Modus Operandi
>"The one who was shrieking ludicrous statements before the election, or the one who is suddenly Ms. Moderate now?"
Ever heard a mother hollering at her kid? His behaviour is bad and talking nice isn't going to do it. Then lets say he oversteps his bound and the courts step in and curtail his activities. He is learning his lesson.
Mom can talk sweetly now, even supportively.
I was pleased to hear Ms. Pelosi treat the job and the meeting with the president with rationality and applomb. She's ready to start at Square One.