Not sure who’s crazier, Pelosi or the Miami face-eater.

SAN FRANCISCO — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that she expects the U.S. Supreme Court next month to uphold President Barack Obama’s signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act.

“We believe that this bill constitutionally is ironclad,” she told a crowd of about 550 at a Commonwealth Club event at the Fairmont Hotel. “I expect a 6-3 ‘aye’ verdict from the Supreme Court.”

Pelosi, whose discussion with the club was meant to commemorate her 25th anniversary in Congress, said the law is among her proudest legislative accomplishments. More than 80 million Americans — young people allowed to remain on their parents’ policies, children with pre-existing conditions, people availing themselves of preventive care — already have benefited from its provisions, she said. […]

Asked about Democrats’ chances of retaking the House this November, she replied, “If it were today, I think it would be about 50-50.” But she sounded a more optimistic, defiant note during a press gaggle after the speech.

“The president will talk about his record; we will echo what he says and it will be a winning message,” she told reporters, adding that strong support from women voters will “lead the way to a great Democratic victory.”

Added Pelosi: “Let me say about President Obama, he was a job creator from Day One.”

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