For five years, he has worked in San Francisco with New Consensus, a think tank focused on economic and social policy.
Criticism of Pelosi’s Leadership
While Chakrabarti acknowledged Pelosi’s accomplishments, he argued that the country has changed dramatically since she first entered politics in 1987.
“Americans are living in a totally different America than the one she knew when she entered politics 45 years ago,” he said.
He also accused Pelosi of blocking progressive voices from leadership positions. In 2023, she reportedly played a key role in preventing Ocasio-Cortez from securing a top Democratic role on the House Oversight Committee, instead backing Congressman Jerry Connolly for the position.
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