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For those within the party who championed this decision, Pelosi’s continued presence represents the ultimate “Polar Star” of stability. In an era defined by unprecedented volatility, fractured leadership, and the rapid-fire chaos of the digital age, she remains a figure of singular consistency. Her supporters view her not merely as a politician, but as a master strategist—a person who has spent decades learning the intricate, often hidden architecture of power. To them, she is the negotiator who can still find a path to consensus in a room full of dissent, the fundraiser who ensures the viability of the next generation’s campaigns, and the institutionalist who protects the foundations of the party when they are under threat. Her bid is perceived not as a desperate attempt at a comeback, but as a principled refusal to fade into the background when the work remains unfinished.
