While House Speaker Kevin McCarthy battles the most extreme members of his party intent on shutting down the government, Nancy Pelosi is out partying with the gays.
The first female speaker in U.S. history was spotted Tuesday night at Little Gay Pub in D.C., a legendary spot located in Logan Circle, the capital’s top gayborhood.
Fittingly, she was spotted by a fellow politico: Josh Sorbe, press secretary for the Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Dick Durbin.
Dressed in one of her signature elegant outfits, Pelosi seemed excited about being in a lively and fun watering hole.
Anything must beat Congress these days. Give our legislative queen a hand!
By the way, it’s not all that surprising to see Pelosi at a gay bar. Hailing from San Francisco, the iconic legislator has been a longstanding LGBTQ+ ally. During her first year in Washington, she joined in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
That was in 1987.
The following decade, Pelosi bucked President Bill Clinton and voted against the Defense of Marriage Act. She resided over the appeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in her first term as Speaker, and is a champion of LGBTQ+ rights today.
oh my god lmfaooo icon
— Brian (@dcbitch) September 27, 2023
She’s awesome.
— T°d∆🏳️🌈 (Blue Checkmark) (@toddkimmelman) September 27, 2023
While there’s nothing funny about the pending government shutdown, and the harsh impact it will have on millions of Americans, there is something poetic about Pelosi enjoying a night out while the Republican caucus burns.
McCarthy is trying and failing to corral the GOP’s hard-right faction into voting for any spending bill.
And Pelosi saw this chaos coming.
Early this year, she responded dimly when asked about his chances of being elected speaker (he finally won after a historic 15 votes and many embarrassing concessions).
“Why would I make a judgment about something that may or may not ever happen?” she said. “No, I don’t think he has it. But that’s up to his own people to make a decision as to how they want to be led or otherwise.”
It’s apparent Pelosi holds little respect for her successor and fellow Californian. In the past, she’s blasted him as a “moron,” and said he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
When McCarthy held up the passage of a major domestic policy bill with a nonsensical eight-and-a-half hour monologue, Pelosi’s office ridiculed him.
“As he hopefully approaches the end, we’re all left wondering: Does Kevin McCarthy know where he is right now?” said the press release.
Now that’s one serious clap back.
As Speaker, Pelosi always knew where she was, and how many votes she had. During her last term, she masterfully outplayed Donald Trump during a shutdown, refusing to budge on his demand for border wall funding.
She wound up winning the battle. The bill Trump signed didn’t include a penny for his draconian border wall fantasy.
I remember his embarrassed face while Pelosi was standing up to Trump in this iconic meeting. pic.twitter.com/Drl1AnhWrE
— Hawkeye (@NOUVEAUXDEBUTS) September 22, 2023
Maybe Pelosi will give McCarthy some tips on negotiating, if he asks nicely?
Nah, probably not! Cheers to our sister from San Francisco! 🥂
Why couldn’t I be there.
— Nick G (@errandkayblaque) September 27, 2023
abfab
Legendary? That would work for P Street Station, Mr P’s or Annies. This place just opened! No, yes?
LifeinShaw
P St Station? Mr. P’s? Those are long gone. Yes. LGP is new but it has already reached legendary status.
abfab
Thanks for the review, SHAW! Must add it to the list for next time.
bachy
Tremendous respect and gratitude to the Speaker Emerita.
abfab
I love her house perched high on a hill in our city by the bay. Most of SF is still so beautiful.
brfanp
I know this is american media and that US politics is a binary but this piece sounds like propaganda.
Mack
ROFLMAO. Head stuck up your backside much?
brfanp
Mack, an insult is not an argument. You’ve proved my point. The two-party system fosters an environment where politicians, by merely aligning with a particular group and uttering the expected rhetoric, receive favorable coverage in niche media. Their views rarely face genuine scrutiny. I should note, I’m not American, so I have no personal stake in this.
abfab
If you’re not American @brfanp,then how could you possibly be expected to understand? No one does! It’s a dumb country. (see last president). It’s very fu c ked up.
By binary, are you referring to the Bicameral Legislative System? Hey, you’re more informed than most Americans!
i think The Netherlands is Unicameral. Not sure. Now there’s an interesting government.
abfab
P.S. It’s all propaganda. Yes.
brfanp
@abfab I meant the two party system. It pushes people intp hating the other side while turning the blind eye on their side.
ShaverC
Pelosi is one of the most corrupt politicians in the US, who cares if she was drinking it up in a gay club? She needs to stay pickled so she probably ran into the first booze-can she saw.
dbmcvey
Considering Trump is still alive, what a stupid post.
Diplomat
This really isn’t your forum now is it Shaver. Seems you’re more the mad cow Trump crew.
storm45701
How is she corrupt? Please provide your receipts, not just grandiose statements.
ShaverC
storm45701, Insider trading. Refused National Guard troops on Jan 6. Made sure capitol police weren’t fully staffed on the same day. Ruined her hairstylist’s business when she showed up unmasked for a blowout and it was caught on camera then she claimed she didn’t know she had to wear a mask and threw the owner under the bus by saying she should’ve told Pelosi to wear a mask. Refusing to even talk to Trump when he was President…
Mack
Just what I said to another dimwit: ROFLMAO. Head stuck up your backside much?
brian6767
Nailed it!
Doug
Yet another Republican sore loser.
smittoons
Woman is a goddamned legend. Total badass with an iron will. Not perfect, not without skeletons, but exactly the kind of person we needed to fight for us. She kept her caucus together and delivered for Democrats time and time again, and stood up to two of the worst Republican administrations with competence, distinction and conviction.
winemaker
Thanks Shaver, for telling it like it really is. As someone who lives in her district, San Francisco, the new doo doo capital of the USA I and a whole lot of other sane people could care less what this thieving old hag does. Good riddance to this worthless waste of air. If people think she’s so great, they’re entitled their opinion. But after seeing and smelling San Francisco, this old hags congressional district and the one time jewel of Califronia that has been run into the ground by the liberals they’d change their opinion of her immediately. Most of us Californians, both gay and straight can’t stand her yet the fools here who keep voting for this do ‘nothing for anybody other than herself to the tune of over 200 million dollars’ yet her constitients always end up getting the shaft. Why does the gay community unilaterally support people llike this that do nothing for them, play themfor fools telling the other party’s the boogeyman and pick their pockets for higher and higher taxes and deliver ZILCH. It’s unbelievable to say the least
abfab
Yes, Wine, it is unbelievable. You’re gross.
abfab
Oh dear, she ruined her hairstylist’s business!
abfab
Shaver……….Yes, even Nancy Pelosi refused to talk to Donald Trump. Everyone did, except for that BLIMP FROM NORTH KOREA and PUTIN.
Get help.
Fahd
What a lovely article! Who can forget the wonderfullly patronizing alligator clap and her walking out of the meeting that time he threw one of his tantrums? And there’s also the hilarious way she cut off the applause at his first impeachment vote when she gave her mommy look to the about to appause house members…lol. No one has done it better.
Maybe she will be reelected Speaker in 2024.
I haven’t been in DC in awhile. Is Logan Circle really the top gay neighborhood now or is that just in reference to proximity to the Capital building?
Also, I recommend the documentary her daughter did about her…..very entertaining.
abfab
Yes, Fahd, the docu was really well researched and produced. Loved it.
abfab
Logan Circle, the actual traffic circle, is just east of Dupont Circle. 17th street NW is just inbeween the two so now they blend together. Dupont will always remain the top.
30 years ago no one dared walk east of 16th street, but now it’s all fabulous. Now you can’t touch it no matter how much money you have. Historical. All of DC is Gay now.
LifeinShaw
We’ve taken over. The gayborhood now stretches from 18th and California streets NW to 6th and Florida streets on the north end. Then from P and 21st streets to 11th and P streets on the south end. Not exact but there are a LOT of gays bars in that general area.
abfab
SHAW! Who knew from SHAW back in the day?!?! LOL I knew guys buying up the skeltons and condemned shells. Rows and rows.
Hello SHAW! I spent most of my years in Madams Organ and Mount Pleasant.
abfab
I would often dine at the best Lebanese restaurant in DC, Adams Morgan to be exact. Helen Thomas was usually there hanging with her people. She was also a class act. Front row! Very sweet and super smart.
DC was hot (fun and relaxed) in the 80’s and 90s. 9/11 killed all of that.
Kangol2
Glad I got to see a little of that before so much shuttered or gentrified. There will never be another Delta Elite, Brass Rail, etc.
abfab
Delta Elite…..did you go to Catholic University? LOL. Venturing into N.E. DC…..passports please!
NOB HILL on Kenyon NW and oh good god! Who ever brings up the Brass Rail Rhode Island Ave anymore! DC was party central then.
1/2 Street
O Street
The Glory Hole
The best Eagle ever.
It’s all been white washed with baseball stadiums! Tragic.
ScottOnEarth
Great article! I appreciate Alex touching on Nancy’s long and tireless history as a major Queer ally. She comes from a long line of truly progressive Democrats and has always fought for Queer rights and dignity. People love to fawn over singers and actors but I save my admiration for powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi who selflessly fights for equality and make a real difference in our lives.
abfab
A great Italian girl from Baltimore who served.
dbmcvey
I love and respect her. It’s time for her to retire.
abfab
Has anyone seen GOLDA?
I miss Bela Abzug.
Remember Geraldine Ferarro. Another wonderful and outspoken New Yorker (is there any other kind) female politician.
If it wasn’t for liberal, caring democratic women we’d all be toast.
And don’t forget. Hillary won her general election.
Openminded
Along with a few who need to retire from my side of the aisle also. I’ve never been a fan of career politicians and Pelosi falls squarely into that group. Age does gain wisdom, but that wisdom is rarely put to good use for the public. IMHO, she and too many other career politicians are hanging around for their self gain and any good they do for the electorate is just collateral. I’m old as dirt but I still know we need to quit electing people who struggle to use a smart phone to lead this country at a time when one of the single largest foreign threats to us is via the internet.
Diplomat
Pelosi: The ultimate class act.
Gotta love Bofarts new handle: Lady Handjob.
Mack
I saw that earlier on another site and loved it.
Rikki Roze
A long time true friend to the Gay community and a very smart lady.
abfab
Her and Barbara McKulski both.