U.S. Democratic leader Pelosi vows to become House speaker

FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi reacts to the results of the U.S. midterm elections at a Democratic election night rally and party in Washington, U.S. Nov. 6, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - Copyright Jonathan Ernst(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 15/11/2018 - 18:02•Updated 26/04/2024 - 19:53

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi believes she has the votes to retake the speakership of the House of Representatives, she told reporters on Thursday, despite a string of critics within her party who have said they will oppose her bid.

"I intend to win the speakership with Democratic votes ... I have overwhelming support in my caucus to be speaker of the House," Pelosi said. "I happen to think that at this point, I'm the best person for that."

(Reporting by Susan Cornwell; Writing by Makini Brice; Editing by Susan Heavey)

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U.S. Democratic leader Pelosi vows to become House speaker

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