Pelosi Critiques Biden's Presidential Endorsement Strategy

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed regret that President Biden did not exit the presidential race sooner, suggesting that an earlier departure could have allowed for a more competitive Democratic primary, potentially leading to a different electoral outcome against Donald Trump. In a recent interview, she stated that Biden's swift endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris made it 'almost impossible' for other candidates to enter the race. Pelosi reflected on how the Democratic Party's current challenges could have been mitigated had there been an open primary, where Harris might have faced stronger competition. She also pushed back against criticisms from Senator Bernie Sanders regarding the party's disconnect with working-class voters, asserting that the Democrats have not abandoned them. The former Speaker's comments highlight ongoing tensions within the party and her role in discussions regarding Biden's candidacy. While acknowledging the unpredictability of alternative outcomes, Pelosi concluded, 'We live with what happened.'