Now Trending: The Enthusiasm Gap

By Denise Feriozzi on 02/14/2011 @ 01:39 PM

Tags: Now Trending, WOMEN VOTE!, 2010 Elections

With more than 21 months to go until the 2012 elections, no one can accurately predict the outcome of key races around the country. But as the WOMEN VOTE! Director here at EMILY's List, it's my job to follow the trends in public opinion, particularly amongst women voters.

PHOTOS: First day of the 112th Congress

By Hilary Nachem on 01/06/2011 @ 01:06 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Colleen Hanabusa, Karen Bass, Terri Sewell, Frederica Wilson, Kirsten Gillibrand, Claire McCaskill, Kay Hagan, Betty Sutton

There's no doubt we face challenges as the 112th Congress convenes, but there is also reason for celebration. All of you helped elect a strong group of pro-choice Democratic women to fight for us, including four new women of color in the House, and it was a thrill to have them sworn in yesterday.

From K Street to Capitol Hill: lobbyists will run the new Congress

By Jamie Haynes on 12/10/2010 @ 04:15 PM

Tags: Boehner's Boys, 2010 Elections, GOP Opponents

During Speaker-elect John Boehner’s tearful speech on election night, he pledged to respect the will of the people, and promised that “the people’s agenda will be our agenda.” Oh, what a difference a few weeks can make. Speaker-elect Boehner announced yesterday that he will bring on a top medical industry lobbyist, Brett Loper, as his policy director. Loper fiercely lobbied against health care reform, despite the tremendous benefits it has for the American people, particularly women. This should give you an idea about how Boehner’s new policy director will advise him when the question of health care reform inevitably arises.

Lessons from WOMEN VOTE!

By Lisa McIntire on 12/09/2010 @ 10:45 AM

Tags: Team EMILY, Barbara Boxer, Patty Murray, 2010 Elections, Stand Up to Serve

When reflecting on a tough year for Democrats and women, it’s helpful to examine some of the strategies that helped us protect the seats of advocates like Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Patty Murray. One such tactic was EMILY's List's WOMEN VOTE! program. Looking at the numbers and impact of WOMEN VOTE!, we can take away some valuable lessons for our upcoming battles to reclaim the House and increase the number of woman elected officials.

Congratulations to Kamala Harris, California’s next attorney general!

By Lisa McIntire on 11/29/2010 @ 01:42 PM

Tags: Kamala Harris, 2010 Elections, POP

As my colleagues know all too well (they have the patience of saints), I’m a proud Californian. I was even prouder than usual when, back in my home state for Thanksgiving weekend, I heard that Kamala Harris was declared California’s next attorney general. Kamala was an EMILY’s List POP candidate, and she is the first woman – and person of color – to be California’s top attorney.

Women: Still a deciding factor

By Jessie Williams on 11/15/2010 @ 09:30 AM

Tags: Patty Murray, 2010 Elections, Why Women, WA-Sen

This election cycle, we heard endless hype about the Republican “Mama Grizzlies” and supposed new faces of feminism. Even with all the hoopla surrounding the "Year of the Republican Woman," it comes down to this: the Democratic Party is still the party that cares about women and their families.

A cactus roots victory!

By Hilary Nachem on 11/08/2010 @ 09:59 AM

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, AZ-08, 2010 Elections

News broke over the weekend out of Tuscon that Gabrielle Giffords has been reelected and will continue representing the needs of Arizona's families in Congress.

UPDATE: The tallies in Washington

By Hilary Nachem on 11/05/2010 @ 10:35 AM

Tags: WA-Sen, Patty Murray, 2010 Elections

Sen. Patty Murray's opponent, now three-time loser Dino Rossi, conceded last night. Recognizing Patty's strong lead in the votes tally -- she was up by more than 46,000 votes at just 78% reporting -- Dino graciously congratulated the Senator on her spirited campaign.

Last night

By Stephanie Schriock on 11/03/2010 @ 05:45 PM

Tags: Stephanie's Take, U.S. House, CA-Sen, AL-07, 2010 Elections, Election Day 2010

Well, it was a night we won't soon forget: we kept our majority in the Senate with a huge victory for Barbara Boxer, but we lost the House and some of the amazing women you've helped elect. I know that you've all put so much into supporting our candidates this cycle, so I wanted to share some initial thoughts with you.

Sen. Barbara Boxer: Thank you, EMILY's List

By Hilary Nachem on 11/03/2010 @ 03:21 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Barbara Boxer, CA-Sen, Election Day 2010

Our President, Stephanie Schriock, has been making calls today to the dedicated EMILY's List members who provided critical resources and support to our women candidates. She wanted to share this special message from one of our greatest advocates, Sen. Barbara Boxer, who lets us know what having EMILY’s List on her side meant to her.

Photos from the road, part I

By Lisa McIntire on 11/02/2010 @ 09:50 AM

Tags: 2010 Elections, GOTV, Updates from the trail, Election Day 2010

EMILY's List volunteers are on the road, crisscrossing the country from Hawaii to New Hampshire and many places in between. Take a look at some of our photos so far -- you'll see some candidates meeting voters, some energized volunteers, and some famous faces (is that FLOTUS in Washington I spy?).

On the trail: video update from NH-02

By Lisa McIntire on 11/02/2010 @ 09:20 AM

Tags: Ann McLane Kuster, NH-02, U.S. House, GOTV, Updates from the trail, 2010 Elections

It looks pretty chilly up there in New Hampshire, but as you'll see in this video update from the trail, our volunteers are bundling up and working hard on election day for our candidates. Ann McLane Kuster is up against former GOP Cong. Charlie Bass, and polls show this one is going to be a nail biter. Don't forget, as our volunteer says: get out and vote!

Introducing our election night panelists!

By Lisa McIntire on 11/02/2010 @ 09:00 AM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Women leaders, Feminism

As part of our special election day coverage, EMILY's List is honored to have a panel of distinguished commentators who will provide analysis of the night’s events and outcomes. You'll know many if not all of these exceptional women, but we wanted to give a quick introduction in anticipation of today's discussions.

Tomorrow

By Stephanie Schriock on 11/01/2010 @ 05:36 PM

Tags: GOTV, 2010 Elections, Election Day 2010

It doesn't matter where we live, or whether there are contested races in our district. Tomorrow, our vote gives us the right to speak our minds and make our own choices.

Giffords motivates young Democrats to get out the vote

By Nicole Tatz on 10/30/2010 @ 10:49 AM

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, AZ-08, 2010 Elections, US House

With election day just around the corner, all hands are on deck to get out the candidates’ messages and sway undecided voters. Cong. Gabrielle Giffords made an appearance at the University of Arizona to inspire a group of hopeful Young Democrats to get out the vote. She reminded them of how much is at stake this election cycle and why no one can afford to stay home.

Sorry, Paladino: Sen. Gillibrand doesn't take a back seat to anyone

By Lisa McIntire on 10/29/2010 @ 06:30 PM

Tags: Kirsten Gillibrand, NY-Sen, 2010 Elections, GOP Opponents

It’s a truth universally acknowledged: if Carl Paladino’s lips are moving, then he’s probably offending someone. But just because Paladino’s appalling assertion that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is Sen. Chuck Schumer’s “little girl” is the latest in a string of racist, sexist, and otherwise tasteless statements, it doesn’t mean we’re not going to call him out.

First Lady stops in California

By Hilary Nachem on 10/29/2010 @ 02:37 PM

Tags: Barbara Boxer, CA-Sen, 2010 Elections

It's been great to see so many accomplished Democratic women standing together on stage in these final days before the election. First Lady Michelle Obama joined EMILY's List Chair Ellen Malcolm for a campaign stop in Bellevue, WA earlier this week for Sen. Patty Murray. Continuing on the trail, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden stopped in California to stand with Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Where does Dean Scontras stand? Even he doesn't seem to know

By Lisa McIntire on 10/29/2010 @ 11:30 AM

Tags: Chellie Pingree, ME-01, 2010 Elections, GOP Opponents

Using only direct quotes from Dean Scontras, this hard-hitting video from Maine Cong. Chellie Pingree asks tough questions about what Scontras really believes: anti-choice or supporter of Roe v. Wade? For same-sex marriage or for a constitutional ban on it? Wants off-shore drilling or doesn’t?

Ann's on a roll!

By Hilary Nachem and Jessie Williams on 10/28/2010 @ 03:45 PM

Tags: Ann McLane Kuster, NH-02, U.S. House, 2010 Elections

Patty Murray and the Chamber of Secrets

By Hilary Nachem on 10/27/2010 @ 06:32 PM

Tags: Patty Murray, WA-Sen, 2010 Elections

What we do know is that the Chamber is an interest group advocating for corporate America. It's hard to say more because it does not disclose its donors.