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Posted 9/14/2023, 12:21:00 AM

Pelosi Defends Impeachment Approach, Endorses Biden Despite Age Concerns

Pelosi defended her approach to Trump's impeachment in 2019, rejecting McCarthy's claim she changed House precedent.
McCarthy announced committees would open an impeachment inquiry into Biden without a House floor vote.
Pelosi offered a strong endorsement of Biden's re-election bid despite age concerns, saying he has wisdom and addresses working families' issues.
Asked if Harris was the best VP pick, Pelosi said Biden thinks so, which is what matters, but called Harris "politically astute."
Pelosi rebuffed calls for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, saying Democrats overwhelmingly support him.

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Pelosi Denies Breaking Promise to McCarthy as Historic Speaker Vote Blocks GOP Leader

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Pelosi Denies Promising Support for McCarthy Speakership Bid Despite His Claims

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Posted 9/14/2023, 12:21:00 AM

Pelosi Defends Impeachment Approach, Endorses Biden Despite Age Concerns

Pelosi defended her approach to Trump's impeachment in 2019, rejecting McCarthy's claim she changed House precedent.
McCarthy announced committees would open an impeachment inquiry into Biden without a House floor vote.
Pelosi offered a strong endorsement of Biden's re-election bid despite age concerns, saying he has wisdom and addresses working families' issues.
Asked if Harris was the best VP pick, Pelosi said Biden thinks so, which is what matters, but called Harris "politically astute."
Pelosi rebuffed calls for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, saying Democrats overwhelmingly support him.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Nancy Pelosi, 83, is considering another run for office: report

9/9/2023

9/11/2023

Newsom Eyes Feinstein's Seat and Reflects on Pandemic Response as Democrats Aim to Keep House Majority

9/14/2023

Pelosi Questions Harris' Impact as VP, Downplays Importance of Role

9/14/2023

Pelosi Rebukes McCarthy's Criticism of Trump Impeachment, Calling GOP's Biden Probe 'Hogwash'

9/18/2023

Pelosi Fires Back at Trump's Claim She's to Blame for Jan. 6, Says She Begged for Troops and Will Run Again to Fight for Our Democracy

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed former President Donald Trump for blaming her for the January 6 insurrection, stating that Trump is projecting his own responsibility onto others.

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Biden Allies Ready Messaging Strategy to Portray Possible Impeachment as GOP Stunt

9/25/2023

Clinton: McCarthy Too Weak to Rein in GOP's Baseless Biden Impeachment Push

10/7/2023

Pelosi Denies Breaking Promise to McCarthy as Historic Speaker Vote Blocks GOP Leader

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi denies breaking a promise to Representative Kevin McCarthy during the historic vote to remove him from his role.

10/7/2023

Pelosi Denies Promising Support for McCarthy Speakership Bid Despite His Claims