Nancy Pelosi Issues Terrifying Wake-Up Call To America: “We Have Absolutely Every Intention Of Holding The House”
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) issued a warning to America and a wake-up call to the Republican Party in Denver Wednesday. Amid tightening polls and the Dems pulling off two upset wins in special elections, Pelosi says she is confident she will keep her job.
Pelosi and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) held a press conference in Lafayette, CO Wednesday where Pelosi predicted the impossible, that the Dems would hold the House in the midterms.
The most recent polls show the Republicans winning 16 seats but a few months ago the polls said the GOP would win double that. A reporter asked: “In regards to the 7th and 8th Congressional Districts, how closely have you been following those races and how confident are you that Democrats will keep the House?
Congressman Neguse: “I think the question was around the Eighth Congressional District and sort of prognosticating about the fortunes in the election.
“And I guess I would just, again, echo what the Speaker mentioned previously, which is candidates matter, and having talented individuals who have a record of distinguished public service to our state.
“I believe that, ultimately, they are going to prevail in terms of both Representative Caraveo and Senator Pettersen.
Speaker Pelosi: “I know we’re not here in a political venue.
“So, I hesitate to go too far down the path.
“But you asked, two of you asked.
“And we have absolutely every intention of holding the House.
“And the path to that victory comes right through Colorado, and having two women – with all due respect. Our Caucus is over 70 percent women, people of color, LGBTQ.
“We’re very proud of that. And Colorado continues to enhance our numbers in that regard.
“The leadership of Joe Neguse, very important.
“He’s a member of the House Democratic leadership.
“I wanted to be sure you knew that, in addition to being a great Representative of his District.
“But we want the best for him.
“And that means serving in the Majority, which we fully intend to do,” she said.
NEW @CookPolitical House ratings: if the 32 Toss Ups were to split evenly, Republicans would net 16 seats – roughly in the middle of our 10-20 seat range. https://t.co/mAdCOttOtp pic.twitter.com/uNwvcyqYJs
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) September 1, 2022
NEW at @CookPolitical: five House rating changes, all in Democrats' direction. Full analysis: https://t.co/bgzEWPHbhf pic.twitter.com/ogfAkCNd3f
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) September 1, 2022