Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress
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Key Points:
- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, marking a significant development in the Democratic race for the district.
- Pelosi highlighted Chan’s leadership as chair of the Board of Supervisors’ budget committee and her commitment to strengthening the safety net and protecting rights.
- The endorsement contrasts with Pelosi’s earlier decision not to back any candidate in the gubernatorial race and serves as a public rebuke to State Sen. Scott Wiener, who currently leads in polls.
- Pelosi praised Chan’s background as an Asian American immigrant woman and her embodiment of the American dream, emphasizing her understanding of power and purpose.
- The race also includes tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti and former Republican Marie Huriabell, with Chan and Chakrabarti closely competing behind Wiener.