Nancy Pelosi weighs in on the race to succeed her as she fights to keep women ‘at the table’

Nancy Pelosi didn’t plan to endorse anyone in the race to succeed her in Congress. But she endorsed Connie Chan, recognizing the need for a woman.

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi did not plan to endorse anyone in the race to succeed her in Congress. But after noting how many women who used to represent California have been replaced by men, the former speaker felt she had to step in for a female candidate, she told NBC News in an exclusive interview.

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