Public deference, private power: How Nancy Pelosi navigated the Biden withdrawal

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Public deference, private power: How Nancy Pelosi navigated the Biden withdrawal
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi navigated a careful line in her public approach to President Biden’s decision about withdrawing from the race.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic juggernaut, navigated a careful, respectful line in her public approach to President Biden’s decision about whether to seek reelection. The San Francisco congresswoman, known for her ruthlessly effective political instincts, never overtly called for the president to bow out of the 2024 campaign after a disastrous debate performance that solidified concerns about his cognitive and mental fortitude.

“The House and Senate members freaked out about the debate, freaked out about the lack of a plan, freaked out about Biden losing in their districts. They were like, ‘We can’t sustain this because we can’t afford to and still win,’” said a source close to Pelosi who requested anonymity to speak candidly. “We don’t have that kind of margin of error. That sent tremors through the caucus.

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