After Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, a forgotten remark from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi resurfaced across social media. Her line, “There’s no point in saying ‘good morning,’ because it certainly is not one,” originally made during another event, has become a symbol of frustration within the Democratic Party. Republicans have seized upon this quote, interpreting it as a reflection of the party’s mood following their defeat.

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy quickly placed blame on Pelosi for the loss, particularly her push for Kamala Harris to become the party’s nominee. He recalled how Pelosi circumvented the will of the voters, insisting on picking Harris despite the public’s preferences. McCarthy argues that Pelosi’s influence ultimately put Harris in a vulnerable position, leaving the Democratic Party without a strong, unifying candidate.

McCarthy further criticized Harris’s choices, particularly her selection of Tim Walz as her running mate. He suggested that her decision to pick Walz over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was a key mistake that alienated crucial swing states and failed to excite voters. McCarthy believes this misstep helped seal the Democrats’ defeat.

While Pelosi never explicitly called for Joe Biden’s exit, her dissatisfaction with his campaign was clear. Her comments, such as stating it was up to the president to decide whether to run, fueled speculation that she played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in orchestrating Biden’s withdrawal from the race. This uncertainty added to the turmoil within the Democratic ticket.