November 5, 201411 yr U.S. Sen. Tim Scott on Tuesday became the first African-American elected to the Senate from South Carolina and the first black elected to a statewide office since Reconstruction Mia Love (Utah) became the First African American Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
November 5, 201411 yr That has to hurt the whole GOP=racists narrative. And let's add Joni Ernst, the first woman elected to either house of congress from Iowa.
November 5, 201411 yr "First African American Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives" Of any and all states?
November 5, 201411 yr Author Republican Elise Stefanik (30 years old) has become the youngest woman elected to Congress in history.
November 5, 201411 yr Author "First African American Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives" Of any and all states? Yes, I think so.
November 5, 201411 yr I haven't had time to look, but can you tell me overall, what the make up is now Male vs. Female, regardless of party?
November 5, 201411 yr Author I heard there were now 100 Women in Congress and the Senate...I don't know the political make up.
November 5, 201411 yr I heard there were now 100 Women in Congress and the Senate...I don't know the political make up. I'm not as concerned of the political make up. I know this will tick of many here, but I think the female demographic is under represented and that our country has become an Old Boys club. Regardless of politics, I think women can bring a new dimension to shaping policy, especially domestic policy.
November 5, 201411 yr I'm not as concerned of the political make up. I know this will tick of many here, but I think the female demographic is under represented and that our country has become an Old Boys club. Regardless of politics, I think women can bring a new dimension to shaping policy, especially domestic policy. Has become or still is?
November 5, 201411 yr Author I'm not as concerned of the political make up. I know this will tick of many here, but I think the female demographic is under represented and that our country has become an Old Boys club. Regardless of politics, I think women can bring a new dimension to shaping policy, especially domestic policy. I don't think anyone has an issue with more female representation...but we don't need anyone elected just because they fill a demographic check mark. We need to elect the best person.
November 5, 201411 yr I don't think anyone has an issue with more female representation...but we don't need anyone elected just because they fill a demographic check mark. We need to elect the best person. Agreed.
November 5, 201411 yr I don't think anyone has an issue with more female representation...but we don't need anyone elected just because they fill a demographic check mark. We need to elect the best person. Which is why I opposed Sarah Palin so vehemently.
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