An Early Skeptic, Perlmutter Says 'I Was Wrong' About Pelosi's Leadership

[Gothmog]

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When talk of a possible impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump began to circulate in Congress, Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter was leery. He issued a statement that said Congress should “keep working on the nuts and bolts issues that matter most to Americans, like reducing the costs of health care and rebuilding our infrastructure.”

Similarly, after the 2018 midterm elections, Perlmutter, who represents Colorado's 7th District, was part of a Democratic insurrection focused on preventing Nancy Pelosi from becoming Speaker of the House. He had thought the midterms were a mandate for sweeping change.

Today, Perlmutter's thinking has changed on both fronts.

"Quite frankly, I was wrong," Perlmutter told Colorado Matters.
&quot I) was wrong in seeking that change just for change's sake ... I think Pelosi particularly has done an excellent job in leading our caucus."

That leadership has been most evident, Perlmutter added, in Pelosi's decision to open the impeachment inquiry. The Speaker raised the stakes when she announced that the House would draft articles of impeachment against President Trump. A full House vote could come before Christmas.

[OnDoutside]

1. Take it for what it is.

[marble falls]

2. "I think Pelosi particularly has done an excellent job in leading ..." On that I agree totally.