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Women allies of Scott Wiener push back on Pelosi's 'sexist' chatbot claims

Pelosi called the chatbot’s responses sexist and endorsed Chan, while Wiener supporters challenged her accusations.

Women allies of Scott Wiener push back on Pelosi's 'sexist' chatbot claims
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Scott Wiener’s chatbot targeting rival Connie Chan drew accusations of sexism from Nancy Pelosi, and women who support Wiener are now criticizing Pelosi’s claims. Wiener took the chatbot down after the backlash, while Chan’s campaign criticized a planned rally for Wiener.

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Former House Speaker who condemned the chatbot and endorsed Chan, drawing criticism from Wiener supporters.

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Candidate whose campaign chatbot prompted accusations from Pelosi and criticism from Wiener’s allies.

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Wiener’s rival, the chatbot’s target, and Pelosi’s endorsed candidate.

ALSO MENTIONED  Nancy Tung, San Francisco Democratic Party chair who criticized Pelosi’s accusations.; Susie Tompkins Buell, Political donor and advocate who defended Wiener and criticized Pelosi’s accusations.

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