WASHINGTON — Rep. Nancy Pelosi shrugged off suggestions Thursday that she weakened herself by agreeing to limit her tenure as next House speaker to a four-year maximum, a deal that clears the way for her to be elected to the post for the new Congress. "That's a long time," she...
Pelosi Gives Trump an Earful, Questions ‘Manhood’ in Private
WASHINGTON — In public, Nancy Pelosi lectured Donald Trump on the Constitution and wagged a finger at him for characterizing her "strength." In private, she questioned his "manhood" — and her disdain for him became public, again, anyway. "It's like a manhood thing for him. As if manhood could ever...
TJ Cox’s First Action as Next Congressman? Supporting Pelosi.
TJ Cox had a big Wednesday (Nov. 29) in Washington. He declared victory in his congressional race, seemingly knocking off incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford). Cox also had a vote for the Democratic caucus leadership. Cox revealed that he voted for Nancy Pelosi as his party’s nominee for House speaker. “Leader...
Pelosi Nominated by Dems for Speaker, But There Are Dissenters
WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi was nominated by fellow House Democrats to be speaker on Wednesday, but she still faces a showdown vote when the full House convenes in January. Pelosi entered the closed-door caucus election in an unusual position -- running unopposed despite the clamor by some Democrats for new...
TJ Cox Could Get to Vote on Pelosi. Where Do He and Costa Stand?
TJ Cox may get to vote for the next Speaker of the House. Cox is in Washington this week, taking part in freshman orientation. However, his congressional race to supplant incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford) in the 21st district is yet to be decided. With Monday's updates from Kern and Tulare counties,...
Looking Ahead, Democrats Jockey to be Pelosi’s Heir Apparent
WASHINGTON — As Nancy Pelosi moves closer to securing the votes to become House speaker, the stage is being set down-ballot for the next generation of leaders jockeying to be the Democrats' heirs apparent. Pelosi's return to the speaker's office is not a lock. One more newly-elected Democrat, Gil Cisneros...
Back by Popular Demand, WaPo’s Robert Costa Returns to Fresno
Acclaimed Washington Post and television journalist Robert Costa likes Fresno. After all, he's delivering a speech at the President’s Lecture Series at Fresno State for the second year in a row. "This is a community that is very engaged in politics, that really cares about policy and our national conversation,"...
Costa Said He Doesn’t Support Pelosi for Speaker. How Will He Vote?
During his re-election campaign for Congress, Jim Costa (D-Fresno) said he has not supported Nancy Pelosi for speaker in the past and he wouldn't this time either. However, a Nov. 13 letter signed by Costa and eight other Democratic members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, asks that she change...
Pelosi Sees Vocal Opposition to her Return as House Speaker
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers trying to oust Nancy Pelosi started rallying behind a possible contender Thursday, but the House Democratic leader gained key endorsements and said she has "overwhelming support" to become the next speaker. Pelosi picked up backing from Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the civil rights leader, while a who's-who...
Bakersfield’s McCarthy Picked as House GOP Leader
WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy easily won an internal party election Wednesday to take over the shrunken House GOP caucus, a familiar role for the underestimated scrapper whose top priority will be to protect President Donald Trump's agenda and try to build the party back to retake the majority. The...