Nancy Pelosi Must Defy Odds To Retain Her Post As Speaker

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is arguably facing the longest odds of her storied political career.

Most political analysts believe a Republican tidal wave in the midterm election next Tuesday will sweep away her Speakership along with the Democratic majority.

But people close to Pelosi say she relishes the challenge of having people count her out.

Political observers note that to save her Speakership, Pelosi will not only need a majority but would have to retain at least 225 seats in the Democratic column; that is, limit the Republicans to a pickup of 32 seats.

Pelosi has repeatedly voiced her confidence that Democrats will keep their House majority.

Does she know something others don’t? Or is her optimism no more than pre-election bravado to keep spirits up and save a few seats?

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[Or perhaps a LOT of folks know something -- remember this recent story? Former White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod Suggests Dem Upset: "Stay Up For The Full Night"   -- Editor]