Pelosi Announces Re-election Bid, Citing Concerns Over Trump and Desire to Retake House
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Pelosi says she is running partly to stop Trump from becoming president again, citing concerns about threats to democracy.
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She feels she has influence and leverage that she shouldn't underutilize. She wants to defeat McCarthy and reclaim the House majority.
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She says being a candidate enables her to fundraise more effectively to support other Democrats.
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She hasn't felt pressure from Biden or Newsom to run again but says they urged her to stay on in leadership roles.
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Her husband Paul is on board with her decision to run again despite wanting to be "done" previously. He knows what's at stake.