Article snippet: Ahead of the vote, Pelosi delivered remarks flanked by allies Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), and John Lewis (D-GA), saying, “[It is] so inspiring to hear my colleagues place my name in nomination once again for speaker of the House”: Asked if she will be able to whip up the votes needed between now and January 3, a confident Pelosi replied, “I think we’re in pretty good shape.” Democrats voted 203-32 in the closed-door session for Pelosi — not as many as have opposed her in the past, but she will need more support to survive a full floor vote early next year. To become speaker when Democrats take majority control, Pelosi needs 218 votes if all Republicans vote against her, as is likely. Pelosi could also win with fewer votes if some lawmakers are absent or vote present. Democrats will have a 233-vote majority, with some races still undecided from the midterm elections. This was not the plan from Pelosi opponents who vowed to usher in a new era for Democrats. But one by one, the powerful California congresswoman picked off the would-be challengers and smoothed the skeptics. In the end, no one was willing, or able, to mount a serious campaign against the 78-year-old. “You can’t beat someone with no one,” said Rep.-elect Jahana Hayes (D-CT), who explained in a statement that she came to Washington eager to hear from colleagues and “hopeful that many candidates would step up to the plate.” As Breitbart News’s Matthew Boyle reported, Pelosi quelled op... Link to the full article to read more