It’s beginning to look liked Pelosi never like Biden or Kamala and it’s downright hilarious.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sparked a firestorm of controversy with her recent comments about the Democratic presidential nomination process. In a no-holds-barred interview with The Wall Street Journal, Pelosi insisted that she advocated for a fair and open process to determine President Biden’s successor. However, she accused Vice President Kamala Harris of exploiting the situation to claim the top spot on the Democratic ticket.
Pelosi asserted, “We wanted an open and transparent process for the nomination. It was meant to be open to all contenders.” Her remarks come after Biden’s sudden withdrawal from the 2024 race in July under intense pressure from within his own party, swiftly followed by his endorsement of Harris. Despite her claims of neutrality, Pelosi’s comments betray a sense of discontent with Biden’s campaign, which she privately criticized for its ineffectiveness.
Harris’s swift and uncontested rise to the nomination, bypassing any real primary competition, has ignited fierce criticism. Observers argue that the Democratic Party, which touts itself as the champion of democratic values, has undermined those principles by sidestepping a genuinely democratic selection process. Pelosi conceded that Harris’s political acumen allowed her to capitalize on Biden’s endorsement, calling it a “political maneuver” while emphasizing that the nomination process remained technically open to others.
Following Biden’s exit, Pelosi promptly threw her support behind Harris. She described the Democratic National Convention (DNC) as having evolved dramatically from its initial conception, yet claimed it would be “enthusiastically attended,” attributing this shift to Biden’s decision to step aside.
In the interview, Pelosi defended Biden’s choice to withdraw as a selfless act for the country, stating, “His decision was for the greater good, and I hope the positive reaction it has received is fulfilling for him.” When pressed about her role in Biden’s departure, Pelosi maintained that her focus was on the broader campaign issues rather than orchestrating any form of pressure on the president.
Despite ongoing reports of Biden’s dissatisfaction with the Democratic establishment’s handling of his exit—Pelosi included—she showed no signs of remorse. She bluntly remarked, “I have my relationship with the president, but my priority was winning the election. If others are upset, I’m sorry for them. But the country’s reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Pelosi’s remarks highlights a dramatic and contentious moment in the Democratic Party, revealing deep fissures and highlighting a process that many see as having strayed from democratic ideals in favor of political expediency.