Posted on 11/06/2025 12:21:23 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced her retirement from politics.
The 85-year-old, who was first elected to Congress in 1987 during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, said she would not be standing for re-election in her California district in 2026.
As the first female speaker of the House, Mrs Pelosi ushered landmark legislation through Congress, and was widely seen to have ended the political career of Joe Biden during the 2024 presidential election.
“I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative,” she said in a video message released on Thursday.
Mrs Pelosi, a lifelong Catholic, told constituents in San Francisco said she had “loved serving as your voice in Congress” and quoted St Francis of Assisi: “Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.”
She went on to describe her election as the first female speaker of the House as a historic moment, and said she had secured billions of dollars for San Francisco and California during her time in office.
She made the announcement after California voters passed “Proposition 50”, a ballot measure she campaigned for which is expected to give Democrats five extra seats in the House ahead of the 2026 mid-terms.
The Democrat grandee will remain a hugely influential figure long after she leaves Congress. But, she has not announced what her next moves are, if any.
Mrs Pelosi led her party in the House for 20 years, from 2002 to 2022. She is credited with marshalling votes to pass legislation such as the Affordable Care Act under Barack Obama, along with massive spending projects during Mr Biden’s administration.
She is widely understood to have leveraged her supporters to put pressure on Mr Biden during his faltering campaign...
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3 times a day every day. How is this news?
Now where will we get insider trading information? LOL
Nancy likes extended farewell tours. She could have just stayed at home in her Jammies, eating Ice Cream and French Croissants. No need to pop up at the office, expecting yet another Standing O from the boxed in Interns.
Time to stop feeding that Attention Troll.
maybe now she will have time to get a better fit on her dentures.
Comedians in cars:
The specific joke Mel Brooks made on the show was that a “Jewish goodbye” is when you say goodbye, but never actually leave. The “Irish goodbye” is the opposite, where a person leaves without saying any goodbyes at all.
We Irish call it an Irish Exit, actually. Among my family there are certain people/couples known for it.
You say goodbye tot the hostess and zippety do. Out.
She and her husband can both stay home and get hammered.
Lol! I see what you did there.
Sadly, what’s replacing her is even worse.
😂
I’m far from being Irish (maybe 3 generations back on Father’s side) , but that style of departure is more my speed. I say it once, clearly and nice to those nearby, then I Get Lost! I’m done.
I try not to pass through a long gauntlet of extended hands, waiting for handshakes.
To me, that seems phony and a little bit pompous. Something a politician would do, while running for office.
Nuisance just told 25% of California to get stuffed
Dottir-Girl Christine Pelosi?
Please, no Scott (Mr.Ms-LGBTQ +++) Weiner!
Buh-bye.......don’t let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya....I think a celebration is in order although too late but I’m sure President Trump will come up with an hilarious meme......
I think this one ties news and chat at 4 apiece.
I wish she’d announce her assumption of room temperature.
She should be arrested and charged for her MANY crimes.
This is grotesque. No politician should be in office at 85.
What is wrong with this country?
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