Feminist Majority Endorsements
Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin, lead sponsor in the House of Representatives of the Buffet Rule, is running for an open seat in the Senate in Wisconsin. Besides protecting Wisconsin’s Middle Class, Baldwin has also pledged to focus on protecting Social Security, affordable health care, and affordable higher education.Background
Baldwin has served as a Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd district since 1999. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Wisconsin and, if elected, she would be the first openly gay Senator in US history.
Position on Key Issues
Voted against repealing the Glass-Steagall Act
Voted for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Voted in favor of health care reform in 2009 and 2010
Prospects
Polls have showed opponent Tommy Thompson with a slight lead.
Opponent
Tommy Thompson is the former Governor of Wisconsin (1987-2001) and the former Secretary of Health and Human Services.
