Up Close: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is telling women to get off the sidelines.
She's on a mission to get more women involved in the political process.
Gillibrand was a little known congresswoman from Columbia County when she was appointed to the Senate by Governor David Paterson to replace Hillary Clinton back in 2009.
Since then she has emerged as one of the most influential voices in American politics.
She has written a new book, "Off The Sidelines", and is encouraging women to speak up, and get involved.
We talk to her about being a mom, a wife, a Washington power broker, and even a potential presidential candidate.
Also, a discussion of domestic violence focusing on the men, with two experts.
Quentin Walcott is co-executive director for Connect and Maria Mendez is the executive vice president of the PAC program, which stands for power and control.
Both organizations provide educational programs to help batterers understand and change their behavior.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Part 2
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Part 3
Domestic Violence, Part 1
Domestic Violence, Part 2
