House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi gave a speech largely lacking mention of President Joe Biden's reelection bid to North Carolina Democrats in Raleigh. Pelosi's remarks at Saturday's Democratic fundraiser comes amid increasing calls from Democratic officials for Biden to step away from the presidential race.
Democratic Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Unity Dinner fundraiser in Raleigh , N.C., Saturday, July 20, 2024. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper right, introduces Democratic North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein at the North Carolina Democratic Unity Dinner fundraiser in Raleigh , N.C., Saturday, July 20, 2024. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Unity Dinner fundraiser in Raleigh , N.C., Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Despite a swell of Democratic lawmakers calling for Biden to drop out, none of North Carolina’s seven Democratic representatives have publicly signaled support for finding a new nominee to lead the ticket. “As a pledged delegate, until he says ‘I’m not,’ I’m going to continue to be pledged,” the 73-year-old said, adding later that she felt Vice President Kamala Harris has the qualifications to be president if Biden dropped out.North Carolina is also home to one of the most hotly contested gubernatorial races in the country, pitting Democratic state Attorney General Josh Stein against Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.
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