By Bethany Imondi on September 28, 2012
WOMEN VOTE! is unstoppable. Last week, our WOMEN VOTE! program launched campaigns in 8 battleground states.
By Alison McQuade on September 22, 2012
Our WOMEN VOTE! programs has been very busy this year. But there’s no sleep ‘til Election Day for EMILY’s List and WOMEN VOTE!, as they launched a new voter education program aimed at independent women in battleground states from coast to coast.
By Alison McQuade on September 21, 2012
Only a month ago, polling showed Tammy Baldwin down by 5 points. Today Public Policy Polling released new data that shows Tammy leading her Republican opponent, Tommy Thompson, 48-45.
By Staff Writer on September 18, 2012
After a long election season of wondering what Mitt Romney really believes, we all got a rude shock yesterday with the release of secretly videotaped footage of Romney at a fundraiser in Florida. One of the most revealing moments was when Romney described his view of Obama voters in some of the most contemptuous – and grossly inaccurate! – terms:
By Alison McQuade on September 18, 2012
This morning Todd “Legitimate Rape” Akin launched a new website called Women for Akin to show that he’s regular guy with a fictional understanding of female anatomy who has women supporters. See the woman giving the thumbs-up sign? Thumbs up = sign of approval.
By Alison McQuade on September 17, 2012
We already shared the highlights from our week in Charlotte at the Democratic National Convention, including our Town Hall. But another highlight for us was how many of our women spoke at the Convention. It was truly remarkable to watch the women we’ve spent all year championing take the stage and inspire a whole new audience. We also loved the speeches from some of our candidates in past cycles. EMILY’s List women really are rock stars.
Tammy Duckworth
By Alison McQuade on September 14, 2012
Outlandish claims from Scott Brown aren’t unusual (remember his secret meetings with kings and queens?). But in his new ad up today, his claims move from outlandish and silly to blatant - and dangerous - lies.
In his new ad, Brown claims to be an advocate for families and women’s rights. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and Brown’s own record is proof.
By Alison McQuade on September 11, 2012
On September 11, 2001, the country watched in horror as two planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon just outside Washington, DC, and a fourth driven into the ground in Shanksville, PA.
It’s not a day any of us will soon forget, and it irrevocably defined our policies, culture and history for the last eleven years – and undoubtedly into the future.
By Alison McQuade on September 11, 2012
On September 11, 2001, the country watched in horror as two planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon just outside Washington, DC, and a fourth driven into the ground in Shanksville, PA.
It’s not a day any of us will soon forget, and it irrevocably defined our policies, culture and history for the last eleven years – and undoubtedly into the future.
By Alison McQuade on September 11, 2012
Campaign rhetoric can be feisty. But when a member of the U.S. House of Representatives – like Joe Walsh - makes personal attacks on his opponent or other public figures, it’s inexcusable. His attacks have been baseless, vile, and completely unrelated to issues in the campaign. Rep. Joe Walsh does not have the content or character or someone who should be representing the people of Illinois – or anyone in the United States.
Here’s a look at some of his most objectionable and recent attacks.