Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Facing GOP Attacks, More Democratic Candidates Ditch Pelosi


At least a dozen Democrats won't back her and many more are ducking the question — all as Mike Pence stepped up attacks on the House Minority leader.

By Alex Seitz-Wald and Jonathan Allen

WASHINGTON — A growing number of Democratic congressional candidates are bailing out on Nancy Pelosi as they try to inoculate themselves against Republican attacks on the House Minority Leader.

"I'm not supporting Nancy Pelosi," Democrat Andrew Janz, who is running against Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., told NBC News in a recent interview.

"I think she's done a lot of good for the party; I think she's done a lot of good for the country," he added. "However, I think it's time for a new generation of leaders to go to Washington, and this is with respect to both Democrats and Republicans. I think the country, and my district in particular, is hungry for change."

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Source: NBC News 

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