83 year old Pelosi officially announces!
Recently, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Democratic congressman Pelosi officially announced that she will participate in the 2024 congressional elections.
She posted on social media, saying, "Our country needs to showcase freedom and justice to the world, which is why I have decided to run for the House of Representatives again.".
It is understood that 83 year old Pelosi has led House Democrats for over 20 years and is one of the most powerful figures in American politics.
Pelosi has decided to run for election
Member of Parliament for 2024
On the 8th local time, Pelosi announced that she will represent California again in the 2024 House of Representatives election and hopes to be re elected for another 4 years.
What is her chances of winning? According to foreign media reports, although Pelosi no longer serves as the leader of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives since January this year, she still holds significant influence within the Democratic Party. In addition, Pelosi is also one of the most fundraising Democratic members in the House of Representatives.
Media also pointed out that Pelosi's campaign statement on the same day may deepen the debate in the United States about the aging political class.
Currently, the age issue of Washington politicians has become a focal point of attention: President Biden, who is also a Democrat, is 80 years old, while his Republican rival Trump is also 77 years old. The Republican leader of the United States Senate, McConnell, is currently 81 years old. Recently, he suddenly froze at two press conferences and was unable to speak, making headlines in the media.
McConnell suddenly froze at two press conferences on July 26th and August 30th this year. Although the attending physician in Congress stated that McConnell could continue to work, many lawmakers still expressed concerns about his health and some questioned his ability to continue serving as the Republican leader in the Senate.
On September 6th, McConnell stated that he currently has no plans to retire and will complete his term as the Republican leader and senator in the Senate.
McConnell's term as the Republican leader in the Senate will end in January 2025, and his term as a senator will end in January 2027.
American netizens flock to it
Expressing opposition and dissatisfaction
With the news of Pelosi running for Congress again, many American netizens left comments under Pelosi's social media account expressing dissatisfaction and ridicule.
Pelosi said on social media platform "X", "Our city needs us more than ever to advance San Francisco's values and drive our recovery. Our country needs to show the world that our flag is still there, and everyone enjoys freedom and justice. That's why I'm running for re-election - and respectfully request your vote."
Under Pelosi's post, many netizens left comments expressing opposition and dissatisfaction. A netizen said, "You were elected as the representative of the San Francisco area in 1987, and now this city is full of drug addicts, garbage, homeless camps, day and night robberies. You have let down America and destroyed the people you represent."
"In fact, it's even worse... if I'm right in math, it's already 36 years!"
Some people say, "San Francisco needs you to retire and stay away from them."
Someone said, "This is a joke? Isn't it...??"
Many netizens have posted various emoticons, expressing silence and ridicule
Highly influential
Female politicians
Pelosi has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1987 and a Democratic leader since 2003, making her the first and only female Speaker of the House in American history.
In 2007, she was first elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives and served until 2011, when the Democratic Party lost control of the House. In 2019, after the Democratic Party regained control of the House of Representatives from the Republican Party, she was re elected as Speaker.
After the 2018 midterm elections, a small but influential faction within the Democratic Party initially attempted to obstruct Pelosi from becoming the next Speaker, but she ultimately received the votes needed to regain the Speaker's seat. Before the final vote, Pelosi demonstrated her trading ability and reached an agreement with some Democrats who lobbied to prevent her from becoming the Speaker of the House. As part of the agreement, Pelosi supports a proposal to impose term limits on the three highest leaders within the party. However, the 2018 agreement was an informal agreement, and the rules of the party caucus meeting remained unchanged, and no time limit was imposed on her term.
Over the years, she has earned a reputation as a powerful and awe inspiring leader among House Democrats, exerting significant influence over her party members and firmly controlling them.
She has always been a fierce opponent of Republicans in Congress and the White House, who see her as their primary target.
When Pelosi was first elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives, she reflected on the importance of this event and its significance for American women.
"This is a historic moment," she said in a speech after receiving the Speaker's gavel. "This is a historic moment for Congress. It is a historic moment for American women."
