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Democrats brace for Nancy Pelosi's possible retirement
WASHINGTON — Democrats are bracing for the possible retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, one of the party’s most powerful, popular and effective leaders, who served as chief antagonist to President Donald Trump during his first term and has quietly counseled Democrats as they take on Trump in his second term.
She is expected to make an announcement about her future after Tuesday’s elections, when voters will consider a ballot measure, known as “Proposition 50,” that would redraw the state’s congressional lines. Pelosi is a prominent proponent of the plan, which Democrats hope would net them several seats in next year’s midterm elections.
While Pelosi mulls her political future, debate heats up on when to step aside
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Nancy Pelosi ‘planning to quit politics’
Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, is expected to announce her retirement, according to reports.
Mrs Pelosi, who was first elected to Congress during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, remains hugely influential in the Democratic Party.
The 85-year-old has remained tight-lipped about her political future, but many in the party believe she is about to bring her five-decade career to a close.
“I wish she would stay for 10 more years,” a California Democrat in the House told NBC, but added: “I think she’s out.”
Referring to Tuesday’s vote on redistricting California, which could net the Democrats an additional five seats in the 2026 midterms, the Democrat continued: “She’s going to go out with Prop 50 overwhelmingly passing, and what a crowning achievement for her to do that.”