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Shuler says he might be interested in Nancy Pelosi’s seat

Jason Sandford August 26, 2010

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler made an interesting statement today at the Council for Independent Business Owners luncheon here in Asheville, according to a spy o’ mine.

In his discussion with the CIBO group, the topic turned to House speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom the group generally despises as a whacked out liberal bent on the destruction of the United States. During the discussion, Shuler said something to the effect that he hadn’t completely ruled out running for her job if he wins re-election in November.

There’s no telling just how serious Shuler is about that, but it would be an interesting position for a politician who has really carved out a niche for himself as a Blue Dog Democrat unafraid to buck the system. He holds what would be considered both conservative and liberal positions on issues.

We shall see.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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8 Comments

TJ August 28, 2010

Now if Asheville had their own district, that would be nice so we wouldn't have to settle for someone to apease the hicks in Haywood and Leicester.

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Asheville Dweller August 27, 2010

Her seat as the Majority leader, and she is neck in neck in her District as well, and Heath will win, just because HIs district isnt Downtown Asheville.

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Creekside August 27, 2010

Dear lord! That is a truly depressing thought.

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pseudonymous in nc August 27, 2010

"Better pick than Nancy, who will be loosing her seat in a couple of months"

Her seat in San Francisco? You want to put money on that?

Shuler, OTOH, is going to need votes from Asheville to win, and there are plenty on the left who'd be glad to send that Blue Dog to the pound.

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Asheville Dweller August 27, 2010

Better pick than Nancy, who will be loosing her seat in a couple of months, Shuler Will get re-elected, his district is bigger then just downtown Asheville.

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kmcmoobud August 26, 2010

He's not smart enough for her seat.

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Murphy August 26, 2010

wouldn't he need to be re-elected for that ….

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Stewart August 26, 2010

If there's an IQ test, he doesn't have a chance.

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