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Who is the most influential woman in Washington?

Women have made great strides in politics in the last century. But which female politician in Washington is currently making the greatest impact on our nation's capitol?

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Current Leaders

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    Hillary Clinton

    Hillary Clinton

    Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady, Government Official / 1947 -

    When Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She became the 67th U.S. secretary of state in 2009, serving until 2013.

    When Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She became the 67th U.S. secretary of state in 2009, serving until 2013...

    • By far...

      Comment by lilstewie84
    • Beyotch.

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    • yep yippity!

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    • GO HILL!

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    Michelle Obama

    Michelle Obama

    Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -

    Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.

    Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker, as well as the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama and the 44th first lady.

    • Most beautiful first lady since Jackie O.

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    Condoleezza Rice

    Condoleezza Rice

    Government Official / 1954 -

    Condoleezza Rice is the first black woman to serve as the United States' national security adviser, as well as the first black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State (2005-09).

    Condoleezza Rice is the first black woman to serve as the United States' national security adviser, as well as the first black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State (2005-09).

    • Gotta love Condi.

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    • SUPER SMART!

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    Sandra Day O'Connor

    Sandra Day O'Connor

    Supreme Court Justice / 1930 -

    Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A Republican, she was considered a moderate conservative and served for 24 years.

    Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A Republican, she was considered a moderate conservative and served for 24 years.

    • Great Supreme Court Justice!

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    Nancy Pelosi

    Nancy Pelosi

    Government Official / 1940 -

    Politician Nancy Pelosi became the first female Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives as well as the first female Speaker of the House.

    Politician Nancy Pelosi became the first female Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives as well as the first female Speaker of the House.

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In the Running

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    Sonia Sotomayor

    Supreme Court Justice, Lawyer
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    Elizabeth Warren

    U.S. Representative, Educator, Legal Professional, Government Official
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    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Publisher, U.S. First Lady
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    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Diplomat, U.S. First Lady
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    Michele Bachmann

    U.S. Representative
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    Janet Jackson

    Producer, Dancer, Singer
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    Katherine Jackson

    Television Personality
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    Michael Jackson

    Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
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    Sarah Palin

    U.S. Governor, Reality Television Star
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    Asra Nomani

    Women's Rights Activist, Journalist, Blogger, Academic Author
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    Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Supreme Court Justice
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    Shirley Chisholm

    U.S. Representative
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    Madeleine Albright

    Diplomat, Government Official
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