Posted on 03/07/2025 8:26:26 PM PST by lightman
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) faces an unexpected primary challenge from a former aide to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). The challenger, who previously worked closely with the “Squad” member, is positioning himself as a progressive alternative to the long-time Democratic leader, calling for fresh leadership and a stronger push for bold reforms. With Pelosi having held her seat for decades, this challenge signals a potential shift in the district's political landscape and sets the stage for a high-stakes race in the upcoming election.
Saikat Chakrabarti announced his bid to challenge Pelosi for her seat, which she has held for nearly 45 years. In his campaign pitch, he cited concerns with new government regulations and an “alternative vision” to President Donald Trump’s form of government.
“After serving as her campaign manager and first chief of staff, I returned to San Francisco where for five years I’ve led a policy think tank that develops comprehensive solutions to the problems that both America and San Francisco face,” Chakrabarti wrote on X. “Now, I want to bring those solutions to Congress. I’m going to run a very different kind of campaign than most. Instead of spending hours each day doing ‘call time’ with big money donors — I’m going to spend every day talking with voters. I know! What a radical idea.”
He suggested he would begin at the grassroots by holding online meetings with voters as he prepares to campaign for California’s 12th Congressional District.
“Watching Trump and Elon freely unleash chaos in their illegal seizure of government, it’s become clear to me that the Democratic Party needs new leadership,” he said. “I’m going to find every way I can to talk to everybody that I possibly can in San Francisco and get my message to them directly.”
While Chakrabarti said he respects Pelosi's accomplishments, the 39-year-old argued that the United States is very different from when she first began her career in Washington, D.C. Pelosi has previously said that the Democratic Party doesn’t need to change.
Pelosi stepped down as speaker in 2022 but has since filed paperwork to run for re-election in 2026. However, she has not publicly said whether she will seek another term.
"Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc · Feb 5 I’ve got some news: I’ve decided to run against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress. I know some of you might be surprised that Speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is — for her 21st term!
Watching Trump and Elon freely unleash chaos in their illegal"
As Horace Greeley once said, "Go West, young man!"
Take the Democrats further to the left!
-PJ
“I have your back Saikat.”
Ram Amandeep
Meet the new boss…same as the old boss.
Same script, different actors.
Both Pelosi and Harris carried 80% of the vote in the 11th congressional district, which encompasses almost all of San Francisco county. So it’s going to be a hard left replacement . Some say Nancy only announced her reelection to hold the seat for daughters to run for. Smart money says Scott Weiner, biggest degenerate in the California Legislature is going to run. At least it will be a fun knife fight to watch with this one jumping in, too. bTW, that broken hip took the wind out of Nancy’s sails. She looked like hell at the speech the other night. It’s good to know that vicious, evil crone will leave knowing that that hideous new federal building in SF is going to be sold, and her name pulled off the building
Aye, and "in that, despair".
“Same script, different actors.”
Worse actors
Like it or not, Pelosi is a seasoned politician. She told the Dhims to attend the joint-session and not doing something that might be backfired, they didn’t listen.
San Francisco is not in the mood for another ultra liberal that is to the left of Pelosi. The far-left Mayor lost election to a slightly moderate candidate.
Great.. another red-dot.
AOC and the obsessively ambitious Saikat Chakrabarti ... a DEI refugee.
SAIKAT??? REALLY?? Is he GAY?? ONLY GAYS CAN WIN IN SF!
I think a dog turd would have a pretty good chance of beating Pelosi. My guess is she’ll be even more dead by then.
I wonder how much USAID money his think tank received.
EC
I’ve led a policy think tank that develops comprehensive solutions to the problems that both America and San Francisco
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Proof he’s as bad as Pelosi
I would never underestimate Pelosi while she's breathing.
AOC's NY aide, opportunistic box-checker Saikat Chakrabarti is eyeing Cali, to run for pelosi's seat.
AND-— WHAT COUNTRY IS THIS INTRUDER FROM?????
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