Washington

She came into office as a business-friendly, left-leaning centrist, or at least she was viewed that way. But she is reliably progressive, and although not as outspoken in her liberal advocacy as my lady "Fighting Patty" Murray, she has worked tirelessly on civil rights legislation, legislation designed to combat hate crimes, she's huge on Emily's List, is a strong supporter of green energy initiatives, and is solidly in the corner of working people and working families.

I gave her my vote unreservedly this year, just as I have every six years since 2000.

Go, Senator Cantwell!