Nancy Pelosi has won the House Democratic Caucus’ nomination to return as speaker in January, proving herself a formidable opponent to those in the party who’d depose her. Molly Reynolds, a fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, unpacks the incentives Pelosi is deploying to get to a majority, and secure the speakership, when the full House votes in January.

Show Notes:

• Pelosi Not Interested in Compromising On Succession Plan for Her Speakership
• Brookings Four Key Questions About Pelosi’s Bid for Speaker