Connolly, however, reportedly has a powerful ally. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been gathering support for the 74-year-old candidate behind the scenes. Last week, when speaking to the National Catholic Reporter, Pelosi said that she is backing “newer members who are running for office,” adding, “This is with all the respect in the world for the chairmen who had been there and the contribution that they had made over time. But now others have come forward, and I respect the fact that they’re ready to take charge of their committees, and I support that.” ‘When speaking to Rolling Stone in September, Pelosi discussed her own decision to step down from the speakership and knowing when to pass the torch. Earlier this month, however, she made it clear she would support Connolly — who announced in November that he was diagnosed with esophagus cancer but has begun treatment — for the top seat. While Pelosi told Politico she wasn’t certain on who would be in the Oversight race at the time, she has “supported Mr. Connolly for that, should it be open.” @
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