The blackmail is certainly possible.
But I take a tad different view on this.
Pelosi’s own constituents HATE the NSA spying and have given her hell for it recently. They don’t believe there is a threat from Muslim terrorists and see no reason for ANY spying.
So then why would she help defeat this amendment?
Well could be blackmail. But more likely... I think the simplest explanation is that she, Obama and the rest of the Democrats want to continue to USE the NSA program to spy on political opponents to gain an edge in elections.
Elections in which she hopes to become Speaker again.
It is not just politics but how they will destroy us, remember Jarrett's payback.... IRS audits, problems finding health care after we are all funneled into their system, mental health issues? surrender your weapons... Total control is what these freaks want, dysfunctional malignant narcissist the whole flippin' bunch of them!!!!