It has also had some effect in the capital: Senator Sam Brownback is just one of a number of high-profile conservatives who have apologised for harbouring hostile thoughts about her.

• 也为他打开了首都的局面：参议院山姆布朗贝克（SamBrownback）就是那些态度鲜明的保守派之一，他们曾对其心怀敌意现在却转而道歉。