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http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/nation/16388288.htm
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Now, see how much better things are already with those touchy-feely liberals! Already they are on kissing terms!
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http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/nation/16388288.htm..."Whether you're a Republican, a Democrat or an independent, today is a cause for celebration," said House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio, just before he handed over the speaker's gavel. Pelosi accepted it with hugs and a kiss for the Republican leader, almost certainly setting a new precedent for a change-of-command ceremony in the House...
The kiss between Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner at the 2011 presidential inauguration was seen as a significant moment in American politics. It symbolized a moment of bipartisanship and unity, as the two political leaders, who were known to have opposing views, came together to celebrate a shared democratic process.
While there have been other instances of political leaders from opposing parties showing camaraderie, the Pelosi-Boehner kiss was the first time that a Speaker of the House (Pelosi) and the House Minority Leader (Boehner) shared a public kiss at a presidential inauguration. This moment has been seen as setting a precedent for future bipartisan gestures in the House.
There is some debate about whether the kiss between Pelosi and Boehner was planned or spontaneous. Some sources claim that it was a spontaneous moment of unity, while others suggest that it was planned as a way to show bipartisanship in the face of a divisive political climate.
The public reaction to the Pelosi-Boehner kiss was mixed. Some saw it as a genuine moment of unity and hope for bipartisanship, while others viewed it as a superficial gesture that did not reflect the true state of American politics. Some critics also saw it as a way for both politicians to gain positive media attention.
There have been a few instances of bipartisan moments in the House since the Pelosi-Boehner kiss. In 2013, Pelosi and Boehner shared a hug during the State of the Union address. In 2019, Pelosi also shared a handshake with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a congressional baseball game. While these moments may not have had the same level of attention as the Pelosi-Boehner kiss, they do demonstrate a continued effort towards bipartisanship in the House of Representatives.