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littlemissmartypants

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6. Thank you, Madame Speaker. ❤️

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 09:39 AM

Nov 6

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Nancy Pelosi at campaign headquarters on primary night in 1987.Deanne Fitzmaurice / San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

Nancy Pelosi holds up the gavel surrounded by children and grandchildren of members of Congress on Jan. 4, 2007, just after she was first elected House speaker.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi tears her copy of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after he delivered it to a joint session of Congress in 2020.Patrick Semansky / AP

"I eat nails for breakfast." ~Nancy Pelosi

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Nancy Pelosi, first female speaker of the House, won't seek re-election to Congress [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 6 OP

Good decision. Excellent timing. Raven123 Nov 6 #1

Thank you Nancy Pelosi for your stellar leadership all these years! FakeNoose Nov 6 #2

MaddowBlog-Following a legendary run, Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress at the end of her term LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #3

"the nancy pelosi ball room" sounds like a good start rampartd Nov 6 #26

We shall not look upon her like again Jilly_in_VA Nov 6 #4

Gutsy lady, for sure. Doodles Nov 6 #14

Everything has it's season and she handled her time in the spotlight so well! lark Nov 6 #5

Thank you, Madame Speaker. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 6 #6

An amazing arc comes to an end. Gore1FL Nov 6 #7

Thank You Rep Pelosi COL Mustard Nov 6 #8

An amazing leader and someone that will be highlighted in the history books forever. Thank You. walkingman Nov 6 #9

She would have made a great President. flying_wahini Nov 6 #10

After the recent big win, she figures she is leaving things in good shape. Irish_Dem Nov 6 #11

She is among the greatest Democrats of our times. NNadir Nov 6 #12

Thank you Nancy Pelosi for 39 Years of service to this nation. And My favorite part... LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #13

no, thank you , ms speaker. AllaN01Bear Nov 6 #15

Thanks for everything, Speaker Pelosi. One of my all-time heroes. Hekate Nov 6 #16

Greatness, strength, and grace..... Sogo Nov 6 #17

Thank you for your service Speaker LittleGirl Nov 6 #18

Best speaker ever! JoseBalow Nov 6 #19

I thought this had already been decided? I'v discussed it with friends as though it was. Callie1979 Nov 6 #20

The end of an era. SergeStorms Nov 6 #21

Good for her. Now, did she groom her successor? NM Grins Nov 6 #22

Curious who throws their hat in the ring Brother Buzz Nov 6 #23

One already announced before she made her intent official BumRushDaShow Nov 6 #25

He looks solid, but zero name recognition in my world Brother Buzz Nov 6 #29

He's in state government now Retrograde Nov 7 #35

Coach Letterman outdid himself this time Shrek Nov 6 #24

What elected statewide office? Brother Buzz Nov 6 #27

... BaronChocula Nov 6 #28

I'm grateful for her service MurrayDelph Nov 6 #30

Trump calls Nancy Pelosi 'evil woman' after she announces retirement LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #31

It was always a thrill to vote for Nancy Pelosi. NBachers Nov 6 #32

85-year-old Nancy Pelosi releases nearly 6 minute video about her retirement - WAAY 31 News Rhiannon12866 Nov 7 #33

Thank you for yur service, Nancy! ShazzieB Nov 7 #34

What was your favorite Nancy Pelosi moment? LetMyPeopleVote Nov 7 #36