Mmastodon WorldWorld first seen 4 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #11

Nancy Pelosi weighs into fight over her congressional successor

Original: With a foot out the door, Nancy Pelosi tries one last flex The San Francisco lawmaker has dived into the intraparty figh

Nancy Pelosi, the longtime San Francisco congresswoman who is stepping back from leadership, has intervened in the Democratic contest to succeed her in her House seat. Observers are debating whether her involvement is personal or simply the prerogative of an outgoing lawmaker wanting a say in her replacement, and the intraparty fight is drawing fresh attention as a result.

Why now: Pelosi's rare intervention in the race to replace her has reignited debate over her legacy and influence within the Democratic Party.

Nancy PelosiSan FranciscoDemocratic PartyLos Angeles Times

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• With a foot out the door, Nancy Pelosi tries one last flex The San Francisco lawmaker has dived into the intraparty fight to succeed her in Congress. Is it personal, or her prerogative to have a say in her replacement? 🔗 https://www. latimes.com/politics/newslette… · news@na.social · 1

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3186625