But how did she do it?

Her most supportive believer, however, is herself.

That’s not to say Pelosi hasn’t faced challenges as a woman in politics.

Nancy Pelosi smiling at theatre premiere

But she counteracted that doubt with self-belief.

“You know why I do it?

I do it, because I want women to see that you do not get pushed around.

Nancy Pelosi on ‘Mornings with Zerlina’ at SiriusXM

You don’t run away from the fight.”

For Pelosi, “every issue is a women’s issue,” as she toldCNN Politics.

Nancy Pelosi speaking at the Democratic National Convention