After nearly 20 years, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that she will not be seeking re-election. This comes after the Democrats lost the majority during the midterm elections. “Pelosi has led House Democrats since 2003, including two four-year stints as speaker.”
“With great confidence in our caucus, I will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” said Pelosi. “For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect, and I’m grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility.”
“There is no greater special honor for me than to stand on this floor and to speak for the people of San Francisco. This I will continue to do as a member of the House speaking for the people of San Francisco, serving the great state of California and defending our Constitution,” she continued.
Pelosi did not announce who should replace her. There is some speculation as to who it should be.
Pelosi’s most likely successor appears to be House Democratic Conference Chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Jeffries, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, is an astute fundraiser and already has the backing of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Another potential contender is House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif. Schiff has been laying the groundwork for a bid for months, but is also possibly eyeing a Senate run in his native California if Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires in 2024. Hoyer announced shortly after Pelosi’s speech that he will not remain in Democratic leadership, paving the way for another to take the top spot.
Pelosi was Speaker from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to the present. She has helped Democrats “accomplish some big goals.” I suppose that depends on if you agree with everything that she has “accomplished.” Though some people will be sad to see her go, I’m sure plenty of people are happy to see her go.
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