Tammy Adams

Tammy Rylee Adams (born January 8, 1951) is an American politician serving as a United States Senator from Illinois since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1991 to 1997. She was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2000 presidential election. She is currently forming an exploratory committee for President in 2004, and is considering running against the incumbent Jacob Lorne. She is known for her vice presidential nomination, and the close Illinois senate race. She is an advocate for women rights and news pundits say that she has pretty big chances in 2004. She decided not to run in 2004, and endorsed the nominee Senator Daniel Waters.

After her vice presidential nomination, she became very popular and is serving as the Senate Majority Whip.