Conan O’Brien reports that this is the most diverse Congress we have ever had in the United States, a statement which gives one pause for thought! Because the color white is predominate, as is the Republican party, the claim is a bit difficult to swallow. Congress is now 80% white, 80% male and 92% Christian, and it is still considered the most diverse Congress in U.S. history.
Conan has invited a specimen from North Dakota to meet us. Congressman Wesley Davenport is not just another ‘White Male Christian.’ As he rotates on stage, Conan reads off some facts that show how diverse this white, male Christian from the somewhat white state of North Dakota actually is. He loves Salsa…The food, not the dance. That’s pretty diverse, and this tidbit will have you wondering if it’s boxers, briefs or long-johns. According to Conan’s notes: “He’s an Episcopalian on the streets/Presbyterian in the sheets.” Are you intrigued yet?
One thing is certain. Davenport is a very good sport, and he staves off seasickness very well for the representative of a land-locked state!