Pelosi, speaking with "The Interview" host Lulu Garcia-Navarro, suggested that Biden's decision to exit the race later than anticipated limited the chances for other potential candidates to enter the field. She argued that an earlier departure by Biden could have led to an open primary, which might have benefited Harris. "Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race," Pelosi remarked, reflecting on the lost opportunity.

According to Pelosi, the immediate endorsement of Harris by Biden made it difficult to organize a primary at the time, an aspect she feels compromised Harris' chances. "If it had been much earlier, it would have been different," she lamented, while also acknowledging the reality of the situation.

Pelosi's frustrations weren't limited to Biden's timing. She also took aim at Independent Senator Bernie Sanders following Harris' election defeat. Sanders had commented on the result by criticizing the Democratic Party, suggesting that its abandonment of the working class led to a reciprocal abandonment by these voters. Pelosi vehemently disagreed, stating, "Bernie Sanders has not won. With all due respect, and I have a great deal of respect for him, for what he stands for, but I don't respect him saying that the Democratic Party has abandoned the working-class families."

Pelosi indicated that cultural issues might be more pertinent to the party's losses among these voters. She pointed to contentious topics such as firearms, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion as factors impacting voter decisions. "Guns, God and gays - that's the way they say it," she reportedly said, underscoring the complex landscape the Democratic Party faces.

These remarks underscore Pelosi's nuanced views on the internal dynamics of the Democratic Party and the challenges it faces in maintaining broad support across diverse voter demographics.