Nancy Pelosi points the finger at Joe Biden after Kamala Harris’ defeat against Donald Trump, underlining that the president should have given up on re-election sooner and allowed “open primaries”. In an interview with the New York Times, the former Speaker of the House, who was one of the Dem leaders who pushed hardest last summer for the step back of the 46th occupant of the White House, also criticized the fact that Biden he immediately gave his endorsement to his deputy, thus eliminating the possibility of having a selection.
«If the president had withdrawn earlier, there would have been other candidates running. The idea was that if the president stepped aside, there would be an open primary,” the Democrat said, highlighting that this could strengthen Harris’ position. «As I said, I think that Kamala would have done well and would have strengthened herself – he explained – but we don’t know this, it didn’t happen, we live with what happens and because the president immediately gave his endorsement to Kamala Harris made almost impossible to have open primaries. If he had done it much earlier – he concluded referring to his renunciation of re-election – it would have been different”.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Dr. Sarah Thompson on Nancy Pelosi’s Recent Criticism of Joe Biden**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Thompson. We want to discuss Nancy Pelosi’s recent remarks regarding Joe Biden following Kamala Harris’ defeat against Donald Trump. What are your initial thoughts on her comments?
**Dr. Thompson:** Thanks for having me! Pelosi’s comments are quite significant, especially coming from someone with her stature within the Democratic Party. She has explicitly pointed out that Biden should have stepped back from the re-election race to allow for ”open primaries.” This highlights a growing concern within the party about the current leadership and their strategic choices.
**Editor:** Pelosi seemed focused on endorsing competition within the party. Why do you think she feels this is necessary?
**Dr. Thompson:** The Democratic Party is facing considerable challenges, and her push for open primaries reflects a desire for a more democratic process. By endorsing only one candidate—Harris—Biden essentially closed the door on potential alternatives who might have better resonated with voters. Pelosi’s perspective suggests that she believes this lack of competition can lead to complacency and ultimately a poorer performance in elections.
**Editor:** In the interview, Pelosi also mentioned Biden’s early endorsement of Harris. What impact do you think this had, and could it have been handled differently?
**Dr. Thompson:** Early endorsements can sometimes be a double-edged sword. They can unify a party behind a candidate, but in this case, it seems to have stifled debate and exploration of other candidates. Had Biden held off his endorsement longer, it might have encouraged more candidates to enter the race, fostering a robust discussion about the party’s direction. This would have allowed voters to assess a variety of options rather than feeling boxed into one choice.
**Editor:** What do you think the implications of this criticism are for the Democratic Party moving forward?
**Dr. Thompson:** Pelosi’s criticism could ignite a broader conversation about leadership and strategy within the party. If party leaders like her begin to voice concerns publicly, it might encourage others to do the same. There’s a chance that this could lead to a push for more grassroots engagement and awareness of the party’s issues, especially as we approach future elections. The Democratic Party needs to address these internal rifts or risk further alienating voters.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Thompson, for your insights on this pivotal moment in Democratic politics. We appreciate your time.
**Dr. Thompson:** My pleasure! It’s always important to discuss these critical issues as they unfold.
