Rep. Steve Israel: Representing the 2nd District or San Francisco?

THERE IS NO DISPUTE FROM EITHER SIDE THAT NANCY PELOSI IS A FAR LEFT LIBERAL 



Not exactly a grouping of
"moderate" Democrats

 No matter where one stands on the political spectrum all pundits agree that Nancy Pelosi is not just a liberal, but a far left liberal.  She is now the former Speaker of the House who told Americans that before they were able to see what was in the massive Obamacare bill the House would have to pass it first... true democracy in action Nancy! She is also the leader who, instead of wanting to investigate the funding for the ground zero mosque, wanted to investigate  those who opposed the mosque!

TRULY MODERATE DEMOCRATS HAVE ASKED PELOSI TO NOT ASSUME LEADERSHIP POSITION

Pelosi has been a polarizing, extremely partisan force in the House.  Even moderate Democrats, those that remain in the House who weren't removed by the "shellacking" that the Democrats took largely because of Nancy Pelosi, recently sent a letter requesting Pelosi not seek the minority leadership position. One moderate Democrat, Rep. Dan Boren of Oklahoma stated:

"They want someone to lead the party who is going to be bipartisan," he said. "This is very disappointing for a lot of us in the center." [Fox News, "Moderate Dems Line Up in Opposition to Pelosi's Bid for Minority Leader."]

ON THE OTHER HAND STEVE ISRAEL ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE FAR LEFT PELOSI



Rep. Steve Israel has "ingratiated" himself
to the far left Nancy Pelosi.

Conspicuously absent from the signatories of that letter, and supposedly hailing from a politically moderate district, was Steve Israel.  Rep. Israel gives the electorate in his district the impression that he is a moderate Democrat every election cycle.  Once in Washington, with power safely in his grasp, Steve pursues his far left agenda, including actively supporting Nancy Pelosi. In fact, because of Steve "ingratiating" himself to Nancy Pelosi he is likely first in line to assume the DCCC post. [Washington Post, The Fix, Rep. Steve Israel favored to helm DCCC.]

Our 2nd District Congressman actively aligns himself with, and supports, far left Nancy Pelosi, a politician who is wholly out of step mainstream America.  A recent Rasmussen poll found the following about "San Fran" Nancy:

"60% of Likely Voters have an unfavorable impression of Pelosi, including 52% who hold a Very Unfavorable opinion of her." [Rasmussen Reports, "Congressional Favorability Ratings."]

Steve Israel apparently thinks he is untouchable, that his district doesn't follow him once he returns to Washington, or the 2nd District of New York is just about as liberal as San Francisco?

Not only does the 2nd District Congressman tacitly support the far left Nancy Pelosi, he actively champions her.  A recent report stated the Steve Israel was the one who shopped around the idea of Nancy Pelosi becoming minority leader of the House. [Washington Post, The Fix, Rep. Steve Israel favored to helm DCCC.]

Steve Israel is not only out of touch with his district, he is out of touch with members of his own party who are truly moderates and want bi partisanship.

In 2012 SIW believes it is time that the 2nd Congressional District elect a representative who governs like they present themselves when in their home district and who truly represents the interests of the 2nd Congressional District of New York and not far left San Francisco. Based upon the above, Rep. Israel can no longer claim that the moniker "Steve Pelosi Israel" is just a baseless campaign slogan.