Politicans as role models

I was extremely annoyed tonight when Tucker Carlson expressed puzzlement over the fuss about Nancy Pelosi as the new Speaker of the House. In answer to his own question about what the big deal is, he said, "Is she going to govern like a woman?" Of course he's missing the point, no doubt intentionally. What does he care - almost all the elected representatives looks like him! The reason it's a big deal is that she provides a very powerful role model for women - standing at the front of the room, with the gavel in her hand, telling others what to do. Not to mention, third in line for the presidency! As the mother of a daughter, I'm thrilled to think that she's looks over at the TV screen while I'm watching the news and sees a woman in charge, a nice ordinary looking woman. It's a nice counterweight to Brittany Spears, with her pantyless partying, and Paris Hilton, with her designer clothes and empty expression.