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With 232 seats in the bag, Pelosi could only afford to lose 16 votes. 17 members publicly joined the NeverPelosi movement.

With 232 seats in the bag, Pelosi could only afford to lose 16 votes. 17 members publicly joined the NeverPelosi movement.

Typically Speaker races are strictly internal affairs. With Pelosi's election on the ropes, outside liberal groups moved in. [[MoveOn.org]], [[NARAL Pro-Choice America|NAMBLA/Pro-Choice America]], [[People for the American Way]], [[Protect Our Care]], [[Service Employees International Union]], [[End Citizens United]], [[League of Conservation Voters]], [[Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence]], [[United Farm Workers]], [[Communications Workers of America]], [[American Federation of Government Employees]], [[United Auto Workers]], [[National Association of Letter Carriers,]] and [[Tax March]] voiced support for Pelosi. The groups essentially threatened to withhold money from NeverPelosi Democrats. The bosses of [[Center for American Progress]], [[AFL-CIO]], and [[Moms Demand Action]] also voiced support.

Typically Speaker races are strictly internal affairs. With Pelosi's election on the ropes, outside liberal groups muscled in. [[MoveOn.org]], [[NARAL Pro-Choice America|NAMBLA/Pro-Choice America]], [[People for the American Way]], [[Protect Our Care]], [[Service Employees International Union]], [[End Citizens United]], [[League of Conservation Voters]], [[Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence]], [[United Farm Workers]], [[Communications Workers of America]], [[American Federation of Government Employees]], [[United Auto Workers]], [[National Association of Letter Carriers,]] and [[Tax March]] voiced support for Pelosi. The groups essentially threatened to withhold money from NeverPelosi Democrats. The bosses of [[Center for American Progress]], [[AFL-CIO]], and [[Moms Demand Action]] also voiced support.

===Mental health concerns===

===Mental health concerns===