Obama: Nancy Pelosi “was one of the best speakers of the House this country ever had”

(By Tina Korbe, Hot Air) - Well, sure, the president would think so: Nancy Pelosi proved extremely effective at forcing through 'his' agenda. The American people clearly disagreed: In the 2010 midterm elections, they handed Republicans the largest majority they’ve enjoyed in the House since 1946. The loss was the greatest either party experienced since 1938.

Yet, the president remains optimistic that the electorate wants Pelosi to hold the Speaker’s gavel once again. Speaking at a gala of the National Italian American Foundation, Obama not only praised Pelosi as “one of the best speakers of the House this country ever had” — he also predicted she’ll be speaker again in 2013.