Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsing far-left candidate Connie Chan
Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of Connie Chan for Congress has sparked significant backlash among San Franciscans. Critics from various political backgrounds have expressed their discontent, suggesting Pelosi is out of touch with local issues. The endorsement has reignited debates about the city's political landscape and the future direction of its leadership.
- ▪Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan just weeks before the primary election, after months of remaining neutral.
- ▪Reactions to the endorsement revealed anger from moderates, housing activists, and progressives who see Pelosi as part of the political establishment.
- ▪Critics argue that Chan's policies do not align with the pressing housing needs of San Francisco.
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Politics Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsing far-left candidate Connie Chan By Josh Koehn Published May 19, 2026, 2:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s long-awaited endorsement in the race to succeed her after four decades in Congress has enraged San Franciscans on both sides of the city’s deep-blue political spectrum. Pelosi formally backed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Monday, choosing the labor-aligned candidate over state Sen. Scott Wiener and progressive multimillionaire Saikat Chakrabarti. “I know this district, I know the Congress, and I know Connie,” Pelosi said in a short campaign video released alongside the endorsement.
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