Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on social media Nov. 6 that she won't run for another term, the end of a groundbreaking career that made her the most powerful woman in the nation's history.

"I will not be seeking reelection to Congress," she said in a six-minute video addressed to her constituents that began, "Dear San Francisco." "With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative."

The congresswoman from San Francisco, a liberal stalwart who was revered by her supporters and reviled by her foes, at 85 was facing growing grumbles that after 20 terms it was time for her to step aside. State Rep. Scott Wiener already had announced he would seek the Democratic nomination next year, and other contenders are sure to follow for the solid

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