Pelosi Backs Connie Chan As Her Congressional Successor

Nancy Pelosi is backing San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan as a potential successor, signaling the Speaker Emerita’s continued clout in California politics. The endorsement underscores how much Democratic machine politics still hinges on longtime insiders instead of open competition. For voters, it is another reminder that the party’s hand-picked succession plans often matter more than fresh ideas or local priorities. Read more about this...