The Rise of the Female Politician
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006
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Download MP3It's a long way from becoming an "old girl's club" but the makeup of Congress just became decidedly more female. House members will have to start getting used to using a term they've never used before - "Madame Speaker." With the ascent of Nancy Pelosi to the House leadership role and the addition of at least five women to Congress, including several from Ohio - female politicians are making inroads. It's The Sound of Ideas - join us Tuesday morning at nine.
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Karen Beckwith, political science professor, Case Western Rreserve University; Betty Sutton, Representative-elect; Karen White, political director, Emily's ListLeave a Comment
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