I think pelosi is banking on us being knee-jerk contrarians to her statement. It would really piss her off if we said, “Okay, you Syrian thug lovin’ traitor. We’re going to take our party back and run on fiscal responsibility, individual rights, and accountability”. That would shut her up right quick.

Additionally- this is the same thin Rahm said a few weeks ago. They’re really, really hoping we don’t take them at face value.