"That's seen as the litmus test issue to swing an independent woman's vote," said Harriett Woods, president of the National Women's Political Caucus.

Still in the 1982 election, Harriett Woods carried the rural areas of the state including every county in the southeast part of the state.

Being a former television producer, Harriett Woods was able to communicate her message effectively over television.

"Sometimes you feel like Chicken Little in this business," said Harriett Woods, president of the National Women's Political Caucus.

"I see them as early representatives of more the career-woman politician," said Harriett Woods, president of the National Women's Political Caucus, based in Washington.

"I think all of the blood has been let on this," said Harriett Woods, president of the National Women's Political Caucus.

"This is no longer some isolated emotional triumph of women backed by women," said Harriett Woods of the National Women's Political Caucus.

Harriett Woods, 79, American Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (1985-1989), leukemia.

"We still have our horror stories," said Harriett Woods, head of the National Women's Political Caucus.

The only office held by Democrats was won by Harriett Woods, who became lieutenant governor and the first woman elected to statewide office.