Subject: BREAKING NEWS: Pelosi formally declares run for Dem leader
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Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:13:05 -0600
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Nancy Pelosi is officially running for House minority leader again, announcing in a letter to colleagues Wednesday that she has already locked down support from two-thirds of the caucus. 

"It is with both humility and confidence that I write to request your support for House Democratic Leader. As of this writing, I am pleased to report the support of more than two-thirds of the Caucus," she wrote. 

Pelosi's announcement comes at a tenuous time-she was forced to delay leadership elections after an uprising from rank-and-file members Tuesday-but her already widespread support could put to rest any rumors of a potential challenger and shows her standing within the caucus remains strong. 

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) has floated the idea of challenging Pelosi for the top Democratic post but hasn't formally declared. Ryan or anyone else knocking off Pelosi was a long shot even before her announcement today. 

Pelosi has a loyal following among the Democratic Caucus she has led for 14 years and is a powerhouse fundraiser - she's raised $568 million since entering Democratic leadership in 2002. 

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