Did Nancy Pelosi Speak Too Long During Boehner’s Ceremony? Brit Hume Thinks So

Fox host Megyn Kelly and her viewers were wondering whether it was customary for the outgoing Speaker of the House to give a speech during the swearing in ceremony for the new Speaker? Fox’s senior analyst Brit Hume was on hand to provide his historical perspective that he remembered past Speakers only provided very brief comments, if they spoke at all. However, the trailblazing first woman Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi had other plans.

Pelosi gave a lengthy speech where she thanked many supporters and wished the new Republican majority and Speaker John Boehner success. Hume told Kelly, “I think she spoke longer than Boehner did, and if there was a theme to Boehner it seemed to be that less is more.” From there Hume contrasted Boehner, describing him as not an excessively partisan person and as someone who might be successful in changing the tone with the minority opposition.

Some may view Pelosi’s eagerness to speak and hold the gavel a few extra minutes as an attempt to steal the spotlight. However, putting aside historical precedent, what’s wrong with a vanquished opponent having one last chance to speak, reminisce and offer as many kinds words as they like about the man who dethroned her?

Watch the video from Fox News below:

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