Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Who is Nancy Pelosi?

She's poised to become the first female Speaker of the House. What's Pelosi like and what's in store for the Republicans? Lesley Stahl finds out.

Who is Nancy Pelosi?
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DID YOU KNOW?

  • Since 1789, when Congress chose Frederick A.C. Muhlenberg as its first Speaker, only 51 men have served as Speaker of the House.
  • Members of Congress get paid $165,200 a year. The salary for the Speaker is $212,100.
  • Only one former Speaker of the House has been elected President, and that was James K. Polk.

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1
Just when are Americans going to wake up? Believe folks are going to regret the results of this election.
Posted by deontology6punter on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 1:24 AM ET
2
I think it is about time someone had the 'jam' to stand up to this corrupt criminal enterprise called the Bush syndicate/administration. People are tired of all the 'happy' talk the republicans are always spouting off about the direction of the US. The economy is in the toilet, Iraq is a disaster, we are hated around the world because of the last 6 years of lies and arrogance. The people are no longer buying this Texas two steppin' knuckleheads BS. It is time for a change!!!! We are tired of schmucks like Ann Coulter pushing there brand of Neo-con crap on us.....GO GET 'EM NANCY!!!!!! Democrats are back!!!!!!
Posted by rv_126 on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 1:49 AM ET
3
Democrats are spineless, gutless, and utterly useless. republiucans, on the other hand are bigoted self-righteous raving psychopathic bomb-the-world lunatics. me? I'll take spineless any day, at least until something better comes along.
Posted by circlealpha on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 3:13 AM ET
4
whats wrong with that being nancy is the new House speaker... as long as she perform and do her job in the right way it will be great. ill support you all the way nancy...
Posted by ar_man7 on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 3:15 AM ET
5
Although I dont care for republicans to lose, I am scared though to see Democrats winning, and Pelosi becoming speaker of the house. We will surely regret this day.
Posted by swne_gamemaster on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 3:23 AM ET
6
Finally Democrats have taken control, as as a Californian, I'm glad to have a Rep with "San Francisco values" on top of Congress. Go Nancy!
Posted by ericmath@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 3:27 AM ET
7
Dear NANCY, the responsibility of impeaching the Texas CHIMP rests in your hands. George has done more harm to the USA than Usama Bin Laden could ever comprehend in his wildest dreams. The Democratic Party should now show Americans that God has really blessed our Nation by teaching it a harsh lesson, using George W. as his instrument of punishement. Go get the Nancy, make America proud again. I want to proudly tell any Foreigner that I am American again, something that has eluded me since the CHIMP took and ran away away with the office of the presidency of the USA. God bless Aamerica
Posted by satan4gop2008 on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 4:01 AM ET
8
Congrats Nancy! Time for healing and finding the middle ground again. Please lead and heal this country. Polarization is killing what this country stands for.
Posted by denisinwales1@btinternet.com on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 5:01 AM ET
9
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Posted by denisinwales1@btinternet.com on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 5:04 AM ET
10
First congrats on yours great victory.Hope you will heal the image of USA in muslim world. God bless you. Afzal Zaidi.
Posted by afzalaz on Wed, Nov 8, 2006 5:26 AM ET

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