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NewJeffCT

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6. Seems like a good choice

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:01 AM

Dec 2012

but, wow, she was born a few months before I entered high school.

Could have a long career in the Senate, or else move up to Governor in the future. And, if she's in the Senate at 31 years old, she could end up as a potential VP pick down the road.

Her father is a "staunch social conservative" according to wikipedia.

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Could a New, Young Potential Super Star Hawaiian Congresswomen Elect Get Appointed to the Senate? [View all] xchrom Dec 2012 OP

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Seems like a good choice NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #6

K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #7

not too likely dsc Dec 2012 #8