Meet our advocates

By Hilary on 09/01/2010 @ 03:45 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, Alex Sink, Suzanne Kosmas

Last week, I wrote about some of the radical and far-right Republican candidates in Arizona and Florida who are already on the attack and taking special interest money. Now it's time to highlight the dedicated and accomplished women whom we are supporting in these races -- Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabby Giffords, Alex Sink and Suzanne Kosmas.

Hitting the airwaves

By Hilary on 08/31/2010 @ 05:41 PM

Tags: Tarryl Clark, MN-06, Ann McLane Kuster, NH-02, Julie Lassa, WI-07, Mary Jo Kilroy, OH-15, U.S. House, 2010 Elections

From coast to coast, our women’s campaigns are kicking into high gear in anticipation of the quickly approaching November election. We've put together a round-up of their messages hitting the airwaves – these ads help voters know what our candidates will accomplish for American families while in Congress.

The heat in Arizona

By Hilary on 08/27/2010 @ 05:21 PM

Tags: POP, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, 2010 Elections

A clear message

By Hilary on 08/26/2010 @ 02:07 PM

Tags: MN-06, Tarryl Clark, 2010 Elections, Michele Bachmann

Bachmann is going after Tarryl's record. It's a real stretch, considering that in the state House Tarryl has promoted better public education, job creation, and policies that support Minnesota's working families. The Bachmann camp is throwing all kinds of slander, but none of it's going to stick. Is Tarryl going to let these attacks go unchallenged?

The Real Radicals

By Hilary on 08/26/2010 @ 10:32 AM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords, Alex Sink, Suzanne Kosmas, GOP Opponents, The Real Radicals

Yesterday, we watched and waited as Republicans in Arizona and Florida cast their votes in competitive primary races. The outcome? A slew of ultra-conservative candidates ready to take on our pro-choice Democratic women in November. These Republican nominees are extremists fighting for policies that are harmful towards American women and families.

The truth about Sarah Palin's candidates

By Lisa McIntire on 08/25/2010 @ 01:30 PM

Tags: Sarah Palin, Mama Grizzlies, 2010 Elections, Opponents, The Real Radicals

Since we launched our Sarah Doesn’t Speak for Me campaign last week, we’ve received an incredible response: so many have agreed with us that Palin’s voice should not go unchallenged. However, some have fairly wondered: why give Sarah Palin more attention?

Carly Fiorina: Bad for women, jobs, and California

By Lisa McIntire on 08/25/2010 @ 12:00 PM

Tags: Barbara Boxer, Carly Fiorina, 2010 Elections, CA-Sen, Opponents

Carly Fiorina, who was fired from Hewlett-Packard after a disastrous tenure as CEO, now wants to use her $21 million golden parachute to land in Barbara Boxer’s Senate seat. This critical race is alarmingly close: recent polls show Fiorina leading Boxer over the margin of error. Barbara’s voice in the Senate has been among the Senate’s most powerful, but her consistent advocacy for women and choice is in danger of disappearing if Carly succeeds. As such, we’ve put together a little primer on Fiorina’s catastrophic career, her atrocious record on jobs, and her deeply anti-woman, far-right views.

Primary Preview: Florida's GOP

By Hilary on 08/24/2010 @ 04:51 PM

Tags: Alex Sink, FL-Gov, Suzanne Kosmas, FL-24, GOP Opponents, 2010 Elections

Two of our great candidates, Alex Sink and Cong. Suzanne Kosmas, will learn tonight which of the Republican candidates they face in November. Both women will face highly competitive races this fall in this critical swing state.

Michele Bachmann doesn't speak for me either

By Jen Bluestein Lamb on 08/24/2010 @ 03:44 PM

Tags: MN-06, Tarryl Clark, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, GOP Opponents, 2010 Elections

Here we go ladies and gentlemen; the fight for Minnesota's sixth congressional district is officially on. Michele Bachmann, the champion of the Tea Party Caucus, defender of the radical right, and leader of all things anti-choice has released her first ad attacking EMILY's List-endorsed candidate Tarryl Clark. It is no surprise that the ad targets fiscally responsible, results-focused Tarryl, and promises more attack ads "coming soon."

Alex Sink steps ahead

By Hilary on 08/20/2010 @ 06:34 PM

Tags: Alex Sink, FL-Gov, 2010 Elections, GOP Opponents

We've had a great week here at EMILY's List and the excitement hasn't stopped yet. We were thrilled with the results of a new poll showing Alex Sink leading BOTH Republican candidates for governor.

Debating in New Mexico

By Hilary on 08/20/2010 @ 03:14 PM

Tags: Diane Denish, NM-Gov, 2010 Elections, Sarah Palin, GOP Opponents

Last night was the first debate in the New Mexico gubernatorial election. The topic was education, and EMILY's List candidate Diane Denish excelled.

Tom Ganley bravely embraces ignorance

By Lisa McIntire on 08/20/2010 @ 01:00 PM

Tags: Betty Sutton, Tom Ganley, OH-13, GOP Opponents, 2010 Elections

One thing is for certain: in his bid for Congress, Republican candidate Tom Ganley is willing to spend everything - and say anything - in a desperate attempt to unseat Rep. Betty Sutton. He has loaned his campaign $6.5 million as of the end of June, and now he's resorting to embarrassingly ignorant comments to get attention. When asked about President Obama by Roll Call yesterday, Ganley replied, "I don't have a position on whether he's a Muslim."

Sarah Palin doesn't speak for me

By Stephanie Schriock on 08/17/2010 @ 12:00 PM

Tags: Sarah Palin, Mama Grizzlies, 2010 Elections, Stephanie's Take, Stephanie Schriock, Women leaders

Sarah Palin has been busy since she abruptly left the governors office in Alaska. She's endorsed 49 candidates this year. She's given speeches and produced a video predicting a rising tide of women voters supporting the radical, right-wing candidates she's campaigning for. For too long, Sarah Palin has been unchecked in her claim that she speaks for America's women as she attempts to impose a radical, backward thinking, anti-choice agenda in this country.

There for us when we need them

By Hilary on 08/11/2010 @ 07:41 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Debbie Halvorson, Suzanne Kosmas, Dina Titus, Patty Murray, Chellie Pingree

This week, members of the House returned to Washington for a special session to cast key votes ensuring critical funding for their home states. Democrats stood up for the heroes of our communities: teachers, firefighters, police officers, and many more civil servants.

On winning and what it means

By Stephanie Schriock on 08/11/2010 @ 04:08 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, MN-Gov, Stephanie's Take

Late last night, votes were still being counted in Minnesota. Unfortunately, EMILY’s List candidate for governor Margaret Anderson Kelliher came up just a few thousand votes short of one her opponents, Mark Dayton. As an alum of Senator Al Franken’s campaign in the very same state, I can tell you I certainly know the difference a seemingly small number of votes can make. In the end, though, the poll numbers - and who wins because of them - don’t tell the whole story.

An ally for what?

By Hilary on 08/10/2010 @ 11:31 AM

Tags: Patty Murray, 2010 Elections, WA-Sen, GOP Opponents

It seems that the lines are being drawn in Washington state's Senate race. Republican challenger Dino Rossi is trying to take advantage of the harsh political climate to unseat one of our heroes -- Sen. Patty Murray.

Something rotten in the state of North Carolina

By Hilary on 08/05/2010 @ 11:10 AM

Tags: Elaine Marshall, 2010 Elections, NC-Sen, GOP Opponents

No one likes a lot of extra hot air in the summertime - not from their weatherman, and certainly not from their senator.

In good company… with Michele Bachmann?

By Jen Bluestein Lamb on 08/04/2010 @ 11:22 AM

Tags: Michele Bachmann, Tarryl Clark, MN-06, GOP Opponents, 2010 Elections, US House

I never thought I'd say this, but I am so proud to be in Michele Bachmann's campaign literature. Yes, that's right -- proud. You see, EMILY's List is in good, good company, and Michele Bachmann -- well, she's running scared, though her fear hasn't curtailed her outrageousness one bit.

Great news! Minneapolis Star Tribune endorses Margaret Anderson Kelliher for governor

By Hilary on 08/02/2010 @ 11:34 AM

Tags: Margaret Anderson Kelliher, MN-Gov, 2010 Elections

We’ve known for a while what a stellar candidate Margaret Anderson Kelliher is for governor of Minnesota, so we’re thrilled to hear that Margaret has an important new endorsement under her belt: The Minneapolis Star Tribune, the largest newspaper in the state.

Margaret Anderson Kelliher gets another nod

By Hilary on 07/30/2010 @ 02:34 PM

Tags: 2010 Elections, MN-Gov, Margaret Anderson Kelliher

Great news in MN! Earlier this week, the editorial board of ECM Publishers - a Minnesota company that publishes the majority of suburban and exurban community papers around the state - announced their endorsement of Margaret Anderson Kelliher, our candidate in the governor's race. The endorsement is a great boost of momentum for the Kelliher campaign, as they are heading into the final days before the August 10 primary.