Pelosi has a one-on-one relationship with all 220 plus members of the House Democratic majority. She knows their names and where they're from, but she also knows the makeup of their district. Pelosi is able to be so effective as a legislator by having personal relationships with members who trust her.
Democrats vote on new leadership this week, meaning Nancy Pelosi is out. Time’s Molly Ball explains why the country might really miss her.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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