Karl Rove's playbook has been examined and exposed but is rarely exploited by Democrats. "Attack your opponents strengths not their weaknesses." Thus, Nancy Pelosi, the most consequential Congressional leader since Tip O'Neill, is reduced to "liberal, partisan, hack." If that truly was the case why would they not want to keep her on the scene instead of spending millions to oust her. Who wouldn't want to get rid of the one individual in the opposition who actually fights for getting things done and takes principled stands. No one is calling for Harry Reid to give up his leadership position. If I were a Republican, I'd be clamoring to keep Harry in place and keep Schumer at bay. It is hard to argue that Harry Reid's capitulation to "Centrist Senators" in watering down and neutering most of the great bills Pelosi passed out of the House didn't lead to the depression of our base and embolden Republican to continue the ruse of compromise while actually obstructing.
Just one look at the response to the Deficit Commission recommendations highlight, why Democrats are failing and Pelosi needs to stay in place.
Obama = Silence
Reid = Silence
Pelosi = "HELL NO"