Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in Washington and the author of the book "The H-Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness." (CNN) On Tuesday night, America was introduced to an unfamiliar woman: Kirsten Gillibrand, actual human being. In a political environment increasingly defined by overconfidence, unflinching certitude and uncompromising fidelity to a specific worldview, Gillibrand expressed caution and even remorse when she was uncertain. JUST WATCHED Why Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand loves 'Wonder Woman' Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Why Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand loves 'Wonder Woman' 01:06Where she was undecided or unsure on an issue -- something that came up in questions about mandatory vaccines and lowering the voting age to 16 -- she simply said so, rather than offering a winding non-answer. And when she knew, she knew: Gillibrand's policy solutions were detailed and clearly at the heart of her case.

Source: CNN April 10, 2019 13:18 UTC