Nancy pelosi is arguably the most powerful woman in american history After her election to congress in 1987, she accumulated more and more power, eventually rising to become speaker of the house. Nancy pelosi is calling it quits Nancy pelosi announced thursday that she will retire from congress, ending speculation that one of the most powerful women in american politics would seek another term. She wielded immense power and became a democratic icon, while she was demonized by conservatives.
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