Slow pace for women in the Senate


by Amparo C. on Nov 11, 2014 | Views: 254 | Score: 1
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Amparo C.
Amparo C. on Nov 10, 2014 4:02 PM said:

Women have made gains in the Senate since 1994, nevertheless they have only increased from 7 to 20 seats. Of these, the number of democrat women typically doubles the republican.

hgelhot1
hgelhot1 on Nov 17, 2014 8:58 PM said:

This is GREAT PROGRESS. It will happen. It is an organic process. Republican def have a tougher road to hoe.Dem women always have the victim card to play.

kendramayer2017
kendramayer2017 on Dec 10, 2014 9:18 AM said:

I have to disagree that this is truly wonderful progress. From a twenty-year perspective, it is progress, but why has there been a plateau since 2012?