海角换妻 politicians are reacting to news that Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won鈥檛 run again for a leadership role in Congress.
Congressman John Larson (D-1st District) called her leadership historic.
鈥淗er unparalleled policy and political skills combined with her unbounded energy are only superseded by her grace, dignity and the humanitarian governance that is the hallmark of her leadership,鈥� Larson said in a statement. 鈥淚 applaud her decision to pass the torch to a next generation of leaders in the House and she will remain an invaluable asset as we prepare for the 118th Congress.鈥�
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy called her one of the most productive speakers in history.
鈥淭he most important, life-changing thing that I鈥檝e been a part of while I鈥檝e been in Washington was the passage of the Affordable Care Act,鈥� Murphy said. 鈥淭hat would not have happened without Nancy Pelosi almost single-handedly. She made sure that everybody stayed on task to expand health care for 20 million Americans.鈥�
Pelosi said it鈥檚 time for a new generation to lead the Democratic Caucus. Murphy said the move wasn鈥檛 exactly a surprise.
鈥淪he has been the leader of the Democrats in the House for almost 20 years,鈥� he said. 鈥漈hat鈥檚 a long time for somebody to serve in that position, and there鈥檚 some really capable, young, new leaders emerging in the House that I think are ready to step up.鈥�
That said, he鈥檚 concerned about getting good people into politics to begin with, given the violent political climate. Pelosi鈥檚 husband was recently attacked in their home. Murphy blames former President Donald Trump for the national tone.
鈥淚 know that this endorsement of political violence by Trump and his followers definitely chills people鈥檚 enthusiasm to take part in what I think is still a very noble line of work,鈥� Murphy said.
Republicans will lead the next House with only a slight majority. Pelosi plans to continue to serve her San Francisco district.
