But Heather Cardero, a former teacher, mother of three, wants the country to move to the middle.

NPR: Many Congressional Races Hinge on Female Vote

Ms. HEATHER CARDERO: Well, I'm an independent but I hate Rick Santorum so much that I'm going to vote for Casey, who I honestly resent that I have to vote for him because I want a Democratic Congress to have more checks and balances in our government.

NPR: Many Congressional Races Hinge on Female Vote