first, let's talk a little bit about nevada. how important is gender in the oflitical contex a state where almost half thewo legislature aren? >> actually, about 52% of nevada state legislature, makerring them te first in the country to ve a female majority statee. ho so, certainly, nevada has proven to be a leader when it comes to gender equity, gder parity, and the electorate's willingness vote for female candidates. they even have two female unites statators. so, obviously, if history, if past is prologue, gender plys very critical role in nevadare >>ivasan: what is the secret to nevada's success in achieving this sort of gender parity in the legislature? >> a lot of it has to do with candide rruitment, and the fact that traditionally or historically, western states actually do have a hignuher er of women that both run and succeed in higher office there. i also think that it's possible, particularly in w nevadth a