Boebert prematurely declares victory Her Democratic challenger, meanwhile, acknowledged he may lose: "We're not that wacko" Salon · Nov 18, 2022
Matthew Yglesias: Nancy Pelosi will be a hard act to follow Nancy Pelosi steps down as the most accomplished congressional leader of her era, and probably the most successful House speaker of all time in terms of legislative impact. But if there was a flaw in her tenure, it’s the one revealed as she announced her plans to step aside: House… Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022
Nancy Pelosi makes way for new Democratic leadership after historic political career House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't seek another term in the role but will remain in Congress, she said Thursday. Fortune · Nov 18, 2022
Qatar’s World Cup is an insult to us LGBT fans, but the bigots will lose A World Cup, hosted by an oil-producing state, in a part of the world not traditionally considered a footballing powerhouse and where same-sex relations are illegal. Welcome to USA ‘94, held a decade before the Supreme Court struck down America’s last anti-sodomy laws. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022
Nancy Pelosi was the key Democratic messenger of her generation – passing the torch will empower younger leadership The announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will not run for another senior post opens the door for a new generation of national leaders in the Democratic Party. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022
Jeffries formally seeks to be next House Democratic leader - Roll Call New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announced that he will seek to be leader of the House Democrats, succeeding Nancy Pelosi of California. Roll Call · Nov 18, 2022
Jackie Calmes: Nancy Pelosi, the GOAT Forget formalities. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the GOAT. Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022
Editorial: Nancy Pelosi is right again — Democratic Party needs to ‘move boldly into the future’ Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step away from her leadership role with Democrats in the U.S. House is an enormous opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the past, and plan for the future. Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022
Editorial: Nancy Pelosi has been a trailblazer. The US is better for her leadership In the debased discourse of American politics, it’s easy to characterize as “distinguished” the career of any long-serving public official. But the adjective is no exaggeration when applied to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who announced Thursday that she will not seek a leadership role in the Congress that… Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022
Nancy Pelosi, a hate figure to right and left, is a political virtuoso who defined her era To Republicans, Pelosi has taken on a kind of mythic malice. But progressives, too, were not enamored of her The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2022
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Here's who might replace her Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight. WEKU · Nov 18, 2022
Mark Z. Barabak: The essence of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes through in her not-farewell address The not-farewell address Nancy Pelosi delivered Thursday captured the quintessence of her history-making career. Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022
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Hakeem Jeffries - live: Nancy Pelosi’s likely successor formally declares Democratic leadership bid Republicans are set to hold an extremely slim majority in the House of Representatives The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 Afternoon Update: Covid cases surge; Twitter in turmoil; and a Socceroos guide Mask mandates are unlikely but health experts are urging masks be worn indoors where physical distancing is impossible
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she won't re-up as a House leader next year, even her adversaries acknowledged that hers was a remarkable era
The Denver Post · Nov 18, 2022 Lauren Boebert poised to win in Colorado even as Adam Frisch gains enough votes to force automatic recount DENVER — More than a week after the midterm elections, incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert was poised to hold on to her seat in Congress even as her Democratic challenger, Adam Frisch, on Thursday narrowed the gap between them enough to force an automatic recount.
Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022 A daughter of Baltimore, Nancy Pelosi never forgot her ‘beloved hometown’ during long tenure as US House speaker BALTIMORE — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was moments into a highly anticipated speech about her political future Thursday when she referenced “our beloved hometown of Baltimore.”
Axios · Nov 18, 2022 Pelosi's encore: Democrats hope retiring leader stays intimately involved in caucus Pelosi will be the first speaker to retain their House seat after stepping down since 1955.
The Denver Post · Nov 18, 2022 Lauren Boebert’s lead over Adam Frisch narrows in Colorado, race enters automatic-recount territory DENVER — Adam Frisch gained enough votes Thursday to narrow U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s lead in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District to the point an automatic recount may be required — but with more late vote tallies to come, that still could change.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Pelosi's big decision: 'There’s a life out there, right?' Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the attack on her husband, Paul, by an intruder in their family home made her think about staying on as the House Democratic leader
Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022 Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader WASHINGTON — After months of speculation about her future, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday she will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term but will remain in Congress.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Nov 17, 2022 Nancy Pelosi steps down, leaving a powerful — and polarizing — legacy WASHINGTON — The Nancy Pelosi era is over, her decision Thursday to step down as House Speaker being the coda to the story of arguably the most effective — and most polarizing — political figure of the 21st century.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 ‘Good riddance!’: Boebert celebrates Pelosi’s retirement from leadership ‘The Pelosi era is over,’ says Colorado congresswoman who is still locked in a tight race for her own re-election
Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022 NY Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries could become House’s first Black minority leader in new Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to give up her role leading the House Democrats when Republicans take power next year could pave the way for a brainy hip-hop loving lawmaker from New York to become the chamber’s next minority leader.