George Kelly

Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, was released from a hospital Tuesday after receiving a kidney that was donated by his daughter Jacquline, a spokesperson announced.

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Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, was released from a hospital Tuesday after receiving a kidney that was donated by his daughter Jacquline, a spokesperson announced.

The transplant surgery took place Friday at UCSF Medical Center, according to Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s office.

The transplant surgery took place Friday at UCSF Medical Center, according to Nancy Pelosi's office.

The transplant surgery took place Friday at UCSF Medical Center, according to Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s office.

&#8220;With love and generosity my daughter Jacqueline, to whom I am endlessly grateful, is the donor,&#8221; Paul Pelosi, 84, said in a statement.

"With love and generosity my daughter Jacqueline, to whom I am endlessly grateful, is the donor," Paul Pelosi, 84, said in a statement.

&#8220;With love and generosity my daughter Jacqueline, to whom I am endlessly grateful, is the donor,&#8221; Paul Pelosi, 84, said in a statement.

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He praised the medical team at UCSF for their treatment.

He praised the medical team at UCSF for their treatment.

&#8220;Under their guidance and the care of Nancy and our family, Jacqueline and I are on the path to a full recovery,&#8221; he said.

"Under their guidance and the care of Nancy and our family, Jacqueline and I are on the path to a full recovery," he said.

&#8220;Under their guidance and the care of Nancy and our family, Jacqueline and I are on the path to a full recovery,&#8221; he said.

Paul Pelosi had previously been hospitalized in October 2022, after he was attacked with a hammer during a break-in at the couple&#8217;s San Francisco home.

Paul Pelosi had previously been hospitalized in October 2022, after he was attacked with a hammer during a break-in at the couple's San Francisco home.

Paul Pelosi had previously been hospitalized in October 2022, after he was attacked with a hammer during a break-in at the couple&#8217;s San Francisco home.

Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi has been <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/13/nancy-pelosi-injured-luxembourg/">on the mend</a> from surgery in December after breaking her hip in a fall during an World War II anniversary event in Luxembourg.

Nancy Pelosi recovering from hip replacement in Germany after a fall

Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi has been <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/13/nancy-pelosi-injured-luxembourg/">on the mend</a> from surgery in December after breaking her hip in a fall during an World War II anniversary event in Luxembourg.

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Saikat Chakrabarti, a former software engineer who worked as chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), turned heads Wednesday in San Francisco by announcing that he will challenge <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/14/nancy-pelosi-congress-election-donald-trump-2026/">Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi</a> in next year’s election.

Saikat Chakrabarti, a former software engineer who worked as chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), turned heads Wednesday in San Francisco by announcing that he will challenge <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/14/nancy-pelosi-congress-election-donald-trump-2026/">Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi</a> in next year’s election.

“I’ve decided to run against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress,&#8221; Chakrabarti wrote <a href="https://x.com/saikatc/status/1887250464133292178">on X</a>. Chakrabarti, who has clashed with Pelosi in the past, noted, “I know some of you might be surprised that Speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is — for her 21st term!”

“I’ve decided to run against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress," Chakrabarti wrote <a href="https://x.com/saikatc/status/1887250464133292178">on X</a>. Chakrabarti, who has clashed with Pelosi in the past, noted, “I know some of you might be surprised that Speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is — for her 21st term!”

“I’ve decided to run against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress,&#8221; Chakrabarti wrote <a href="https://x.com/saikatc/status/1887250464133292178">on X</a>. Chakrabarti, who has clashed with Pelosi in the past, noted, “I know some of you might be surprised that Speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is — for her 21st term!”

Chakrabarti&#8217;s career is closely tied to AOC’s meteoric rise. He served as campaign manager during her 2018 primary victory over incumbent Joe Crowley and subsequently became her chief of staff in Congress. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in formulating the Green New Deal, a policy proposal addressing climate change and economic inequality. He <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/02/aoc-staff-saikat-chakrabarti-climate-1445478">left Ocasio-Cortez’s office</a> in 2019, after a controversial first year.

Chakrabarti's career is closely tied to AOC’s meteoric rise. He served as campaign manager during her 2018 primary victory over incumbent Joe Crowley and subsequently became her chief of staff in Congress. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in formulating the Green New Deal, a policy proposal addressing climate change and economic inequality. He <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/02/aoc-staff-saikat-chakrabarti-climate-1445478">left Ocasio-Cortez’s office</a> in 2019, after a controversial first year.

Chakrabarti&#8217;s career is closely tied to AOC’s meteoric rise. He served as campaign manager during her 2018 primary victory over incumbent Joe Crowley and subsequently became her chief of staff in Congress. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in formulating the Green New Deal, a policy proposal addressing climate change and economic inequality. He <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/02/aoc-staff-saikat-chakrabarti-climate-1445478">left Ocasio-Cortez’s office</a> in 2019, after a controversial first year.

Chakrabarti showed a bit of deference to Pelosi’s nearly 38 years in the House of Representatives, in which she served two terms as speaker, but noted that times have changed since she was first elected in 1987.

Chakrabarti showed a bit of deference to Pelosi’s nearly 38 years in the House of Representatives, in which she served two terms as speaker, but noted that times have changed since she was first elected in 1987.

“When Nancy Pelosi was first elected to Congress, you could buy a home on a single income.&nbsp; A summer job could pay for college. Republicans believed in climate change and respected election results,” he wrote on X. “Now, the things that defined the American Dream — being able to afford health care, education, a home, and raise a family — are impossible for most people.”

“When Nancy Pelosi was first elected to Congress, you could buy a home on a single income.&nbsp; A summer job could pay for college. Republicans believed in climate change and respected election results,” he wrote on X. “Now, the things that defined the American Dream — being able to afford health care, education, a home, and raise a family — are impossible for most people.”

He added that the Democratic Party is ill-equipped to deal with Donald Trump’s second term and a Republican Party that “is overtly conspiratorial and anti-democracy.”

He added that the Democratic Party is ill-equipped to deal with Donald Trump’s second term and a Republican Party that “is overtly conspiratorial and anti-democracy.”

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi addresses the audience at the San Francisco Dems Gala at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The event brought together various members of the Democratic Party including California Labor Fed Secretary Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez, State Sen. Wiener, Mayor London Breed, San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee member Honey Mahogany among others.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DEMS-GALA-008.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a green suit speaks passionately at a podium with &quot;2023 SF DEMS&quot; on it, flanked by the American and California flags. A purple-lit backdrop is behind her." class="wp-image-211418"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has yet to formally announce she will run again in 2026, but she now has a challenger in Saikat Chakrabarti.</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DEMS-GALA-008.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a green suit speaks passionately at a podium with &quot;2023 SF DEMS&quot; on it, flanked by the American and California flags. A purple-lit backdrop is behind her." class="wp-image-211418"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has yet to formally announce she will run again in 2026, but she now has a challenger in Saikat Chakrabarti.</figcaption></figure>

“The Democratic Party needs to stop acting like it&#8217;s competing against a normal political party that plays by the rules, and it needs a bold vision for how to raise living standards, quality of life and security for all Americans,” Chakrabarti wrote. “America is stuck, and Americans want real solutions that are as big as the problems we face.”

“The Democratic Party needs to stop acting like it's competing against a normal political party that plays by the rules, and it needs a bold vision for how to raise living standards, quality of life and security for all Americans,” Chakrabarti wrote. “America is stuck, and Americans want real solutions that are as big as the problems we face.”

“The Democratic Party needs to stop acting like it&#8217;s competing against a normal political party that plays by the rules, and it needs a bold vision for how to raise living standards, quality of life and security for all Americans,” Chakrabarti wrote. “America is stuck, and Americans want real solutions that are as big as the problems we face.”

Chakrabarti was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of immigrants from India. He moved to San Francisco after college and worked in tech, starting a company before working as the second engineer at Stripe, according to <a href="https://www.saikat.us/en">his website</a>. He then entered politics, working on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign.&nbsp;

Chakrabarti was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of immigrants from India. He moved to San Francisco after college and worked in tech, starting a company before working as the second engineer at Stripe, according to <a href="https://www.saikat.us/en">his website</a>. He then entered politics, working on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign.&nbsp;

Chakrabarti’s candidacy applies pressure on Pelosi, who will turn 85 next month and is recovering after <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/13/nancy-pelosi-injured-luxembourg/">having her hip replaced</a>. She has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/14/nancy-pelosi-congress-election-donald-trump-2026/">filed papers to run next year</a> but has made no formal announcement.

Chakrabarti’s candidacy applies pressure on Pelosi, who will turn 85 next month and is recovering after <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/13/nancy-pelosi-injured-luxembourg/">having her hip replaced</a>. She has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/14/nancy-pelosi-congress-election-donald-trump-2026/">filed papers to run next year</a> but has made no formal announcement.

State Sen. Scott Wiener may also have a decision to make. In 2023, he <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/02/scott-wiener-exploratory-committee-nancy-pelosis-congress/">set up an exploratory committee</a> to run whenever Pelosi retires but has repeatedly said he would never challenge her. Chakrabarti’s entrance to the race could change that equation.

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State Sen. Scott Wiener may also have a decision to make. In 2023, he <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/02/scott-wiener-exploratory-committee-nancy-pelosis-congress/">set up an exploratory committee</a> to run whenever Pelosi retires but has repeatedly said he would never challenge her. Chakrabarti’s entrance to the race could change that equation.

Chakrabarti and Pelosi’s office both declined to comment for this story.

Chakrabarti and Pelosi’s office both declined to comment for this story.

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Jonah Owen Lamb

Two years after a hammer-wielding attacker broke into Nancy Pelosi’s home in the middle of the night, the San Francisco Police Department is set to renew a lapsed agreement with federal police to provide 24/7 security at the house in exchange for $1 million.&nbsp;

Two years after a hammer-wielding attacker broke into Nancy Pelosi’s home in the middle of the night, the San Francisco Police Department is set to renew a lapsed agreement with federal police to provide 24/7 security at the house in exchange for $1 million.&nbsp;

The new agreement comes in the wake of the federal conviction of Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape and an uptick in recent protests calling on the Congresswoman to back a ceasefire in Gaza. Two people were recently <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/22/code-pink-activist-arrested-over-bloody-handprints-protest-nancy-pelosis-home/">arrested and charged</a> for protest activities related to Pelsoi’s position on the conflict.

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The new agreement comes in the wake of the federal conviction of Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape and an uptick in recent protests calling on the Congresswoman to back a ceasefire in Gaza. Two people were recently <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/22/code-pink-activist-arrested-over-bloody-handprints-protest-nancy-pelosis-home/">arrested and charged</a> for protest activities related to Pelsoi’s position on the conflict.

The new agreement, which is retroactive to January, is set to go before the Board of Supervisors later this month.

The new agreement, which is retroactive to January, is set to go before the Board of Supervisors later this month.

“The law enforcement services shall include support and enhancements” to existing security, according to the memorandum of understanding. The document says SFPD officers will remain outside of the home seven days a week and at all hours of the day and night, whether or not Nancy Pelosi is in the home.

“The law enforcement services shall include support and enhancements” to existing security, according to the memorandum of understanding. The document says SFPD officers will remain outside of the home seven days a week and at all hours of the day and night, whether or not Nancy Pelosi is in the home.

A police officer speaks with security guards sitting in a black sedan outside the Pacific Heights home of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco on Friday June 14, 2024. The SFPD has been providing 24/7 security at Nancy Pelosi's home since January 2024 and the Capitol Police, who failed to stop an attack on her husband Paul Pelosi at her home in 2022, are paying the city $1 million for the work.

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The initial agreement lapsed in <a href="https://rollcall.com/2023/11/01/capitol-police-knew-security-precaution-lapsed-ahead-of-paul-pelosi-attack/">2021</a>, according to a report late last year in Roll Call. An internal Capitol Police memo revealed that “the department cast blame for the missing police presence on long-standing policies, budget shortfalls and unresponsive San Francisco officials.”

The initial agreement lapsed in <a href="https://rollcall.com/2023/11/01/capitol-police-knew-security-precaution-lapsed-ahead-of-paul-pelosi-attack/">2021</a>, according to a report late last year in Roll Call. An internal Capitol Police memo revealed that “the department cast blame for the missing police presence on long-standing policies, budget shortfalls and unresponsive San Francisco officials.”

On Oct. 28, 2022 DePape broke into <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/cop-who-tackled-david-depape-testifies-uses-hammer-that-struck-paul-pelosi-to-re-enact-the-assault/">the Pelosis’ San Francisco home</a>, where he was arrested by police officers who witnessed him attack Paul Pelosi with a hammer. DePape confronted Pelosi shouting, “Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?”

On Oct. 28, 2022 DePape broke into <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/cop-who-tackled-david-depape-testifies-uses-hammer-that-struck-paul-pelosi-to-re-enact-the-assault/">the Pelosis’ San Francisco home</a>, where he was arrested by police officers who witnessed him attack Paul Pelosi with a hammer. DePape confronted Pelosi shouting, “Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?”

Two SFPD officers arrived at the scene and saw the attack after Paul Pelosi opened the front door. After DePape struck Pelosi, the officers intervened and detained him.&nbsp;

Two SFPD officers arrived at the scene and saw the attack after Paul Pelosi opened the front door. After DePape struck Pelosi, the officers intervened and detained him.&nbsp;

DePape later told police about his intention to kidnap Nancy Pelosi in a lone mission to punish her for her politics, court records say.

DePape later told police about his intention to kidnap Nancy Pelosi in a lone mission to punish her for her politics, court records say.

DePape was eventually convicted on two federal counts for assaulting Paul Pelosi and attempting to kidnap then-speaker Pelosi when he broke into the couple’s home. He was sentenced to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/17/paul-pelosi-attacker-sentenced/">30 years in prison in Ma</a>y.&nbsp;

Pelosi hammer attacker David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison

DePape was eventually convicted on two federal counts for assaulting Paul Pelosi and attempting to kidnap then-speaker Pelosi when he broke into the couple’s home. He was sentenced to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/17/paul-pelosi-attacker-sentenced/">30 years in prison in Ma</a>y.&nbsp;

DePape’s state case is in progress.&nbsp;

DePape’s state case is in progress.&nbsp;

Screenshot from the police body camera footage of the attack on Paul Pelosi that took place in San Francisco, Calif. on October 28, 2022.

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Pelosi’s office declined to comment on security protocols. The Capitol Police declined to comment on its security plans. An SFPD spokesperson said due to security concerns, the department could not release the number of officers who will be tasked with watching the Pelosi home.

Pelosi’s office declined to comment on security protocols. The Capitol Police declined to comment on its security plans. An SFPD spokesperson said due to security concerns, the department could not release the number of officers who will be tasked with watching the Pelosi home.

SFPD will get paid $1 million per year to station officers outside Pelosi home

Joel Umanzor

Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year prison sentence Friday for the man convicted of the October 2022 attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s husband in their San Francisco home.

Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year prison sentence Friday for the man convicted of the October 2022 attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in their San Francisco home.

Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year prison sentence Friday for the man convicted of the October 2022 attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s husband in their San Francisco home.

According to court records, prosecutors argued David DePape should receive the statutory maximum sentence of 20 years for the charge of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a consecutive 30 years for assaulting her spouse, Paul Pelosi, saying the crimes clearly aimed to promote terrorism.

According to court records, prosecutors argued David DePape should receive the statutory maximum sentence of 20 years for the charge of attempting to kidnap former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a consecutive 30 years for assaulting her spouse, Paul Pelosi, saying the crimes clearly aimed to promote terrorism.

DePape was convicted in November 2023 of trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband, Paul, with a hammer on Oct. 28, 2022. Prosecutors say DePape wanted to hold the House Speaker hostage and break her kneecaps if she lied.

DePape was convicted in November 2023 of trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband, Paul, with a hammer on Oct. 28, 2022. Prosecutors say DePape wanted to hold the House Speaker hostage and break her kneecaps if she lied.

The 54-year-old defendant denied responsibility for the attack and told KTVU he was “so sorry I didn&#8217;t get more of them.” Prosecutors cited DePape&#8217;s statements and lack of remorse as necessitating a lengthy sentence to deter others.

The 54-year-old defendant denied responsibility for the attack and told KTVU he was “so sorry I didn't get more of them.” Prosecutors cited DePape's statements and lack of remorse as necessitating a lengthy sentence to deter others.

The 54-year-old defendant denied responsibility for the attack and told KTVU he was “so sorry I didn&#8217;t get more of them.” Prosecutors cited DePape&#8217;s statements and lack of remorse as necessitating a lengthy sentence to deter others.

“The need to promote respect for the law is particularly relevant in this case, given that the defendant&#8217;s actions were an attack themselves on democracy and our institutions,” the filing reads.

“The need to promote respect for the law is particularly relevant in this case, given that the defendant's actions were an attack themselves on democracy and our institutions,” the filing reads.

“The need to promote respect for the law is particularly relevant in this case, given that the defendant&#8217;s actions were an attack themselves on democracy and our institutions,” the filing reads.

DePape is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on May 17. The maximum overall sentence is tied to the separate maximums on each conviction count.

DePape is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on May 17. The maximum overall sentence is tied to the separate maximums on each conviction count.

Paul Pelosi hammer attack: Feds claim terrorism, seek 40-year sentence for assailant

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Gabe Greschler

Political circles are buzzing — have you heard about the “shadow campaign” between state Sen. Scott Wiener and the Pelosi dynasty?

Political circles are buzzing — have you heard about the “shadow campaign” between state Sen. Scott Wiener and the Pelosi dynasty?

Some of Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s recent moves in San Francisco have been cast as an effort to derail Wiener&#8217;s quest for her House seat when she retires. Supposedly, the speaker emerita is clearing the way for her daughter, political strategist Christine Pelosi, to be her heir apparent.

Some of Nancy Pelosi's recent moves in San Francisco have been cast as an effort to derail Wiener's quest for her House seat when she retires. Supposedly, the speaker emerita is clearing the way for her daughter, political strategist Christine Pelosi, to be her heir apparent.

Some of Nancy Pelosi&#8217;s recent moves in San Francisco have been cast as an effort to derail Wiener&#8217;s quest for her House seat when she retires. Supposedly, the speaker emerita is clearing the way for her daughter, political strategist Christine Pelosi, to be her heir apparent.

From publicly spurning Wiener’s AI safety bill in the state Senate to endorsing <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/24/nancy-pelosi-dccc-san-francisco-endorsement-supervisor-mayor/">progressives on the Board of Supervisors</a>, it’s all a game of 3D chess engineered by a Democrat so powerful she dissuaded a sitting president from seeking reelection, the whisperers say.

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From publicly spurning Wiener’s AI safety bill in the state Senate to endorsing <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/24/nancy-pelosi-dccc-san-francisco-endorsement-supervisor-mayor/">progressives on the Board of Supervisors</a>, it’s all a game of 3D chess engineered by a Democrat so powerful she dissuaded a sitting president from seeking reelection, the whisperers say.

One person thinks that’s all bunk: Christine.

One person thinks that’s all bunk: Christine.

Deep in the bowels of the Milton Marks Conference Center during an otherwise routine meeting of the San Francisco Democratic Party on Wednesday night, the 58-year-old waited her turn to speak at the podium behind angry Sunset district neighbors advocating against changes to the roadway by Ocean Beach.

Deep in the bowels of the Milton Marks Conference Center during an otherwise routine meeting of the San Francisco Democratic Party on Wednesday night, the 58-year-old waited her turn to speak at the podium behind angry Sunset district neighbors advocating against changes to the roadway by Ocean Beach.

Christine Pelosi walks to speak at the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee meeting to endorse candidates for local public offices and local ballot measures at the Milton Marks building on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

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Just before the peak of those residents’ <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/28/dems-endorse-great-highway-park/">bellicose testimony</a>, The Standard bluntly asked Christine Pelosi if there is a shadow campaign underway — one swaying her mother’s stance on Wiener’s AI bill or the opposition of other Democrats, like Mayor London Breed.

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Just before the peak of those residents’ <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/28/dems-endorse-great-highway-park/">bellicose testimony</a>, The Standard bluntly asked Christine Pelosi if there is a shadow campaign underway — one swaying her mother’s stance on Wiener’s AI bill or the opposition of other Democrats, like Mayor London Breed.

“No. I don’t know why Mayor London Breed opposed his AI bill. Maybe she’s running for Congress? I thought Scott was running for Senate. I thought Breed was running for mayor,” Pelosi said jokingly, seeming to wave away conspiratorial chatter.

“No. I don’t know why Mayor London Breed opposed his AI bill. Maybe she’s running for Congress? I thought Scott was running for Senate. I thought Breed was running for mayor,” Pelosi said jokingly, seeming to wave away conspiratorial chatter.

She said Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217; presidential run is her priority.

She said Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run is her priority.

She said Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217; presidential run is her priority.

“We are just moving forward, one foot in front of the other, to November.”

“We are just moving forward, one foot in front of the other, to November.”

“I don’t know where he thinks my mind is. But nobody asks me.”

“I don’t know where he thinks my mind is. But nobody asks me.”

The younger Pelosi hasn’t touched publicly on her rumored run for Congress, perhaps in an effort not to fuel speculation. And while Wiener has declined to speak directly on any effort to maneuver him away from Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, his allies have been more than willing to pipe up on his behalf.

The younger Pelosi hasn’t touched publicly on her rumored run for Congress, perhaps in an effort not to fuel speculation. And while Wiener has declined to speak directly on any effort to maneuver him away from Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, his allies have been more than willing to pipe up on his behalf.

A spokesperson for the speaker emerita declined to comment, deferring to her Thursday interview on KQED’s Forum about her new book, “The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House.” <a href="https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101906876/nancy-pelosi-explains-the-art-of-power">During the nearly hourlong discussion</a>, Pelosi rejected talk of any behind-the-scenes political machinations for her daughter. She said her opposition to Wiener’s AI legislation was based purely on her concerns with its implications.

A spokesperson for the speaker emerita declined to comment, deferring to her Thursday interview on KQED’s Forum about her new book, “The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House.” <a href="https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101906876/nancy-pelosi-explains-the-art-of-power">During the nearly hourlong discussion</a>, Pelosi rejected talk of any behind-the-scenes political machinations for her daughter. She said her opposition to Wiener’s AI legislation was based purely on her concerns with its implications.

“They don’t know what they’re talking about,” Pelosi said. “I find it insulting that they would equate politics with policy for the AI bill.”

“They don’t know what they’re talking about,” Pelosi said. “I find it insulting that they would equate politics with policy for the AI bill.”

She added, “It has nothing to do with elections. And my daughter and I haven’t even spoken about [the AI bill], because we want to get through this [national] election now.”

She added, “It has nothing to do with elections. And my daughter and I haven’t even spoken about [the AI bill], because we want to get through this [national] election now.”

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Pelosi did not address her daughter’s theorized bid for Congress during the KQED interview.

Pelosi did not address her daughter’s theorized bid for Congress during the KQED interview.

Todd David, a longtime adviser to Wiener, said it&#8217;s incomprehensible that Pelosi’s pushback against the AI bill wasn’t a political calculation to gather support for her daughter&#8217;s possible bid for Congress.

Todd David, a longtime adviser to Wiener, said it's incomprehensible that Pelosi’s pushback against the AI bill wasn’t a political calculation to gather support for her daughter's possible bid for Congress.

Todd David, a longtime adviser to Wiener, said it&#8217;s incomprehensible that Pelosi’s pushback against the AI bill wasn’t a political calculation to gather support for her daughter&#8217;s possible bid for Congress.

“It’s explicitly a move to get Andreessen Horowitz and Google to fund an independent expenditure committee for Christine,” David said. “The motivation is, from where I sit, a political motivation. Not a policy motivation.”

“It’s explicitly a move to get Andreessen Horowitz and Google to fund an independent expenditure committee for Christine,” David said. “The motivation is, from where I sit, a political motivation. Not a policy motivation.”

David pointed to other recent moves by the speaker emerita that he suspects are a way for her daughter to solidify a potential run. They include recent endorsements of progressives Dean Preston and Connie Chan in supervisors races in San Francisco, a group that David believes could present another potential source of support for Christine Pelosi.

David pointed to other recent moves by the speaker emerita that he suspects are a way for her daughter to solidify a potential run. They include recent endorsements of progressives Dean Preston and Connie Chan in supervisors races in San Francisco, a group that David believes could present another potential source of support for Christine Pelosi.

“It is this interesting coalition of tech libertarian and a lefty-labor coalition,” he said. “It is an interesting play. I think they’ll try to do that.”

“It is this interesting coalition of tech libertarian and a lefty-labor coalition,” he said. “It is an interesting play. I think they’ll try to do that.”

Asked to weigh in on the fracas, Wiener cited support for his AI bill from figures in the tech community, including attorney and open-source advocate Lawrence Lessig and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Behind the scenes, billionaire Ron Conway, who’s considered an ally of Pelosi, lobbied hard against the bill.

Asked to weigh in on the fracas, Wiener cited support for his AI bill from figures in the tech community, including attorney and open-source advocate Lawrence Lessig and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Behind the scenes, billionaire Ron Conway, who’s considered an ally of Pelosi, lobbied hard against the bill.

“With Congress gridlocked on tech policy — with the exception of banning Tik Tok, Congress has not passed any major tech regulation since the floppy disk era — it’s up to California to act,” Wiener wrote in a statement to The Standard.

“With Congress gridlocked on tech policy — with the exception of banning Tik Tok, Congress has not passed any major tech regulation since the floppy disk era — it’s up to California to act,” Wiener wrote in a statement to The Standard.

Wiener’s bill passed a second reading in the Senate on Thursday. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the legislation.

Wiener’s bill passed a second reading in the Senate on Thursday. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the legislation.

Christine Pelosi speaks at the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee meeting to endorse candidates for local public offices and local ballot measures at the Milton Marks building on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240827-dempartyendorse-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman, Christine Pelosi, is seen from her hips up, standing at a podium, gesturing with one hand in a point, speaking to a crowd. Theater style seating is behind her, filled with people in a dimly-lit auditorium. " class="wp-image-305797"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The younger Pelosi speaks Wednesday at the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee meeting.</figcaption></figure>

At the San Francisco Democratic Party board’s meeting, Christine Pelosi’s turn to speak at the podium finally arrived.

At the San Francisco Democratic Party board’s meeting, Christine Pelosi’s turn to speak at the podium finally arrived.

She thanked the local party for supporting her selection to the Democratic National Committee in the spring. That put her in a position to defend Harris’ right to appear on every ticket in Alabama and Ohio, where, she said, Republicans are “fooling around on the ballot.”

She thanked the local party for supporting her selection to the Democratic National Committee in the spring. That put her in a position to defend Harris’ right to appear on every ticket in Alabama and Ohio, where, she said, Republicans are “fooling around on the ballot.”

Then Christine Pelosi did address her run — but not the one you’d think.

Then Christine Pelosi did address her run — but not the one you’d think.

“I’m embarking on my next campaign, and I wanted to come here and ask for your support,” she said. The brief pause that followed saw some of the assembled Democrats lean in with bated breath, as if in anticipation that she would reveal a bid for her mother’s seat.

“I’m embarking on my next campaign, and I wanted to come here and ask for your support,” she said. The brief pause that followed saw some of the assembled Democrats lean in with bated breath, as if in anticipation that she would reveal a bid for her mother’s seat.

She continued, “I will be <a href="https://www.christinepelosi.com/">running for Democratic National Committee executive board</a>, and I hope to have your support.”

She continued, “I will be <a href="https://www.christinepelosi.com/">running for Democratic National Committee executive board</a>, and I hope to have your support.”

When The Standard approached her to ask when her next campaign would debut — you know, the one everyone’s speculating about? — she chided the timing of the discussion.

When The Standard approached her to ask when her next campaign would debut — you know, the one everyone’s speculating about? — she chided the timing of the discussion.

The vice president has a historic campaign to win, Pelosi said. And like every Democrat, she’s focusing exclusively on ensuring Harris is in the White House for years to come.

The vice president has a historic campaign to win, Pelosi said. And like every Democrat, she’s focusing exclusively on ensuring Harris is in the White House for years to come.

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