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The Crowded Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi

Season 2025 Episode 494

State Senator Scott Wiener announced his run for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat ahead of her retirement. Known for housing and immigration-related legislation, Wiener enters a contest that highlights a broader debate over the future direction of Democratic leadership.

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