WANTING TO CALL THE SIGNALS AGAIN – AT 9:08 P.M. ET:  I suspect this will turn out to be a symbolic action only, given the makeup of the Democratic House delegation, but there could be some exciting Monday-night-politics events:

Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, facing a growing rebellion against her bid to become minority leader, is likely to be challenged for the post by a moderate Democrat.

North Carolina Rep. Heath Shuler, who has been sending signals since last month that he would run against the San Francisco liberal if she didn't step aside, is expected to launch his leadership bid on Sunday when he appears on CNN's "State of the Union." He's also appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Monday.

Shuler, a former NFL quarterback, told the Clay County Progress this week that he had no choice but to leave the sidelines.

"At this point, no one has come forward, no one in leadership for a long time," Shuler told the North Carolina weekly newspaper. "It will be very tough. It is probably a race we can't win. But we need a moderate voice in the Democratic Party."

COMMENT:  At least the world will learn that there are still some moderate Democrats, although they could probably meet in a closet.  Maybe there'll even be a protest vote against Pelosi's leadership.

I wonder if they'll announce the final vote.

November 13, 2010