Unfortunately, this AFP story doesn’t reveal which reporter asked Pelosi the question, so we’ll never know if it was sycophantic idiocy or a joke.
At a press conference with reporters and children on “Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day,” Pelosi had been asked whether she would ever run for president given her years of political experience.
“No. I love the job that I have,” said the speaker, who is behind only Vice President Joe Biden in the US order of succession.
“I believe that one of the reasons that I do it with the success that I have is that my members know that I am here for them, for the House of Representatives, and I’m not thinking of another career path for myself,” she said.
“But I’m very proud to be the Speaker of the House. It is a great honor, especially being the first woman,” said the California lawmaker.
The odds of Pelosi running for president are about as high as Obama telling the truth about healthcare.
First, she would have to oppose a sitting President of her own party. Second, Pelosi’s 69 years old now and if she somehow got elected, she’d be he oldest President to ever asume office. And third, her current approval level bumps along in the low 30s.
Other than minor issues, it’s a damn fine question.
Source: AFP
