PoliticoNancy Pelosi formally seeks another 2 years as speaker
- The 80-year-old Pelosi has served as the Democratic leader since 2002
- House Democrats will formally begin choosing their leaders on November 18
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by John Bresnahan, Heather Caygle and Sarah Ferris on politico.com on November 6, 2020.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants another two-year term running the House, cementing her role – for now – as the most powerful woman in Washington.
“Our vision for the next two years must be built on the success of Democratic House Majority in the 116th Congress, and to harness the extraordinary visions, values and vibrancy of our Caucus to secure the progress that the American people deserve,” Pelosi wrote.
“In that spirit, I am wring to request your support to be re-elected as speaker. I do so with utmost respect for the diverse viewpoints in our Democratic Caucus, the gravity of this role the urgency of the challenges ahead. I also do so with the great joy and appreciation to so many of you who have already offered your support.”
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Pelosi also pledged to work closely with “President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris,” who were leading the race for the White House.