women to the united states senate. >> reporter: 1992 was called the year of the woman when a record number of female candidate were elected to the u.s. congress. but women still lag behind men at the national, state and local level. >> one of the biggest challenges is raising money. it goes hand in hand. if you are going to run for office you need to be comfortable asking for money. >> reporter: linda ackerman runs an organization that trains female candidates to run for office. they insist women bring a different and important perspective. >> when you have more women seated at the tables where the policy decisions are being made, the legislation and the policy is more fair and balanced. >> reporter: they look up to women who have stepped into the
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