I begin this blog with an introduction of my project. Over the past 15 weeks, we have been learning about the setbacks and obstacles that women have faced in America from when colonists came here until the present day. We have also learned about the many triumphs that women have achieved in the United States over the same time period. The area of politics is one in which women have not ever had a majority in candidates or victories, although women vote in higher numbers than men do historically. There have, however, been powerful women elected to office, and these women have advanced the goals of America and have proven that women do have a place in politics in the United States. Therefore, my blog posts focus on the contributions and careers of women in politics in the United States since 1980. I will discuss specific women politicians, as well as compare and contrast their paths to the national political level, while also taking a look at the goals and achievements they have attained due to their political status.  Enjoy, guys!