Ms. Pelosi, who arrived late to the meeting, spoke up in response to questions from members.
Lawmakers in attendance then pressed her on what the landscape would look like if Mr. Biden ultimately decided to step aside under pressure.
Ms Pelosi told them she favored a competitive process.
Ms. Pelosi, according to a source familiar with her thinking, is a friend and fan of Ms. Harris, a former senator from California.
But she believes even Ms. Harris would be strengthened to win the general election by going through a competitive process at the convention.
Persons:
Nancy Pelosi, Biden, Kamala Harris, Ms, Pelosi, Ms Pelosi, Harris
Organizations:
Democratic
Locations:
California