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Pelosi Told Democrats to Win, Not Lie

Q: Did Rep. Nancy Pelosi tell Democrats to lie to get elected?

A: No. She said Democratic candidates who oppose her becoming House speaker again should “do whatever you have to do,” as long as they win. 

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As the 2018 midterm elections near, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is under increasing pressure as some of her fellow Democrats have indicated that they will not support her becoming House speaker, if the party regains control.

That was one of the subjects raised recently by a Washington Post columnist who interviewed the Democratic leader on MSNBC’s “AM Joy.”

But in that exchange with guest

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