Alison O'Connor: Pelosi was a political powerhouse — we may not see her like again

It is sad after the violence of the attack against her husband and the ongoing threats against herself are significant features in Nancy Pelosi's decision to take a step back

Nancy Pelosi showed an amazing ability to unite her party, negotiate with the Senate and the White House, raise money, and motivate the grassroots.

After a stellar career that spanned decades and involved smashing the glass ceiling not once but on a number of occasions Nancy Pelosi had simple words to offer anyone following in her footsteps.

“My one piece of advice is always be yourself. The authenticity of you is so very important,” said the first woman to serve as speaker of the US House of Representatives, considered by some to have been the most powerful speaker of all time.