Paul Pelosis latest scrape, and Nancy Pelosis shameless record

The Pelosi family is a modern American political force with San Francisco roots, vast wealth and decades of institutional Democratic muscle.They perfectly embody the tension between lofty public-service rhetoric and messier realities, both public and private, that invite accusations of elite entitlement.The latest family scandal –– an alleged hit-and-run incident by Paul Pelosi on July 3 –– adds another dubious mark to the Pelosi brand as Rep.Nancy Pelosi prepares to exit Congress in January.The former House speaker, a member of Congress since 1987, is among the most consequential (and polarizing) Democrats in US history. Nancy rose from a political family (her father was a mayor of Baltimore) to master the dark arts of legislative deal-making, fundraising, and party discipline.

She’s long presided over a machine shielded by connections, money and narrative control.The ex-speaker is best known for helping to pass Obamacare: “We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it,” she famously said; rabid anti-Trumpism –– she played a central role in two impeachments and a Jan.6  investigation; and years of alleged insider stock trading.  California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Indeed, bad financial optics have long dogged the Pelosis, whose net worth is estimated at north of $200 million.Persistent allegations have followed family stock trades, where husband Paul’s portfolio often outperformed the market with suspiciously convenient timing near legislative events. And the ex-speaker herself conveniently resisted proposed bans on congressional stock-trading. A range of public incidents add color –– and controversy –– to her record.As President Trump concluded his State of the Union speech in 2020, she famousl...