Pelosi Claims Kamala Harris Won an ‘Open’ Primary
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris won the Democratic presidential nomination in an “open” primary despite having received zero votes.
During an interview with late-night talk show host Bill Maher this week, the former House speaker asserted that Harris ascended her way to becoming the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in a democratic way, the Daily Wire reported.
However, Harris became the nominee without receiving any votes or taking part in a primary.
President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race following pressure from high-ranking Democrats, including Pelosi to do so.
On Friday, during an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time” hosted by Maher, Pelosi said she’s constantly encouraging more women to seek political office.
“Many times I’m encouraging people to run, especially women, to run for office,” Pelosi said.
The California Democrat expressed her belief that “nothing is more wholesome in our political process than that — aren’t we excited about?”
In response, Maher said, “Yes,” prompting laughs from the audience.
“Yes, and sometimes you’re discouraging people to run,” he added, referencing Pelosi’s role in pressuring Biden to step aside. “We’re not going to get into that.”
Pelosi, while smirking, replied, “Well, people make their own decisions.”
“Oh, absolutely they do,” Maher replied.
Pelosi then asserted that Harris took part in an “open” primary, which she said any Democrat could have joined. However, the vice president faced no challengers and garnered the endorsements of high-level Democrats, such as Biden, former President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and others.
“Anybody could have gotten in,” Pelosi claimed. “She wrapped it up, you have to give her credit for that.”
During an interview with late-night talk show host Bill Maher this week, the former House speaker asserted that Harris ascended her way to becoming the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in a democratic way, the Daily Wire reported.
However, Harris became the nominee without receiving any votes or taking part in a primary.
President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race following pressure from high-ranking Democrats, including Pelosi to do so.
On Friday, during an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time” hosted by Maher, Pelosi said she’s constantly encouraging more women to seek political office.
“Many times I’m encouraging people to run, especially women, to run for office,” Pelosi said.
The California Democrat expressed her belief that “nothing is more wholesome in our political process than that — aren’t we excited about?”
In response, Maher said, “Yes,” prompting laughs from the audience.
“Yes, and sometimes you’re discouraging people to run,” he added, referencing Pelosi’s role in pressuring Biden to step aside. “We’re not going to get into that.”
Pelosi, while smirking, replied, “Well, people make their own decisions.”
“Oh, absolutely they do,” Maher replied.
Pelosi then asserted that Harris took part in an “open” primary, which she said any Democrat could have joined. However, the vice president faced no challengers and garnered the endorsements of high-level Democrats, such as Biden, former President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and others.
“Anybody could have gotten in,” Pelosi claimed. “She wrapped it up, you have to give her credit for that.”
70-79, M
