Pelosi Reflects on Biden's Reelection Bid and Harris's Potential

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi commented that if President Biden had ended his reelection bid earlier, the Democratic Party could have held a more competitive primary. She suggested Vice President Kamala Harris might have been a strong candidate, highlighting Biden's immediate endorsement of Harris, which precluded a primary contest.

In a recent interview, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed her views on President Joe Biden's reelection bid and the Democratic Party's nominating process. Pelosi emphasized that if Biden had exited the race sooner, it might have paved the way for a more competitive primary selection.

Pelosi noted that Vice President Kamala Harris could have emerged as a strong contender in such a scenario. However, Biden's immediate endorsement of Harris made it challenging to entertain other candidacies. "Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates," Pelosi remarked in a published New York Times interview.

Following a poor debate performance, Biden ended his bid in July, endorsing Harris. Former President Donald Trump ultimately defeated Harris in the election. Amidst these developments, Pelosi reportedly stayed active in urging Biden to abandon his campaign, despite stepping down as House leader in 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)