New Congress Gets Glowing Press
The first hours of the new Congress are receiving very positive media coverage. In particular, Nancy Pelosi's ascension to the speakership is being greeted with marked enthusiasm, with reports universally emphasizing the "historic" nature of the California Democrat's election. As McClatchy notes, Pelosi herself referred to the "historic moment for the Congress and for the women of this country" and "a moment for which we have waited more than 200 years." Another AP dispatch reports she also "marveled aloud at her long journey 'from the kitchen to the Congress.'"
The Washington Post, in a story titled "Women Bask in New Speaker's Shining Moment," says this morning that when Pelosi "made American history yesterday and was formally elected speaker, the raucous cheers that rang through the House chamber came from young girls in Mary Janes, working women in business suits, elderly ladies carrying canes and more than a few men." In a glowing profile, ABC World News noted the "symbolic" picture of "the new Speaker...on the floor...holding her 6-year-old grandson," and "all the while, giving directions on how events were to proceed. It seemed the ultimate in multitasking -- taking care of the children and the country." The CBS Evening News said it was "a big day for women, and not just Nancy Pelosi," and later added, "We can't let this historic day pass without mentioning Susan B. Anthony, who fought so hard for the right of women to vote but didn't live to see us get it."
Even Republicans, says the New York Times, "grudgingly acknowledged the unprecedented nature of the day on which a woman ascended to power on Capitol Hill by rising as one to applaud her." And USA Today notes "the 33 new or re-elected senators who took their oaths included seven women, bringing the total number of women in Congress' upper chamber to a record 16. There are a record 74 women in the House, including three non-voting delegates."
The CBS Evening News led its broadcast saying, "Americans voted for a change in the last election and today we got it. ... A CBS News poll out tonight finds 68% of Americans are optimistic about this new Congress. That includes 84% of the Democrats we polled but less than half of the Republicans." The New York Times noted the atmosphere of "bipartisanship," and says that "maybe this time really will be different. Like 63-degree weather in January (and cherry blossoms out of season), Washington seemed to have flipped on its head, power-wise, karma-wise, at least for a few hours."
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