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Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsing Connie Chan

Pelosi’s endorsement of Connie Chan drew criticism from several San Francisco voices.

Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsing Connie Chan
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her, prompting criticism from local activists and business figures. The article describes the endorsement as a late intervention in a competitive primary.

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Representative who endorsed Connie Chan in the congressional primary

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Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for Congress

Outlets agree that Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress. Left-leaning outlets describe the endorsement in the context of the competitive primary and Chan's standing among the contenders. Center outlets mostly pair the endorsement with race context, with some including rival candidates' reactions. Right-leaning outlets range from straightforward race accounts to criticism of Pelosi's choice and questions about her influence after leaving Congress.

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