Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that she will seek reelection in 2024, prompting shock and amusement from critics, who observed that the congresswoman is already 83 years old.
Pelosi made the formal announcement on social media Friday afternoon.
“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL,” Pelosi, first elected to Congress in 1987, said.
“That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote,” she added.
Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote.…
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) September 8, 2023
The former speaker’s announcement triggered a range of reactions across social media as “She’s 83” began to trend. Age has become a trending narrative as of late, given President Biden, 80, and his stumbles and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, and his freeze-ups.
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“She’s been in political office since 1981. She’s helped to destroy San Francisco and the country. These corrupt geriatrics cling to power at all costs,” Monica Crowley, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, said. “Enough.”
She’s 83.
She’s been in political office since 1981.
She’s helped to destroy San Francisco and the country.
These corrupt geriatrics cling to power at all costs.
Enough. pic.twitter.com/OuG4jJS3jD
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) September 8, 2023
“She’s 83!!! @SpeakerPelosi be a leader. Set an example and retire. 75 should be mandatory retirement age for all federal public servants,” another X user opined.
“She’s 83 years old these politicians really have a hard time letting go of power, it’s time for Nancy to retire,” another said.
“Nancy Pelosi is running again?! We need term limits! She’s 83 years old! Who does she represent!” one exclaimed, as others offered similar takes.
🚨 Nancy Pelosi just announced that she’s running for reelection!
She’s 83 years old. pic.twitter.com/7cU8HALoUw
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 8, 2023
She’s 83. The last thing this woman needs is to be making serious decisions about the fate of our country.
America is a mad house run by geriatric lunatics. pic.twitter.com/uiK51FnwcE
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) September 8, 2023
She’s 83. She’s destroyed San Francisco. She’s a career criminal politician and she needs to step down immediately. Go home Nancy Pelosi.
— Erin Elizabeth Health Nut News 🙌 (@unhealthytruth) September 8, 2023
Nancy Pelosi, who will be 84 years old next year, just announced she is running for re-election. It’s insane how many super old people remain in government. Not healthy for the country and absurdly reckless.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 8, 2023
Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman Jaime Harrison, however, was over the moon about Pelosi’s announcement.
“The greatest to ever do it! Speaker Emerita Pelosi has dedicated her entire political career to delivering for the American people, and I could not be more excited to see her step back up to the plate. Let’s go!” he exclaimed.
The greatest to ever do it!
Speaker Emerita Pelosi has dedicated her entire political career to delivering for the American people, and I could not be more excited to see her step back up to the plate. Let’s go! https://t.co/79RkzorRf9
— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) September 8, 2023
Pelosi’s decision comes as many Republicans make the same case for McConnell, asserting that he should step down, particularly after his freeze-ups.
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McConnell has made it clear, however, that he has no plans to retire.
A recent survey from the Economist/YouGov found most American adults expressing the belief that there should be a “maximum age” to be president or serve in Congress.
Pelosi will turn 84 in March.
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