New York Senator-Kirsten Gillibrand

Heather speaks: I find it difficult to take this woman seriously. First, her name: it's KIR-sten not Kristen. What is she... 20? She sounds like the head cheerleader at my high school. When I was a freshman, she was a senior; I wonder if she would have picked on me? Either I am getting old or she is too young to be a senator.

I do like her platform though. She supports marital equality, small businesses, and understands the differences between Upstate and Downstate.

Let's hope for good things from Kirsten.