Women politicians are making history in New Jersey this year. Because of a quirk in the state’s politics, five women — two Republicans and three Democrats — are running for statewide office.
In a state where no women are currently holding congressional seats, where women have struggled to rise through the political power structure and where the deck is often stacked against a breakthrough run, this represents an “interesting moment,” said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University, even if only one is favored to win.
We invite our users to read the full article published July 31 2013
Women politicians are making history in New Jersey this year. Because of a quirk in the state’s politics, five women — two Republicans and three Democrats — are running for statewide office.
In a state where no women are currently holding congressional seats, where women have struggled to rise through the political power structure and where the deck is often stacked against a breakthrough run, this represents an “interesting moment,” said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University, even if only one is favored to win.
We invite our users to read the full article published July 31 2013