For many citizens, especially older Americans who have weathered decades of political turnover, Johnson’s confirmation feels like another test of whether government can still function effectively in a time of division.
Her sentiment reflects what countless Americans feel — a quiet hope that politics might return to purpose, even if only for a moment.
In towns and cities across the country, people tuned into news alerts, not because they expected miracles, but because they wanted reassurance that someone was, at last, stepping forward to lead.
The Broader Impact
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