Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unity

NPR | By Mary Louise Kelly

Published November 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM EST

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks during a rally with members of the state's Democratic Party in San Francisco on Oct. 23, 2026.

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Mary Louise Kelly is a host of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine. She is also the host of NPR's national security podcast, Sources & Methods.

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