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Trailblazer Who Defied Party Lines | Lafayette Louisiana News
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the trailblazing Kansas senator who broke barriers as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without her husband holding office, has died at 94. Known for her independent spirit, bipartisan pragmatism, and deep roots in the heartland, she carved a legacy spanning decades — from her father’s moderate Republican ideals to becoming a rare centrist voice in a polarizing era. Even after leaving office, she remained fiercely engaged, famously preferring needlepoint to power plays, while later turning sharply against GOP extremism — endorsing Democrats and calling for…
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