The Inside Story Behind the Mysterious Rift Between Pelosi and Wiener

The inside story behind the mysterious rift between Pelosi and Wiener

A series of phone calls helped shape the race to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, with Connie Chan winning the key endorsement, while Scott Wiener forged his own path.

Pelosi Must Press Connie Chan on Anti-Israel Stance

Retiring congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Connie Chan to succeed her in San Francisco  – even as Chan makes a sharp break with Pelosi’s own approach to Israel. Chan advanced from the June primary behind state Senator Scott Wiener; Pelosi is campaigning for her in the November runoff, not installing her. The endorsement, the fundraising, and the loan of campaign staff have gone ahead nonetheless. The obvious question is still unanswered: W…