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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress has opened a wide race
The 85-year-old Democratic leader didn't say why she isn't running for reelection. It comes as one lawmaker recently announced his bid for her seat.
Saikat Chakrabarti, 39, a software engineer and co-founder of the progressive organization Justice Democrats and president of New Consensus, announced his run against Pelosi in February. He has had a successful behind-the-scenes political campaign career, as well as in software engineering. He is a Harvard University graduate.
After nearly 40 years representing San Francisco in U.S. Congress, Nancy Pelosi is retiring. On Thursday, the 85-year-old speaker emerita released a heartfelt video aimed at her constituents announcing the decision.
According to Fox News’ Peter Doocy, Trump described Pelosi’s retirement as a “great thing” for America, going on to call her “evil,” “corrupt” and a “highly overrated politician.” The president also pointed to how the House voted to impeach him twice under her leadership.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election, ending her decades-long career as a Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C.