I'm just glad I don't have C-Span. I'm pretty interested to see which HT members are planning on watching that day, though. I got some pretty good ideas, but not naming names.

 

Congress, and Sen. Duckworth will be the first in the Senate....

 

It's "current events".
Not everything in GC has to be strictly "homesteading".
It's never been that way.

 

I'm kinda shocked that only 10 women have given birth while serving in Congress, and Sen. Duckworth will be the first in the Senate.

It really doesn't surprise me. Most people who enter office are older and past the point of raising children by the time of entering politics, especially in the Senate more so than the House.

 

That was kinda obvious to me.
While it's possible for a woman to have a child in her 40's for example, most have children earlier in their 20's and 30's.
How many senators are in THAT age group or House members for that matter?

There is also the minimum age for those offices in Article I.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_youngest_members_of_the_United_States_Congress

 

About 50% of voters are female. One would think that those in congress are there because they were selected and voted in by their clientele, once again of whom about 50% are female. Would think that the balance in congress is a reflection of the active political voters in their area.
Not common to see a 50 year old or more (male or female) having kids but not sure its news worthy to the nation at all.

 

Who the heck really cares?

 

While I'm never one to poo-poo the miracle of childbirth, I think that as we strive for equality between the sexes, highlighting differences seems like the wrong direction.
I think Ben Carson is the only politician to perform open heart surgery. Shall we throw a party?
While some in Washington may be interested in where and with whom a pregnancy (I'm not focusing on Duckworth) was conceived, I have no interest in her family life.
Perhaps the surprisingly low number of pregnant politicians is due to the overall advanced ages of our elected officials.

 

Senator Duckworth is 49, and women are having children in their 40s every day.

 

Yeah and there are only 2 spots open in each state for senator.
Calculate the odds for both winning a senate seat AND being pregnant and get back to me on how common an occurrence that would be.

 

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Senator Duckworth is 49, and women are having children in their 40s every day.

She'll be 50 when it's born.

 

How exciting for Senator Duckworth!

 

Big Deal. In 2002 Strom Thurmond had a cow. He was 102 at the time.

 

Important, since he died at 100.

 

Ya 49. Wonder if she will carry to term a downs baby. And if t matters to anyone. I dont really care. Just saw some talking heads bring it up. She is a war hero because she lost both legs in a helicopter crash. I guess she has money to hire nanny and household help so she can be in politics.

 

Ya 49. Wonder if she will carry to term a downs baby. And if t matters to anyone. I dont really care. Just saw some talking heads bring it up.

Well, they can test for that pretty early on now.
So no doubt if it is, she knows and has decided to carry to term.

 

I’m 53, in great health and strong but I can’t imagine having a toddler now.
Very glad I had my kids when I was young.

 

Had my last one at 38. Sure could tell a huge difference in my dealing with a teenager as i aged.

 

Senator or not, I find that to be selfish behavior on part of the woman. The chances of problems are much higher and chances are decent you may not live to see that child graduate from high school.

 

I like Tammy Duckworth but I might agree with you. Though I'd say the father might be included in that as well. I feel the same way about men of an advanced age who father babies. Like Trump.

 

Guess just like the STARS that have a need for a baby at 50 they can. The haves and have nots.

 

to each his own, But I DO NOT WANT TO START OVER WITH KIDS at 50. that age is where you should have grandchildren so you still get to have a little one around some.

 

"Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth announced her pregnancy on Tuesday, which will make her the first member of Senate to give birth while in office."

"Duckworth was elected to the Senate in November of 2016. Only 10 women in U.S. history have given birth while serving in Congress, Duckworth’s office noted, highlighting the way in which it has impacted her policy agenda."

I'm kinda shocked that only 10 women have given birth while serving in Congress, and Sen. Duckworth will be the first in the Senate.

From: http://time.com/5115515/tammy-duckworth-pregnant-senate/

Women are seriously messed up sometimes. Why would anyone want to give birth while in office or in the Senate? That's disgusting.

Go to the damn hospital like everyone else!