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EMILY's List endorses Karen Bass in CA-33 race
By Emily on 02/24/2010 @ 06:58 PM
Exciting news! Yesterday we announced our endorsement of Karen Bass for the open seat in CA-33.
Bass, who previously served as speaker of the California Assembly, made history in 2008 when she became the first African American woman to hold the position of speaker of any state assembly. Supported by our Political Opportunity Program in her state races, EMILY's List is thrilled to see her taking on this next challenge.
Now, with the retirement of EMILY's List alum Cong. Diane Watson, Bass is poised to carry on the district's progressive legacy in Congress. Watson was quick to throw her support behind Bass, and we were happy to do the same.
Here's what EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock had to say about the endorsement yesterday:
"While we are sorry to see Diane Watson retire, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to support Karen Bass for U.S. Congress. Karen has been an innovative Speaker of the Assembly in California. In the legislature, Karen has been a champion for better schools and health care reform. Under her leadership, the Assembly has worked to jumpstart projects that are stimulating California's economy. EMILY's List is proud to endorse Karen Bass for Congress."
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