The 5 Biggest Political Moves of 2022

After making history as the first woman elected to the speakership role, twice becoming second-in-line to the presidency, Nancy Pelosi announced she will be stepping aside. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

By    |   Wednesday, 28 December 2022 07:35 AM EST ET

Non-stop political messaging during the midterm elections mostly revolved around the issues of record domestic inflation on the right and "saving Democracy" on the left, but there were several purely political power plays in 2022 that are more likely to leave a lasting impression on the American landscape.

Whether it was standing up to the unprecedented border crisis or simply standing aside to allow the next generation of leadership to emerge, some politicians made bold moves of great consequence.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Non-stop political messaging during the midterm elections mostly revolved around domestic inflation on the right and "saving Democracy" on the left, but there were political power plays in 2022 that are more likely to leave a lasting impression on the American landscape.
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