissa Harris-Perry* about sexism in politics–something the former House Speaker knows a little something about. She argued that it’s hard to increase the number of women in Congress in a political environment driven by money, marked by bitter partisan conflict, and still struggling with underlying sexism. “The minute a woman gets tough in the debate,” Pelosi noted. “You know what people say about her.”

Yep, we sure do. And considering it may be another century before women have equal influence when it comes to campaign donations, the role of money in politics can’t be overstated either.

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By Lori Adelman • 12 years ago

Cain campaign continues attacks on women with sexist comments and victim-blaming “truth site”

It’s been an exceptional 24 hours for Herman Cain, even by Cain-sian standards.

The pizza mogul, former lobbyist and Republican frontrunner for the presidential nomination has exceeded all of our wildest dreams with his recent string of gaffes, attacks, and inappropriate laughs.

First there was the “Princess Nancy” comment during last night’s Republican debate. TPM notes that although Cain later admitted that this was a comment he “probably shouldn’t have made,” the sarcastic slur was repeated on Cain’s official Twitter account, which tweeted:

“The answer to Health Care: HR3000, the bill killed by “Princess Nancy” in committee #tcot #cnbcdebate”

Lord knows I can be a little too fond of nicknames at times, but even I know better ...

It’s been an exceptional 24 hours for Herman Cain, even by Cain-sian standards.

The pizza mogul, former lobbyist and Republican frontrunner for the presidential nomination has exceeded all of our wildest dreams with his ...

By Miriam • 13 years ago

What We Missed

A woman in the UK was sentenced to eight months in jail after deciding to retract the rape charges against her husband. Note: she’s not saying the rape didn’t happen, but that she doesn’t want to press charges after “emotional blackmail” from family. Community blogger Sarah has it right: WTF?

A former Real World Boston cast member was elected to office in Wisconsin last week. Welcome to the reality TV generation!

Dana Goldstein analyzes Nancy Pelosi’s run as the first ever female Speaker of the House. Pelosi announced Friday that she will run again for House Minority Leader, despite some calls for her to step down from House leadership.