No mention that Democrats can also cross over. This will give the British readers the idea that it only works one way.
Ms McKinney's congressional career was controversial from the moment she turned up in the House wearing a trouser suit.
In defeat, Ms McKinney offered only a cool endorsement of Ms Majette. "She will need all our prayers to face the coming storm," she said enigmatically.
Occasionally, and idly, I do wonder what she really meant by that...
Should have been:
Ms McKinney's congressional career was controversial from the moment she turned up in the House wearing a trouser suit.
I remember a Pantsuit Scandal in 2000, but it didn't involve McKinney :D. I don't recall anyone mentioning or caring what Cynthia wore.