I just got a personal, thank you email from Nancy Peolosi. Since posting on hornfans is about all I do to help the Democratic cause (I actually voted for Republican Michael Burgess in my local Congressional race and didn't so much a send a dollar to any Democratic candidates) I guess she must have liked what I posted. Because I suspect many of you live outside the warm glow of approval from the Democratic leadership, I'm sharing what she said to me.
Crockett --
I wanted to say thank you for your support and enthusiasm.
Republicans had promised to make double-digit gains. Instead, we picked up at least 7 seats and were able to roll back the Tea Party wave.
Next week we will welcome a new Democratic Caucus where -- for the first time in Congressional history -- the majority will be women and minorities. We expect to have 61 women, 43 African Americans, 27 Hispanics, 10 Asian Americans and 6 LGBT Americans in our Caucus.
Our larger, more diverse Caucus -- at least 200 Members strong -- will play a greater role in support of President Obama and our colleagues in the Senate. We pledge to work alongside the President and stand ready to work across the aisle to move our nation forward and address the American people’s top priorities: creating jobs, growing the economy, strengthening the middle class and protecting Medicare.
We remain focused on reigniting the American Dream, building ladders of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard, take responsibility and play by the rules.
I cannot thank you enough for your efforts that ensured our success, enabling us to outrecruit, outraise and outmoblize House Republicans. Because of our work together, we elected talented, dynamic and diverse Democratic candidates and helped protect incumbents in tough races.
Thank you again for your tremendous support.
Nancy
Crockett --
I wanted to say thank you for your support and enthusiasm.
Republicans had promised to make double-digit gains. Instead, we picked up at least 7 seats and were able to roll back the Tea Party wave.
Next week we will welcome a new Democratic Caucus where -- for the first time in Congressional history -- the majority will be women and minorities. We expect to have 61 women, 43 African Americans, 27 Hispanics, 10 Asian Americans and 6 LGBT Americans in our Caucus.
Our larger, more diverse Caucus -- at least 200 Members strong -- will play a greater role in support of President Obama and our colleagues in the Senate. We pledge to work alongside the President and stand ready to work across the aisle to move our nation forward and address the American people’s top priorities: creating jobs, growing the economy, strengthening the middle class and protecting Medicare.
We remain focused on reigniting the American Dream, building ladders of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard, take responsibility and play by the rules.
I cannot thank you enough for your efforts that ensured our success, enabling us to outrecruit, outraise and outmoblize House Republicans. Because of our work together, we elected talented, dynamic and diverse Democratic candidates and helped protect incumbents in tough races.
Thank you again for your tremendous support.
Nancy
