Former Illinois Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson says more women should be in politics. Her new book out this week is called "Playing Ball with the Big Boys and Why the Big Girls Better Get in the Game."

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Halvorson says more women should be in politics. In her new she talks about why women should speak up.

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Democrat Halvorson also talks about losing a primary to Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. earlier this year. She wishes him well as he comes to grips with his bipolar disorder diagnosis, but she says that's not an excuse for how he runs his office. Halvorson's new book can be purchased online at PlayingBallWithTheBigBoys.com.