The One Party Elder That Could Matter

Playbook: “Those who have covered Pelosi for years, as we have, know that the speaker rarely utters a word without a plan and an intention. There’s little doubt that she knew — and fleshed out with confidants — exactly what she was doing before she was mic’d up at MSNBC this morning.”

“In many ways, Pelosi is the most sensible choice to lead a rebellion against Biden. The currently elected congressional leader, Hakeem Jeffreis and Chuck Schumer, are caught in the middle of a divided caucus. Taking sides on the matter could undercut their standing as leaders, create future enemies and otherwise undercut their own influence.”

“Pelosi has already cemented her legacy. Unshackled from the burdens of caucus leadership, she doesn’t need to worry about pleasing members — something, we should be honest, she rarely fretted about as speaker. As such, she could be the one Democrat with the gravitas and wherewithal to tell Biden what everyone is saying privately — if, of course, she is willing.”