You already know the women to watch in politics-Nancy, Hillary, Sarah, and the others who make news by tweeting a thought, making an endorsement, or solving a humanitarian crisis.
Now meet the next women to watch: the ones pegged by political insiders to become the breakout stars of 2012. Some are members of Congress on the fast track, others are on the ballot looking to make their marks. All are making a name for themselves.
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