House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader Wednesday despite massive party losse

(17 Nov 2010) HEADLINE: Uneasy House Democrats keep Pelosi as leader CAPTION: House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader Wednesday despite massive party losses in this month's congressional elections. She defeated moderate Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina. (Nov. 17) Video: Walkout of leaders--Larsen is at the mic as Pelosi and others come around from behind--I think around 3:52 Track: House Democrats are sticking with the same leadership team -- Video: wide shot of the group Track: even though they were in charge when the party lost 60 seats and control of the House Video: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, can backtime to bite Track: Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the re-election of the leadership team: SOT: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. 4:00 p.m. This is an experienced, diverse leadership team that is very strong. It is a team that took us to victory in '05 and '06 and will take us to victory again. despite losing 60 secontrol of the house Video: can let video of Pelosi Track: Pelosi was elected minority leader in a secret ballot Video: Congressman Heath Shuler Track: defeating moderate congressman Heath Shuler 150-43. Video: let Shuler run Track: Shuler says his vote total underscores the widepread unhappiness with Pelosi SOT: Congressman Health Shuler D-N.C. 2:36 p.m. it was a message --there are more than Blue dogs who have a concern with what is going on--and that message is loud and clear. Video: wide shot of David Wu, Kaptur et al around 1 p.m.--should be a shot of the four of em; Track: earlier this group of Democrats failed in their effort to delay the elections until next month: SOT Congressman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. 1:04 p.m. When you have taken the largest losses of any majority in a lifetime, then I think a little time for reflection to better understand the reason for those losses, losing across categories where we do not historically lose votes Video: wide shot of Democrats Track: Pelosi says Democrats Video: 'b' roll of Boehner Track will work with Republicans--led by john Boehner Video: Boehner 'b' roll Track Republicans gave Boehner a 61th birthday present by unanimously electing him as their leader. He'll be elected speaker when the new congress convenes in january. jb the ap capitol hill Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...