That being said, it seems clear that Nancy Pelosi will be remembered in history as one of the most effective House speakers in our history, on par with Joe Cannon, Sam Rayburn, Newt Gingrich - even going back to Henry Clay.
We may like or dislike any of these House speakers, but they knew how to promote their agendas; generally, we like the ones who share our agenda, and dislike those with whom we disagree.
There are still some who have not reconciled themselves to the reality of a woman wielding this much power, but that view is being relegated to the dustbin of history. When evaluated on less personal criteria, the long view will deem her tenure as among the most effective speakers in our nation's history.
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