Pelosi says she’s running because she 'needed to be able to still raise significant money'
- Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to run for re-election in California's 11th Congressional District, which would be her 20th term in the House of Representatives. Pelosi stated that raising money for herself enables her to spend it on other people, emphasizing her focus on supporting fellow Democrats and regaining control of the House.
- Pelosi expressed excitement about the prospect of engaging people in the 2024 election cycle and potentially defeating former President Donald Trump. She emphasized that her decision to run again has the full support of her husband and that she wants to leverage her influence to make a difference for the country.
- Pelosi's announcement officially puts to rest any suggestion of retirement, highlighting concerns over the advanced age of numerous elected officials. This includes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and President Joe Biden, who is 80.
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Pelosi Running Partly to Thwart Trump
“Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to run for reelection was shaped by what she called San Francisco’s ‘special needs,’ but she made clear in an interview Friday that she was as motivated by fervent desire to reclaim the House majority and block former President Donald Trump’s return,” Politico reports.
Pelosi says she’s running because she 'needed to be able to still raise significant money'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told a reporter Friday that she's mainly running for office to raise money for herself and other Democrats. Speaking with outlet Politico, the 83-year-old representative from California said her veteran status in Congress is a major asset for raising funds. "My focus is the House and presidency; you’re in a stronger position as a candidate," Pelosi told Politico in the interview. "You may not know this, but if you’re not a cand…
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