Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) confidently predicted Democrats will reclaim the House majority in the upcoming midterms, backing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as the next Speaker, the Washington Examiner reported. 

For hardworking taxpayers across America, this shift could mean a real financial burden if Democratic policies regain traction—think higher compliance costs for small businesses already stretched thin under progressive tax proposals.

Pelosi’s Exit and the Political Landscape

With about a year left in her term, Pelosi isn’t slowing down, focusing instead on flipping the House blue in 2026.

Currently, Republicans hold a slim edge with 220 seats to Democrats’ 213, plus two vacancies due to a resignation and a passing, a balance cemented by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) swearing in Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-TN) earlier this month.

From a conservative lens, this narrow margin means every vote counts, and GOP leaders must stay sharp to counter what many see as a left-leaning agenda that often prioritizes ideology over practical governance.

Jeffries as Pelosi’s Chosen Successor

Pelosi has thrown her weight behind Jeffries, calling him a “unifier” and expressing full faith in his ability to win the Speaker’s chair.

“I’m busy and focused on winning the House for the Democrats, making Hakeem Jeffries the speaker of the House, and taking us to a better place,” Pelosi declared, signaling her intent to shape the party’s future even from the sidelines.

While her endorsement carries weight, let’s not kid ourselves—unifying a party with such diverse factions is a tall order, and Jeffries will need more than kind words to fend off the GOP's resolve to maintain control.

Pelosi’s Sharp Critique of GOP

Not one to mince words, Pelosi took a swing at the current Republican majority, accusing them of bending to executive whims.

“Right now, the Republicans in Congress have abolished Congress. They just do what the president insists that they do,” Pelosi said.

That’s a spicy take, but from a right-of-center view, it sidesteps the GOP’s focus on curbing what many see as overreaching federal policies—hardly “abolishing” Congress, more like reining in bureaucratic excess.

Battle for Pelosi’s San Francisco Seat

Meanwhile, the race to replace Pelosi in her San Francisco district is already heating up.

California state Sen. Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti, a former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have already tossed their hats in the ring.

The primary for this seat is set for June 2, 2026, with the general election following on November 3, 2026, promising a fierce contest in a reliably blue stronghold.

As Pelosi eyes the exit, her belief in Democratic gains post-2026 midterms looms large, though conservatives might argue that such optimism ignores the public’s growing frustration with policies that often seem detached from kitchen-table concerns.