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Elizabeth Warren

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1. Massachusetts was among the leaders in post-Reconstrution election

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Sat Aug 29, 2015, 08:16 AM

Aug 2015

of an African American Senator and an African American Governor. It's been slow on electing women. We did have a Republican Lt. Governor, who succeeded to Governor when the male Governor vacated the office. However, even she had to make way for Romney to be Governor in preparation for his Presidential run.

Coakley was a strong AG, but couldn't make it to either Senator or Governor. We have another female AG now who seems to be great.

Other than that and Warren, things have not been all that great for women in higher offices in Massachusetts, or even for strong women. Just ask Ann Hutchinson.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Hutchins

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Elizabeth Warren knows how to wield her power [View all] n2doc Aug 2015 OP

Massachusetts was among the leaders in post-Reconstrution election merrily Aug 2015 #1

To me, it seems like Warren is not really a "politician", but uses politics to effect the change she djean111 Aug 2015 #2

Only if you want to destroy Elizabeth Warren's power would you advocate this ticket Demeter Aug 2015 #3