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Pelosi Blames Biden's Late Exit for Harris' Loss, Suggests Open Primary Could Have Changed Democratic Candidate

Nov 8, 2024, 08:16 PM

Nancy Pelosi has criticized President Joe Biden for not withdrawing from the presidential race earlier, which she believes would have allowed for an open Democratic primary. Pelosi suggested that Biden's late endorsement of Kamala Harris as his successor made it nearly impossible for other candidates to enter the race. She indicated that had Biden stepped down sooner, there might have been a different outcome in the Democratic primary, potentially affecting the choice of candidate. Additionally, Pelosi's comments come in the wake of criticisms regarding Biden's condition and the inflation crisis, which were seen as factors in the Democratic loss.