Who is Nancy Pelosi?

Nancy Pelosi takes her inaugural oath today, making history as she tries to shape her image. Republicans ran against her saying she was a San Francisco liberal. She has that and many other challenges facing her in the opening days of the new Democrat-controlled Congress.

Guests

• Susan Rasky: Senior lecturer at the University of California-Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
• Michele Swers: Assistant professor of government at Georgetown University. She's the co-author of "Women in Politics: Paths to Power." (2006)
• Vin Weber: CEO at consulting firm Clark and Weinstock and former congressman representing Minnesota's Second District from 1980 to 1992.

Resources

• About Susan Rasky
• About Michele Swers
• About Vin Weber