US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will not seek re-election to the leadership of the Democratic caucus
Her move makes way for a younger generation of leadership in the party and as conservative Republicans take control of the chamber in January.
Ms Pelosi received cheers from her fellow Democrats as she took her place in the House chamber to make the announcement and throughout her remarks.She recalled visiting the Capitol for the first time as a child when her father was sworn in as a House member. She said that the chamber represented"the people's house" and had done"the people's work".
Ms Pelosi yesterday praised Democrats' better-than-expected performance in the midterm contest, saying the party"defied expectations". Mr McCarthy said for his part that"Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans are ready to deliver". Meanwhile on Tuesday, Mr McCarthy won his party's leadership vote by secret ballot, putting him in prime position to be the next speaker.
At the same time, there was a tug to the left after the Supreme Court's June ruling ending the right to abortion enraged a wide swathe of voters, bolstering Democratic candidates.While the midterms were all about elections for the US Congress, state governors, and other local offices, hovering over it all was the 2024 US presidential race.
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