She has been a lighten rod for Republicans against Democrats…..
And a pain for Donald Trump…..
She’s NOT going away…..
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to run for reelection was shaped by what she called San Francisco’s “special needs,” but she made clear in an interview Friday that she was as motivated by fervent desire to reclaim the House majority and block former President Donald Trump’s return….
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Shortly before announcing on X, formerly known as Twitter, Pelosi told volunteers she would run again at a breakfast for them near downtown San Francisco, at the lodge of a local union for plumbers and pipefitters. She chose that venue because she wanted to tell her “closest supporters” in labor first, according to a close adviser who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. She has no other public events planned today, the person added.
Pelosi’s decision demonstrates her continued influence even after stepping aside from her Democratic leadership post. Many political observers believed she would vacate her seat when Democrats lost the House in 2022….
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One of the most prominent antagonists of former President Donald Trump, Pelosi will retain her public platform as Trump is favored to again secure the Republican presidential nomination. Her decision to stay on contrasts sharply with the impending exit of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), another long-serving California icon who is declining to seek another term amid persistent concerns about her mental acuity……
You’d be forgiven for thinking she’s younger than McConnell and Biden by a lot. Unlike at least McConnell, she has a fair amount of time and accomplishment left in her. While I don’t agree with her involvement with the Feinstein fiasco, Pelosi has proved to be a net positive. If only because she pisses off all the right wing nutjobs.
Indeed…..
Nancy Pelosi HAS Skills!