Some believe that “Women bring the Senate an energy and a perspective and a potential for bipartisanship.” Others "caution not to invest too much in the gender divide. The women of the Senate may be quite similar to their male colleagues. Anyone battle-tested enough to become a senator and to have faced the crucible of high-dollar fundraising and at least one statewide campaign is likely to have similarities and be wealthier, more aggressive and more confident than your average Joe (or Jane)."
Do you think having more women leaders will facilitate more collaboration on the Hill? How are female Republican Senators different or similar to their male counterparts?
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