Shelley Berkley
Shelley Berkley (D) is a U.S. Representative from Nevada running for the open Senate seat vacated by disgraced former Senator John Ensign. Congresswoman Berkley has been a strong and constant advocate for women's rights issues in the U.S. House since 1998. Background:
Berkley's Positions on Key Issues: Congresswoman Berkley was been a solid vote and advocate for women's rights and economic equality issues. During the budget and debt ceiling debates, she was a clear voice concerning the impact of these economic policies on women. Prospects: Berkley faces wealthy trial lawyer Byron Georgiou in the Democratic primary. Berkley already has the endorsement of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who won re-election last cycle in a close race. The Cook Political Report considers the general race a toss-up. The seat is one of the few Republican Senate seats that the Democrats have a chance to win. General Election Opponent: Berkley would face incumbent Dean Heller in the general election. Heller was appointed to the seat after Senator John Ensign's resignation and is running for his first full term. Other Endorsements: Emily’s List, Women’s Campaign Forum, National Women's Political Caucus Website: http://berkley.house.gov/ |
