Inside Nancy Pelosi’s Fight For San Francisco

Pelosi is considering whether to run for re-election to her House seat in 2024 amid changes in California's Congressional delegation. She hints she may run again to continue representing San Francisco.
Pelosi defends Feinstein against criticism about her age and cognitive decline, arguing it's sexist compared to tolerance for impaired male Senators.
Pelosi united rival Democratic factions in San Francisco to rise politically, bonding with the Catholic community and making inroads with the LGBTQ community.
She joined the House Appropriations Committee to steer money to San Francisco for the AIDS crisis, earthquake recovery and converting the Presidio military base to public use.
Pelosi avoided taking sides in San Francisco's local political battles as she focused on rising in Congressional leadership, becoming the most powerful elected woman in U.S. history.

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