Wisconsin elects first openly homosexual U.S. Senator
MADISON , November 8, 2012, – On Tuesday night, Wisconsin ’s Tammy Baldwin became the first openly homosexual candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate . Wisconsin's Tammy Baldwin. “Having a seat at the table matters and I think we will see a Senate that is more reflective of America. We’re certainly not there yet, but this will be a change that moves us forward,” Baldwin said after the election. Homosexual activists celebrated her victory, which coincided with successful initiatives in three states to change the definition of marriage. “This is a big day for gay women in America, and really, for all communities who aren’t the typical straight, white, wealthy men elected to Congress ,” said homosexual political strategist Sally Kohn . Baldwin will be replaced in the U.S. House of Representatives by another openly homosexual Democrat , Mark Pocan . “Yesterday reminds us we have much work to do in Wisconsin and in America,” Wisconsin ...