Nancy Pelosi received a very visible endorsement Tuesday in her bid to be re-elected House Democratic leader that she’d probably rather not have.
The National Republican Congressional Committee unfurled a giant banner outside the Republican National Committee’s headquarters in Washington urging House Democrats to “Hire Pelosi” as their leader once again.
It’s a gimmick they used against Pelosi in 2010 as well.
The red banner with white lettering initially read “Fire Pelosi” but GOP officials added a black “H” over the “F” in fire.
“The NRCC proudly hangs a banner in her honor, urging Democrats to ‘Hire Pelosi,’ because with friends with a leadership record like hers, who needs enemies?”
“Nancy Pelosi has been a true friend to the House Republicans, helping us achieve the largest majority since the 1920s,” said NRCC Communications Director Katie Martin. “We sincerely hope House Democrats vote to elect Nancy Pelosi as minority leader, where we have no doubt she will lead them deeper into the political wilderness and ensure a Republican majority for years to come.”