As incoming speaker, Ms. Pelosi will be dogged by skepticism — from within the party and without — about her political smarts and her ability to deliver a galvanized agenda.
Maybe. It seems like a dumb choice, but her stand with John Murtha may well have been a planned and orchestrated move designed to encourage other Democrats to demonstrate independence, courage and loyalty.
I don't care for Nancy Pelosi but I don't think she's stupid. So I'm in a wait-and-see mode on House leadership.
