1987 and made history as the bodys first female speaker, a role she held twice. Last year after the democrats lost the house she stepped aside from her leadership role. To me nancy pelosi has really towed and led the party line. Reporter this is a professor of history and communication at cal state east bay. He says another run makes sense. The fact that someone with so much influence and influential career as nancy pelosi not to mention fundraising, it is not surprising she would want to continue her political career. Reporter nbc meet the press Host Chuck Todd feels differently. Im surprised. I understand if some people are like, hey. You know, a generation is supposed to leave the stage at some point, right, to make room for the next generation of leaders. I imagine this is going to be received with some, as a mixed bag. Some are going to love it because they are loyal to her. Reporter former mayor willie brown says he also saw it coming even as others predicted the longtime democra