After two years of a lot of talk and consternation, Democrats finally got their time to celebrate.

Fronted by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan chair of the House Democratic campaign arm, and a cadre of House Democrats at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Washington, Democratic jubilation was evident. Pelosi was greeted with chants from all comers of “Speak-er!” as she took the stage to celebrate their return to power.