Topline
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will inform Democratic House members about her “future plans” on Thursday, amid speculation about her seeking another term as the House Democratic leader after Republicans secured a narrow majority in the chamber.
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Key Facts
In a statement on Twitter, Pelosi’s spokesperson Drew Hammill wrote she has been “overwhelmed by calls from colleagues, friends and supporters” and has been monitoring returns “in the three remaining critical states.”
The statement did not provide any additional details about the timing of the address or if it will be public.
Hammill’s statement comes hours after Republicans hit the 218 seat threshold to take control of the House, where they are expected to hold a narrow single digit majority.
If Pelosi chooses to seek another leadership term, it would be her third as House Minority Leader.
In a statement earlier Wednesday, Pelosi congratulated her fellow Democratic lawmakers’ “excellent performance” in the midterms as a widely predicted ‘Red Wave’ failed to materialize.
Crucial Quote
“This year, House Democrats defied expectations with an excellent performance: running their races with courage, optimism and determination. In the next Congress, House Democrats will continue to play a leading role in supporting President Biden’s agenda—with strong leverage over a scant Republican majority,” Pelosi said.
Key Background
The statement about Pelosi’s future comes just hours after the Republicans managed to secure 218 seats needed to take control of the House on Thursday. The GOP’s control of the house, however, will be a narrow one with the party expected to end up only with a single digit advantage over the Democrats. Aside from the stronger-than-expected electoral showing by her party, Pelosi’s decision also follows a brutal attack on her husband late last month by a man who broke into the Speaker’s house looking for her. According to Axios, Pelosi has been urged both by President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to continue in her role as House Democratic leader.
Further Reading
Pelosi to announce ‘future plans’ after GOP wins House (Associated Press)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2022/11/17/pelosi-will-announce-future-plans-on-thursday/