Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin becomes first openly gay U.S. senator

[struggle4progress]

Baldwin, also Wisconsin's first female senator, defeated popular former Gov. Tommy Thompson after an expensive and contentious campaign.
By Victoria Cavaliere / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay U.S. senator on Tuesday, defeating popular former Gov. Tommy Thompson after an expensive and contentious race.

Baldwin will take over for Democratic Sen. Herb Kohl, who is retiring after four terms in office.

She is also Wisconsin’s first woman senator.

"Now, I am well aware that I will have the honor of being Wisconsin's first woman senator. And I am well aware that I will be the first openly gay member," Baldwin said during her victory speech. "But I didn't run to make history. I ran to make a difference." ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/wis-s-baldwin-1st-openly-gay-senator-article-1.1197949

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. Wisconsin, I guess I will just never figure you out. K and R n/t

[MarianJack]

2. There are 2 new terms that I'm very excited to now be able to say.

SENATOR Baldwin and SENATOR Warren!

PEACE!