Gillibrand Gets Off The Sidelines for Wisconsin Recall Elections
Recall elections are raging in Wisconsin this summer, as Democrats try to unseat the G.O.P from the majority they used to strip public workers of their right to collectively bargain, and Republicans try to do the same to vulnerable Democrats.
And now Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is getting involved in the effort as part of her initiative to get more women involved in politics.
According to the state political blog Dane 101:
Also taking an interest in Wisconsin is New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Wisconsin’s recall races have inspired Gillibrand to have her organization “Off the Sidelines” become involved. Off the Sidelines seeks “to make more women aware of the need to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives every day.” The Senator wants to “let women know that their voice matters, to give them the resources to start to get more involved and tell the inspiring stories of women who already are.”
Gillibrand wants to see more women elected, because the U.S. Senate is getting lonely. In a recent blog post Gillibrand pointed out these facts:
- I am one of just 17 women in the US Senate.
- Just 17% of all of Congress is made up of women.
- There are currently only 6 women governors in the US today.
- Less than 25% of state legislature seats are filled by women.
