History was made again yesterday. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), the only female speaker of the House in U.S. history, became speaker for the second time after losing the post in 2010. The press recognized this historic day by explaining how Pelosi's "boundless energy" and "extensive experience" brought her the speaker's gavel once again.
Pelosi became the first female speaker back in 2007 when Democrats retook Congress, but she lost it after four years when Republicans were swept into power in 2010. Pelosi proceeded to lead the Democrats in the minority until they won back the House in the 2018 midterms.
She faced opposition from numerous Democrats on becoming speaker but was able to convince most of them to vote for her in the end by making several concessions like implementing term limits for Democratic leadership positions.
CNN reporter Dana Bash called this an example of Pelosi's deal-making skills.
News anchors and reporters have similarly gushed frequently over Pelosi and her legislative skills. Last month, after Pelosi met with President Donald Trump to negotiate a deal on funding the government and Trump's border wall, the CNN and MSNBC dubbed Pelosi a master negotiator.
Members of the press continued to gush this week as Pelosi officially took control of the House.
MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes retold how a member of Congress told him Pelosi would be the No. 1 pick in a congressional fantasy draft. New York Times reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg said Republicans should never underestimate Pelosi. Chicago Sun-Times Washington bureau chief Lynn Sweet echoed the point, telling Hayes "the consequence of her being a female" shouldn't be underestimated.
MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi reported live the historic moment of Capitol workers installing the sign that indicates where Pelosi's offices are located in the Capitol.
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