Hagan welcomed, told to enjoy her first hours of being senator
WASHINGTON (Winston-Salem Journal) - Everyone had advice for North Carolina's newest senator, Democrat Kay Hagan, as she was sworn in yesterday.
Her North Carolina colleague in the Senate, Republican Richard Burr of Winston-Salem, told her to take time to enjoy her first 48 hours in office. U.S. Rep. Mel Watt, a Democrat who represents North Carolina's 12th District, advised her to "be patient" as a freshman learning to navigate a town that favors seniority.
And, Hagan said in an interview, Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, sitting in the Senate chamber, told her, "Just watch me."
Hagan defeated Republican Elizabeth Dole in the November general election to become North Carolina's junior senator.
Her North Carolina colleague in the Senate, Republican Richard Burr of Winston-Salem, told her to take time to enjoy her first 48 hours in office. U.S. Rep. Mel Watt, a Democrat who represents North Carolina's 12th District, advised her to "be patient" as a freshman learning to navigate a town that favors seniority.
And, Hagan said in an interview, Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, sitting in the Senate chamber, told her, "Just watch me."
Hagan defeated Republican Elizabeth Dole in the November general election to become North Carolina's junior senator.
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