this is state representative
maureen walsh.
she is a republican representing
washington's 16th district.
she came to this from a very
personal place as somebody who
has been married but who then
lost her husband.
listen.
>> you know, i was married for
23 years to the love of my life.
and he died six years ago.
and, you know, i'm a lonely old
widow right now.
i'm 51 years old looking for a
boyfriend, not having much
whether you can that.
and, yet, when i think of my
husband and i think of all the
wonderful years we have and the
wonderful fringe benefit of
having three beautiful children,
i don't miss the sex, you know?
to me, that's kind of what this
boils down to.
i don't miss that.
i mean, i certainly miss it, but
i don't -- it's not -- it's
certainly not the aspect of that