Staff Reports
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the queen bee of the Democratic Party for decades and honorary member of the ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter’ club, is now the center of a swirling rumor mill regarding President Joe Biden’s abrupt exit from the 2024 presidential race. According to recent reports, it appears the former Speaker may have played a behind-the-scenes role in this political drama, as whispers continue to echo through the Capitol corridors.
The New York Post got a scoop that has everyone chattering: since Biden decided to drop out, Pelosi and he have reportedly not had a single word between them. It raises eyebrows, especially considering the tight-knit nature of their party and the fact that they’re both supposed to be working for the same side. In her latest appearance on a podcast, Pelosi confirmed the absence of communication, leaving her supporters to wonder if she’s simply playing coy or if the rift is far deeper than she lets on.
Nancy Pelosi admits she hasn't spoken to Biden since the Coup.
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In an attempt at damage control following Biden’s shocking political plummet, Pelosi has been eager to downplay her role in his departure. When questioned about her influence on Biden’s decision, she oscillated between evasion and flattery, stating that she holds a deep respect for him, while conveniently ignoring her supposed warnings that he should step down to save face for the Democratic Party. In true political fashion, she made sure to sprinkle praise on the president, calling him one of the “great consequential presidents of our country,” which sounds like something one would say at a wake rather than a campaign rally.
The Post has already hinted at how Pelosi might have wielded her influence in telling Biden that he should back off the race if he wanted to avoid the embarrassment of being unable to take down Donald Trump. It’s a classic maneuver for those seasoned political players – exert pressure behind the scenes while playing the gracious friend in public. Allegedly, after Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance in June, Pelosi had the audacity to threaten him with publicly releasing polling data that might suggest he had as much chance of winning the election as a snowman in July.
But that’s not where the intrigue ends. Initially, Pelosi dismissed any notion that she was behind Biden’s resignation, only to later admit that, yes, others were indeed contacting her to advocate for a little less Biden on the ticket. Now, she describes her conversation with him in a way that sounds almost like a therapist addressing a deeply stubborn patient, mixing concern with a touch of condescension, stating that his decision to step down was ultimately his own. One begins to wonder if she considers herself a kindly guide or just the ghost that haunted Biden’s campaign.
At this point, it seems even the most optimistic Democratic supporters are biting their nails, hoping the whole affair shakes out without revealing too many ugly truths. But as history shows, political drama rarely results in tidy conclusions. The politicking, backstabbing, and secret negotiations of Pelosi could just be the first act of a long saga – and for Republicans, it’s better than any reality show on TV.
