The victory of Zohran MamdaniBorn in Uganda and raised in Queens, Joe Biden's run for mayor of New York City coincided with the departure of Nancy Pelosi, the historic Democratic leader and first woman to speak in the House of Representatives. Knowing her track record, it's hard to believe it's a coincidence. Pelosi doesn't leave anything to chance. Her decision to leave politics signals a generational shift, something she championed when she pressured Joe Biden to step down afterward. of his disastrous presidential debate against Donald Trump