The good news is, she’s a wealthy, politically-connected woman. All three matter: when you’re wealthy, you have more options; when you’re politically-connected, you don’t wait in line; and women are way better at longevity than men are.
And not just because men are dopey, drink more, and think it’s wicked cool to play with fireworks. (Or play with fireworks while drunk.) There’s a genetic component, too.
There’s a reason why 85% of centenarians (and 90% of supercentenarians) are women. And this reason isn’t purely behavioral.
When it comes to longevity, genetics are king. (Or, more commonly: queen.)
Still, the short-term and long-term outlook for Nancy Pelosi’s political career is dismal. It’s a sad, brutal — and painful — end for one of the most influential legislators in American history. The purpose of this column isn’t to gloat (only a cretin delights in the physical suffering of others), but to be truthful and candid about what happens next.
