Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a San Francisco campaign fundraiser where she praised Vice President Kamala Harris and drew parallels between elections and the Olympics. Pelosi, a prominent California Democrat, expressed pride in Harris, describing her as a person of great strength and political astuteness.
Pelosi likened the competitiveness of elections to the tight races in the Olympics, emphasizing that the margin between victory and defeat can be as narrow as seconds. She highlighted the significance of democracy being on the ballot and expressed the desire for democracy to emerge victorious, akin to winning the gold medal.
During the event, Pelosi did not shy away from addressing the challenges faced by the Democratic Party. Reports indicated that she had previously cautioned President Joe Biden about his chances against former President Donald Trump and the potential impact on Democrats' prospects of regaining control of the House.
The fundraiser, which Harris' campaign disclosed raised over $12 million, attracted a notable lineup of attendees. Among them were California Governor Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Attorney General Rob Bonta, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, businessman and former presidential candidate Tom Steyer, and CEO of the San Francisco Giants, Larry Baer.
