Pelosi Criticizes Biden's Timing and Closed Primary After Harris Defeat

In a New York Times podcast interview, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attributed Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss to President Joe Biden's delayed exit from the presidential race, which prevented an open Democratic primary. Pelosi suggested that an earlier exit by Biden might have allowed other candidates to enter the race, potentially strengthening Harris' position. She also criticized Bernie Sanders for claiming the Democratic Party has abandoned working-class voters, arguing instead that cultural issues like guns, religion, and LGBTQ+ rights have influenced voter behavior.