Venting time: I am tired of those who have problems with powerful women, especially women in politics. It seems that misogyny afflicts men of all races, parties, and ideologies. Nancy deserves the position of Speaker. I really wonder how much the Republicans are involved in trying to unseat her — or if this is an exclusively home-grown insurrection.

Many Caucasians have a problem with the Democratic party because it looks like America, rather than a corporate board room. That may be a hidden subtext for many of those who are working to undermine Pelosi, even those who are Democrats.