A once-forgotten statement made by former Speaker Crazy Nancy Pelosi reappeared on social media following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, garnering attention for its sobering assessment of the Democratic Party’s current situation.
Originally said by Pelosi at a different event, the statement, “There’s no point in saying ‘good morning,’ because it certainly is not one,” has since come to represent frustration for many. The quote has been seized by Republicans, who see it as capturing the spirit of the Democratic Party after their defeat.
"No point in saying good morning, because it's certainly not one."
G'morning, NANCY! 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/hooZw1cD4G
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) November 6, 2024
Pelosi was quickly blamed for the defeat by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, especially because she pushed for Kamala Harris to be the party’s nominee.
“Recall her saying, ‘I don’t care if people picked you, I’m going to pick someone else,’ when she was touring democracy?” McCarthy said, alluding to Pelosi’s crucial part in arranging Biden’s exit from the race. According to McCarthy, Pelosi’s covert influence ultimately put Harris in a precarious position, depriving the Democratic Party of a powerful, unifying candidate.
McCarthy went on to say that Harris’ choices contributed to the loss as well. In reference to her selection of Tim Walz as her running mate rather than Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, McCarthy stated, “The very first decision that Kamala Harris made was the wrong decision.”
“That sealed the deal,” he continued, implying that the Walz selection did not inspire voter fervor or connect with key swing states.
Pelosi’s displeasure with Biden’s campaign was apparent, even though she never explicitly demanded his resignation. She expressed concerns about his running ability in a number of statements, which sparked rumors that she had been instrumental behind the scenes. Pelosi famously said, “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run,” during an MSNBC appearance, indicating the ambiguity that surrounded the Democratic ticket.
