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Nancy Pelosi's frustration WAS completely justifiable. When was the last time McConnell, McCain, Reed or other older male leaders were asked that question?Secondly, Russert's question had nothing to do with "brass", it was just ignorant and Tim Russert wouldn't have asked it, or would have framed it in a non-sexist way.
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Nancy Pelosi's frustration WAS completely justifiable. When was the last time McConnell, McCain, Reed or other older male leaders were asked that question?Secondly, Russert's question had nothing to do with "brass", it was just ignorant and Tim Russert wouldn't have asked it, or would have framed it in a non-sexist way.