Pelosi Exit To Force Major Primary

Well, who’s going to tear up the President’s speeches now?

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced she will not be seeking re-election to Congress after being a mainstay in the Democrat Party for nearly 40 years. As a result of the 85-year-old Congresswoman’s impending departure, the far Left will now have to hold what will likely be a wild primary for the midterm election.

As reported by Fox News:

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will not be seeking re-election after completing her current term, she announced in a video Thursday morning.

“There has been no greater honor for me than to stand on the House floor and say, ‘I speak for the people of San Francisco.’ I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress, and I’ve always honored the soul of Saint Francisco — ‘Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.’ The anthem of our city,” Pelosi said in a voiceover.

“That is why I want you, my fellow San Franciscans to be the first to know I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative as we go forward.”

Mind you, I am dubious of her announcement. After all, earlier this week Pelosi stated emphatically, “I have no doubt that if I decided to run, I would win. . . . This isn’t even a question.” Really? Not even one little question?

Like her or not, there’s no denying that when someone like Nancy Pelosi finally steps down, it marks the end of a very long chapter in American politics. Pelosi’s been a powerhouse, the first woman to ever serve as Speaker of the House, a shrewd political operator, and a lightning rod for controversy.

Pelosi’s legacy is complicated, to put it lightly. From the Affordable Care Act to the Trump impeachments, to her tense relationship with the faith community – she’s been a fighter, no question about it. Of course, the fights she chose were not great (again, putting it lightly) for conservative Americans. Some call her a trailblazer; others see her as the face of everything wrong with D.C. politics.

But no matter how you regard the legacy of Nancy Pelosi, history books will remember her as one of the most influential women ever to serve in Congress. And you know what? That’s worth acknowledging – even if you don’t like anything she stood for.

We’ve had political figures from both parties holding on for so long – decades in office – while the world around them completely changed. There’s something to be said for experience but also something to be said for passing the torch. And that’s where we might be heading now.

Pelosi stepping down isn’t just about politics – it’s a generational shift. The old guard is slowly stepping aside, and that gives the rest of us an opening to redefine what leadership looks like in Congress. We’ve had decades of division, decades of “us versus them.” Maybe this is a moment for a reset.

Today’s Sekulow broadcast included more discussion of former Speaker Pelosi’s retirement from Congress and a look back at her career in politics. We also updated you on a big win in Hawaii, where we defended a teacher who allowed open discussion in her classroom on Constitution Day. And we discussed a new case involving a high school student who was banned from hosting a “Jesus Club.”

Watch the full broadcast below: