House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi solidified her efforts to become speaker by agreeing to serve in the post for four years to win over her critics.
Dec. 12 (UPI) — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi solidified her efforts to become speaker Wednesday by agreeing to serve in the post for a maximum of four years to win over her critics.
„Over the summer, I made it clear that I see myself as a bridge to the next generation of leaders, a recognition of my continuing responsibility to mentor and advance new members into positions of power and responsibility in the House Democratic Caucus,“ Pelosi, a long-time House member from California, said in a statement .
Afterward, seven Democrats who vowed not to support Pelosi said they are backing her. That includes Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado, who helped manage a letter signed by more than a dozen Democrats wanting someone else to become speaker.
