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.

Ann McLane Kuster: a true progressive

By Lisa McIntire on 08/13/2010 @ 01:30 PM

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

Can’t deny it: we’re pretty excited about all the good news coming in about Ann McLane Kuster’s primary campaign in New Hampshire’s second congressional district. MoveOn.org polled its members in Ann’s state last week, and the result was overwhelming support: Ann won their endorsement with 85% of the vote. Adam Ruben, MoveOn’s political action political director, wrote to MoveOn New Hampshire members that “Ann McLane Kuster is a genuine progressive running a powerful grassroots campaign.” We heartily agree.

Suzanne Kosmas: looking out for small businesses

By Lisa McIntire on 08/12/2010 @ 04:21 PM

Tags: Suzanne Kosmas, FL-24, US House

The small businesses of Florida, many owned by women, are struggling in this tough economic climate. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, a businesswoman herself, is working hard to help business owners through this crisis – both on the ground directly with her constituents and by introducing important legislation.

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.

Cong. Debbie Halvorson: fighting against corporate greed for our men and women who serve

By Hilary on 08/02/2010 @ 04:16 PM

Tags: Debbie Halvorson, IL-11, US House

When Cong. Debbie Halvorson learned of a greedy and deceptive practice of life insurance companies – holding funds instead of giving lump payments to families who’ve lost loved ones in combat – she knew she had to do something about it.

Women taking care of women

By Hilary on 07/28/2010 @ 05:07 PM

Tags: Lucille Royball-Allard, Debbie Stabenow, Health Care, US House

We were so proud to see former EMILY's List alum Cong. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) introduce a bill last week that will make an incredible difference in the lives of American women and their newborns. The MOMS for the 21st Century Act will address what Lucille rightly calls a “national tragedy”...

Bachmann: all subpoenas and hearings, all the time!

By Hilary on 07/22/2010 @ 07:07 PM

Tags: MN-06, Are you kidding me!?, US House, Michele Bachmann

Who says today's GOP running out of ideas? Cong. Michele Bachmann has a fantastic new agenda: "I think all we should do is issue subpoenas and have one hearing after another and expose all the nonsense that has gone on." Michele unveiled this compelling plan at a convention for young Republicans. And really, what could be more pressing than endless partisan investigations and politically motivated witch-hunts?

Mary Jo Kilroy rolls up her sleeves for American families

By Jen Bluestein Lamb on 07/21/2010 @ 04:12 PM

Tags: Mary Jo Kilroy, OH-15, GOP Opponents, US House

Last night, I had the privilege of spending some time with Cong. Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15), a true progressive leader from Ohio. I couldn’t believe I was getting the opportunity to talk to Mary Jo the night before her work on financial reform became law. Mary Jo was one of only two freshman on the conference committee, and she worked hard to write this bill and get it passed. But you know what? She wasn’t resting on her laurels. She was already talking about what she was going to do next, what more needed to be done for American families.

Chellie is fighting for our families

By Emily on 07/16/2010 @ 02:57 PM

Tags: Chellie Pingree, US House, 2010 Elections, ME-01

With the Republican line-up looking more and more like a front for BP, their heavy hitters such as Joe Barton and Michele Bachmann should look out for one of our own, Cong. Chellie Pingree.

Niki Tsongas hailed for her dedication to expanding health care and aiding the homeless

By Hilary on 07/16/2010 @ 02:45 PM

Tags: Niki Tsongas, MA-05, 2010 Elections, US House

Since her election in 2007, Cong. Niki Tsongas has been working hard each day to deliver for the people of central Massachusetts. On her first day in office, she cast her first vote in support of children's health care.

Bachmann does it again

By Hilary on 07/14/2010 @ 02:07 PM

Tags: MN-06, Tarryl Clark, US House, Michele Bachmann

Titus Up Against Angle-Heck Agenda

By Hilary on 07/14/2010 @ 09:34 AM

Tags: Dina Titus, 2010 Elections, US House, Tea Party, NV-03

Election Night LIVE: Sewell WINS Primary Run-off

By Hilary on 07/13/2010 @ 10:01 PM

Tags: Terri Sewell, AL-07, US House

Election Night Update: The results are in! Terri won the run-off in AL-7 and is on her way to making history. She is now poised to become the first African American Congresswoman elected from Alabama.

Election Night LIVE: Sewell dashes to finish in AL-07 Primary Run-off

By Hilary on 07/13/2010 @ 08:01 PM

Tags: Terri Sewell, AL-07, US House

We’ll be updating our blog tonight as the election results are tabulated and released. We hope that you will join us as we continue to track this race to the very last vote, and (fingers crossed) through the victory party!

Local TV highlights Kosmas at work to bring jobs home

By Hilary on 07/13/2010 @ 05:27 PM

Tags: Suzanne Kosmas, FL-24, US House

Politics Daily features EL women as rising stars

By Hilary on 07/09/2010 @ 01:14 PM

Tags: US House, Tarryl Clark, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Terri Sewell, Alex Sink, 2010 Elections, FL-Gov

We've got a must read for you: Politics Daily is up with a piece today on "The Next 10 Women to Watch in Politics," and guess who's on the list? We're proud to see that three of our 2010 candidates and one of our favorite Congresswoman are profiled. Read here what they're saying about these amazing pro-choice Democratic women.

Breaking: Desperate attacks launched in Alabama

By Hilary on 07/07/2010 @ 12:07 PM

Tags: Terri Sewell, AL-07, US House, 2010 Elections

Terri Sewell's opponent is up on the air with a desperate attack ad filled with lies, and Terri has only seven days to fight back and get her voters to the polls.

Kilroy delivers for main street

By Hilary on 07/01/2010 @ 12:15 PM

Tags: Mary Jo Kilroy, OH-15, US House

Last night, EL Cong. Mary Jo Kilroy and House Democrats took leaps forward in enacting the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Democratic women of the House: 'Show us the jobs!'

By Emily on 06/25/2010 @ 03:44 PM

Tags: US House, Nancy Pelosi, GOP Opponents, Economy

Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined many of our women in the House at a press conference this week, speaking about the importance of job creation legislation and calling out Senate Republicans who are obstructing forward movement. While the Senate play politics with proposed bills, American families suffer at home -- and our women are set on changing that.

Blue Hampshire: Kuster campaign 'continues to impress'

By Emily on 06/24/2010 @ 03:19 PM

Tags: Ann McLane Kuster, NH-02, US House, 2010 Elections

Just came across a really great piece on NH-02 candidate Ann McLane Kuster on Blue Hampshire. Annie's been making news lately for running a stellar campaign (see the recent praise from the NH Political Report), and the Blue Hampshire piece continues the theme.