End of an Era: Nancy Pelosi To Step Down From House Leadership

[Webster]

(The Guardian) Pelosi to step down from Democratic leadership
Nancy Pelosi has announced she will step down as House Democratic leader after nearly two decades, but remain as a lawmaker in the chamber.

“There is no greater official 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,” Pelosi said.

“And with great confidence in our caucus, I will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership in the next Congress.”

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Pelosi cast her decision to step down from leadership of the House Democrats as an opportunity to hand power to the next generation.

“For me, the hour’s 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,” she said.

Pelosi wrapped up her speech with thank yous to staff and family members, and is currently greeting a crowd of lawmakers in the chamber, including the Senate’s top Democrat, Chuck Schumer.

 

[Webster]

(The Guardian) Reaction continues to come in after Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not run for leadership of House Democrats again.

Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women and Politics, says her organization has “witnessed a great deal of history in our 50 years of observing women’s roles in American politics, but among the most significant is Nancy Pelosi’s ascension as the first woman speaker of the US House of Representatives.

“She has been, throughout her career, a symbol of the heights of aspiration for American women and girls … Nancy Pelosi will be remembered as one of the most consequential speakers in modern history, holding together an often-fractious caucus, shepherding momentous legislation, and wielding influence in ways that earned respect from allies and opponents alike.

“She has weathered unprecedented vitriol but was nonetheless dedicated to consensus-building and results. She also prioritized the leadership of other women – encouraging and supporting women across the country to run for office. She presided over the largest ever increase in women’s representation in the US House, as well as the most diverse Democratic caucus in history … she has shown the world and future generations the unlimited potential of women’s leadership.”

And here’s Danielle Melfi, executive director of the pro-Biden administration group Building Back Together: “Speaker Pelosi’s legacy is without equal in Congress. From the Affordable Care Act to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Dodd-Frank reforms, she has championed some of the most impactful legislation of the last four decades.

“She fights for the interests of children and working families in California and across the country, broke down barriers as the first woman to serve as speaker of the House, and is a stalwart defender of our democracy – particularly in the wake of the January 6 attack.

“Among her countless policy achievements, the speaker was instrumental in passing key elements of President Biden’s agenda, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Chips and Science Act, the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and the Pact Act – each of them a historic win for working families.”

 

[PGen98]

Good on her to bow out and let the next generation come in

 

[Nebulous]

Maybe now her husband wont get beat up in his own home anymore.

 

[PGen98]

Maybe now her husband wont get beat up in his own home anymore.

Depends what mood she's in.

 

[Nebulous]

Depends what mood she's in.

 

[PGen98]

Absolutely! Nancy the flying squirrel Pelosi!

 

[Nebulous]

Absolutely! Nancy the flying squirrel Pelosi!

Yeah right shes a little old lady, all she can do is beat him up with her smart mouth

 

[PGen98]

Yeah right shes a little old lady, all she can do is beat him up with her smart mouth

You never know, those little old ladies pack a punch!

 

[Bluezone777]

She's only leaving because the party is over. If the Dems retained control of Congress, she would still stay on as leader. This is why she waited to make this announcemen until after the question of who will control the house was decided.

 

[MrDawn]

Finally. I've been waiting for her to step down. She has a lot of bad history. There's a ton of documentaries on YouTube about her behavior. How she stayed in Congress is beyond me. She should have been fired a long time ago.

 

[KenDaGamer]

I hear that Hakeem Jefferies favored as the new House speaker.

 

[Bluezone777]

Finally. I've been waiting for her to step down. She has a lot of bad history. There's a ton of documentaries on YouTube about her behavior. How she stayed in Congress is beyond me. She should have been fired a long time ago.

It's honestly not that surprising seeing as she hails from California who believe in voting blue no matter who. She is a prime example of how low of a standard that takes you when you insist on voting for one party no matter what.

 

[Webster]

She's only leaving because the party is over. If the Dems retained control of Congress, she would still stay on as leader. This is why she waited to make this announcemen until after the question of who will control the house was decided.

Given the pressure within the Democratic caucus for her to step aside back in 2020, she was bound for the exits one way or the other. By leaving, she takes away the perennial bogeyman Republicans used to gin up votes every election. Now, they have to go back to the drawing board.

Finally. I've been waiting for her to step down. She has a lot of bad history. There's a ton of documentaries on YouTube about her behavior. How she stayed in Congress is beyond me. She should have been fired a long time ago.

Gee, that's a nice way to insult Americans; given some of the characters Republicans elect, its' also rich as hell.

 

[MrDawn]

Gee, that's a nice way to insult Americans; given some of the characters Republicans elect, its' also rich as hell.

Did I ever say I was a Republican?

I'll call out any politician that does wrong. I don't care what party they represent.

 

[Webster]

Did I ever say I was a Republican?

No but usually when someone slags Pelosi they typically are.

 

[MrDawn]

No but usually when someone slags Pelosi they typically are.

I don't know what political party defines me. I'm not overly fond of the Republican party. They want a Theocracy and as an Atheist I don't want that. Because I believe Theocracy means the end to all Freedom. So I guess that puts me in the with the Democrats seeing as Democrats "embraces people of all beliefs".

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[WHO IS SERAFIN]

Doesn’t look good when your own husband prefers men over you 😂. May your life be full of misery for what you have done to the country