Special Sub-Topic: Where Are These Politicians From? Click Here To Play: Where Are These Politicians From?

Senator Barbara Boxer:

California. Elected to the Senate in {1993;} influential member of the Senate Budget Committee.

Representative Richard Gephardt:

Missouri. This former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination now serves as the House Minority Leader. He is expected to become Speaker of the House if the Democrats regain control of the House in November.

Senator Daniel Inouye:

Hawaii. One of the longest serving senators, Inouye is featured in Tom Brokaw's book, The Greatest Generation.

Senator Trent Lott:

Mississippi. Senate Majority Leader.

Representative Dennis Hastert:

Illinois. Speaker of the House chosen after Newt Gingrich's resignation.

Representative Henry Hyde:

Illinois. One of the more prominent House managers during the proceedings surrounding President Clinton's impeachment.

Senator Strom Thurmond:

South Carolina. This ancient senator was the presidential candidate for the States' Rights Democrats party in 1948. He switched parties and became a Republican in 1964.

Representative John Dingell:

Michigan. Long-time Representative who is a strong advocate for patients' rights and campaign finance reform.

Senator Russell Feingold:

Wisconsin. Cosponsored a major piece of campaign finance legislation with Senator John McCain.

Senator Tom Harkin:

Iowa. This former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination is a leading advocate for the rights of the disabled and agricultural issues in the Senate.