On Wednesday night, just before 11 p.m., Nancy Pelosi's longtime
spokesperson Drew Hammill announced on Twitter that today, the speaker
will finally announce her plans for the future — putting an end to
mounting speculation about whether she’ll retire (a possibility Hammill
has batted away), stay on as the top House Democrat or step down from
leadership but continue to serve in Congress.

“@SpeakerPelosi has been overwhelmed by calls from colleagues, friends
and supporters,” Hammill wrote. “This evening, the Speaker monitored
returns in the three remaining critical states. The Speaker plans to
address her future plans tomorrow to her colleagues. Stay tuned.”

The tweet came just a few hours after the House was called in favor of
Republicans — sending the rumor mill already churning over Pelosi’s
future into warp drive. 

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