By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Stephanie Kotuby Stephanie Kotuby Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/pelosi-reflects-on-historic-career-and-predicts-big-victory-for-democrats Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The political environment this year is often compared to the midterms of 2006, when Democrats won back control of Congress. After that election, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House. Twenty years later, Pelosi is in the final months of her historic political career. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss her time in office and what to expect on election night. Listen to this Segment By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Stephanie Kotuby Stephanie Kotuby Stephanie Kotuby is the Senior Editorial Producer of PBS NewsHour and the Executive Producer of Washington Week with the Atlantic.
Pelosi reflects on historic career and predicts 'big victory' for Democrats
In short
The former House leader addressed her legacy and upcoming electoral expectations during an interview with PBS NewsHour's Amna Nawaz. Drawing parallels to the 2006 midterms, she noted how that earlier cycle successfully restored Democratic control of Congress. That historic shift occurred nearly twenty years ago and resulted in her election as the nation's first female Speaker of the House.
Key points
- Nancy Pelosi is anticipating a major victory for the Democratic Party in the upcoming ele…: Nancy Pelosi is anticipating a major victory for the Democratic Party in the upcoming elections.
- The veteran congresswoman is currently serving out the final months of her time in office.: The veteran congresswoman is currently serving out the final months of her time in office.
- The current political atmosphere mirrors the electoral conditions that propelled Democrat…: The current political atmosphere mirrors the electoral conditions that propelled Democrats back into power in 2006.