Dems Prepare for Nancy Pelosi’s Eventual Departure
(TheRedWire.com) – Now that the 2022 midterm elections are over, Democrats still face questions they must answer. The future of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is among them. The 82-year-old politician has served as a Representative from San Francisco for 35 years. Despite running for re-election, she may have two choices to consider. The first is, will she remain in Democratic leadership? Second, will she resign from the House? In either case, some Democrats appear to be preparing for Pelosi’s eventual departure.
If the powerful and influential Democratic Speaker steps down from Congress, what would become of her leadership position within the political party? One Democrat seen as a potential replacement for Pelosi is already making his presence felt in one of the most liberal cities in America.
NEW: the Nancy Pelosi era is nearing an end. Perhaps after Dems lose the House next week
The contenders won’t talk openly about it. But San Francisco is already chattering about a generational shift: https://t.co/vHbbCkUytf
— Jeremy B. White (@JeremyBWhite) November 4, 2022
California State Sen. Scott Wiener (D) is making public appearances at events focusing on addiction, technology, and housing in the San Francisco area. Some question whether he’s positioning himself to run for the long-time politician’s seat should she decide to back away from Congress.
Still, others suggest that her daughter, Christine Pelosi, might also contend for the seat if her mother resigns. In media circles, she’s acted as a surrogate for her mother and has expressed potential interest in a political career.
Whatever happens in the coming days, it could be interesting to observe.
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