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Pelosi announces she will not run for leadership post
A move that marks the end of an era and sets up a major shakeup for House Democrats.
By declining to run for a leadership position but remaining in Congress, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi can still fill a variety of roles in the Democratic Party.
Asked for his reaction after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would not seek a run for leadership again, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer clutched his chest and said he pleaded with her to change her mind.
"When she called me... I said please change your mind. We need you here," Schumer said, as he left the House chamber.
She thanked her husband, Paul, for being a "pillar of support" and said she was grateful for all the well-wishes that they have received for his continued recovery following a brutal attack.
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President Biden spoke with Nancy Pelosi Thursday morning and congratulated her on "her historic tenure as Speaker of the House," according to the White House.
President Biden said in a statement following her announcement stepping down from the speakership that "history will note she was the most consequential Speaker of the House of Representatives in our history."
"In everything she does," Biden wrote, "she reflects a dignity in her actions and a dignity she sees in the lives of the people of this nation.""Because of Nancy Pelosi, the lives of millions and millions of Americans are better, even in districts represented by Republicans who voted against her bills and too often vilify her," the president continued.
"That’s Nancy – always working for the dignity of all of the people."Biden, in his statement, also recalled Pelosi's work throughout her time with the gavel and remarked that "history will also note her fierceness and resolve to protect our democracy from the violent, deadly insurrection of January 6th."
"She might be stepping down from her leadership role in the House Democratic Caucus, but she will never waiver in protecting our sacred democracy," he added, saying the nation owes her "a deep debt of gratitude for her service, her patriotism, and above all, her absolute dignity."
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Re: Pelosi announces she will not run for leadership post
Too bad. I don't know many senators who have the cajones Nancy has. I miss those senators who were not afraid to take on a good fight and yell out loud about it. Sad day.
