House Democrats vote to keep Nancy Pelosi as leader

WASHINGTON -- House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader on Wednesday despite disenchantment among some in the caucus over the party's disappointing performance in elections earlier this month.The California lawmaker, who has led the party since 2002, turned back a challenge from Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan. The secret ballot vote was 134-63."We need the very best to lead us," Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., told Democrats in nominating Pelosi. "No one is a better tactician than Nancy Pelosi."Th