opportunities open up for md women!

u.s. senator paul sarbanes (d-md) announced just this afternoon that he will not be running for re-election -- causing 5 sitting congressmen to consider the race. md has 8 seats in congress, all held by men (7 democrats). this is a great chance for dems to show they can recruit and support women for OPEN SEATS!...meanwhile, congressman patrick kennedy (d-ri01) -- of the women don't count political dynasty -- has been pushing lg dennis fogarty to replace james langevin (d-ri02) should the latter run for the u.s. senate. and in nj where there is speculation about replacing u.s. senator corzine should he run for governor, the potential candidates on short lists for any one of the 7 congressional seats that might open up includes all of 8 women. come on boyz, put your OPEN SEATS where your mouths are!

(courtesy of withoutboundaries.com -- where you can find the details about "every OPEN SEAT a woman's seat!" and seats currently open..)