WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced it is placing congressional candidates Kyrsten Sinema, Lori Saldaña, and Kathy Boockvar “On the List.”

The EMILY’s List community now stands at more than one million members strong. These supporters are getting their information earlier, quicker, and on the web and they’re ready to take action now. “On the List” is a new way for EMILY’s List members to engage with and support promising candidates early in an election cycle. By putting Sinema, Saldaña and Boockvar “On the List,” EMILY’s List is ensuring that they have access to this powerful network of supporters.

“EMILY’s List has surpassed one million members and we have incredible momentum going into this election cycle,” said EMILY’s List President, Stephanie Schriock. “Washington hasn’t been working for women and families, but we can change that by sending pro-choice Democratic women to Congress. The entire EMILY’s List community is ready to stand strong with Kyrsten, Lori, Kathy and Democratic women across the country in order to take back the House this November and change the way things are done in Washington.”

“Democratic women are leading the charge to take back the House in 2012,” said EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock. “With special election victories across the country already proving that 2012 is going to be an historic year for Democratic women, we are thrilled to support great candidates like Kyrsten Sinema, Lori Saldaña and Kathy Boockvar.”

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 1,000,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 87 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 27 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, released the following statement on Romney's support for defunding Planned Parenthood.

"Keeping women healthy is the right thing to do for our country and our families," said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List. "In his quest to prove he's as far right as any Republican, Romney has definitively thrown his lot in with those who would turn back the clock on our rights and our freedoms. American women notice when you care more about winning a primary than you care about their health. We're watching, we vote, and we're going to re-elect President Obama and send even more Democratic women to Congress to build a more progressive America."

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 1,000,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 87 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 27 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock released the following statement on Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision to strip Planned Parenthood of funding.

“By ending their grants to Planned Parenthood, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has put the lives of women -- especially poor women -- at risk. Planned Parenthood is often the only choice many women have when they need essential health care services. That includes regular checkups, birth control, and -- yes -- screenings for breast, cervical, and other cancers.

“Our brave women in the Senate are already standing up to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, signing on to a letter urging them to reverse this politically motivated decision and restore their grants to Planned Parenthood. EMILY’s List is proud to stand with them – and proud of the work we’re doing to send even more Democratic women to join their fight. Weeks like this one just highlight the absolutely critical need for women’s voices to be heard in Congress. Democratic women are standing up to the right and building a more progressive America, and we need them fighting for us more than ever.”

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 1,000,000 members across the country, EMILY’s List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 87 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List had the largest number of members and donors in our 27 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics announces W.H.Y. 2012, an historic year for Democratic women in politics.

"This year we have the chance to fundamentally change how Washington works," said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List. "Coming off the special election victory of Suzanne Bonamici in Oregon, Democratic women have tremendous momentum going into this election cycle. In 2012 we have an unprecedented 11 women running for the Senate; women -- like Suzanne -- are winning special elections; and the EMILY's List community has never been more energized. We have exceeded one million members and we're not done yet.

"Washington isn't working for women and families, but we can change that by electing Democratic women who stand up to the right, get things done, and build a more progressive America."

Today, EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock laid out the milestones for EMILY's List in 2012: endorsing an unprecedented 11 women for the Senate; revealing they've surpassed one million members of EMILY's List; offering an in-depth look at the ever-growing field of House races; and revealing the results of an exclusive poll of independent women voters on election night in the Oregon-1 special election.

EMILY's List is supporting an unprecedented number of Senate candidates: six incumbents and five challengers. Every single one of our challengers would be the first women to represent their states in the Senate. Mazie Hirono would be the first Asian American woman Senator and only the 2nd woman of color ever to serve in the Senate. Other firsts include Tammy Duckworth, who would be the only woman in office with combat experience.

A poll conducted by EMILY's List on election day determined women voters in Oregon helped give Suzanne Bonamici the edge in Tuesday's special election. By a margin of 20 points, women chose Bonamici over her opponent Rob Cornilles -- a margin greater than the electorate as a whole. The targeted EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! programs proved effective and the messaging against Cornilles on the issue of reproductive choice was remembered by a large number of voters. These women used national issues that favor Democrats to choose a candidate, such as the economy, tax fairness and Social Security and Medicare -- giving insight into a critical block of voters going into 2012.

More than one million strong, EMILY's List now includes members in every single state in the country. Team EMILY, the all-volunteer voter mobilization effort, now has members in every single state. In the 12 months since John Boehner and his Tea-Party allies took over the House and started to wage a war on American women and families, EMILY's List has more than doubled its membership from under 400,000 to over one million.

W.H.Y. 2012 will feature a page for users to meet EMILY's List members across the country, and a video showcasing their voices, as well as the voices of 2012's historic women candidates. To explore W.H.Y. 2012 and watch the video go to http://emilyslist.org/why2012

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 1,000,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 87 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, today congratulates Suzanne Bonamici on her special election win in Oregon’s first congressional district. With this victory EMILY’s List makes history, winning three special elections in one cycle.

“From day one, EMILY’s List has stood with Suzanne and we could not be prouder of the race she ran or her victory tonight,” said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List. “Suzanne has always been an unfailing advocate for middle class families and she will continue to be a champion on issues like education, job creation, and environmental protection in Congress. The people of Oregon’s first district know that Suzanne’s dedication to women and families – not extreme Tea Party ideology – is what Congress needs.

“2012 is set to be an historic year for Democratic women in politics. The momentum started with Kathy Hochul’s special election win in New York and it will end with a Democratic majority in November. Suzanne’s victory continues this trend -- women are leading the way back for Democrats in 2012.”

Suzanne Bonamici entered the Oregon State Legislature as a Representative in 2006 and as a Senator in 2008. She was elected to Assistant Majority Leader in the Oregon State Senate in 2011. Bonamici has built a strong record of protecting consumers, making women’s health care more accessible and strengthening Oregon’s schools. Before serving in the state house, Bonamici worked as a consumer protection attorney, cracking down on unfair lending practices. She lives with her husband and two grown children in Portland.

EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! reached out to over 22,000 key women voters in Oregon during the primary in a direct mail program that highlighted Bonamici’s long career of holding corporations accountable. Leading up to the general election WOMEN VOTE! launched a significant television advertisement and online campaign using Tea Party politician Rob Cornilles’ own words to help women voters in Oregon understand how out of step his views are on choice.

EMILY’s List is proud to have supported Bonamici from the beginning of her political career. In 2006, EMILY’s List Political Opportunity Program (POP) supported her campaign for Oregon State Legislature.

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 87 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. - EMILY's List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, today releases their evaluation of front runners going into Florida -- and exposes what Florida women and families should know about their records and their values.

The EMILY's List "Republican Presidential Scorecard" will be an ongoing effort to communicate with women voters about the Presidential race and what's at stake. The scorecard will be continually updated to adjust to the changing dynamics of the primary.

The EMILY's List "Republican Presidential Scorecard" shows the candidates who scored worst on women’s issues (in order of most egregious): former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; Congressman Ron Paul; former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney; former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA).

Changes to the score card include:

To access additional information on the "Republican Presidential Scorecard" featured below, please see the EMILY’s List website: http://emilyslist.org/scorecard

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

Washington D.C. – EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock releases the following statement on the occasion of Gabrielle Giffords' decision to step down.

"I am so proud of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

"Here at EMILY's List, we've been proud of Gabby for a long time. Proud of her when she ran, as such a young woman, for the state legislature in Arizona. Proud of her when she ran for congress -- every time. Proud of her during her last election, when she talked about her positions on things like health care and border security, and was re-elected by constituents who realized that Gabby Giffords was the real deal: tough, resolute, and more focused on doing what was right for folks in Arizona than on political expediency.

"But never have we been more proud of Gabby then over the last year. In the face of unimaginable tragedy and pain, she has shown courage and strength -- limitless strength, it has seemed. We are so proud of Gabby's remarkable, and ongoing, recovery. In the face of personal grief and challenges, she has reminded all of us of the power we have to get through the worst of times. We are so proud of her dignity, and her deep responsibility to her community.

"Today, we thank Gabby for her service in the House of Representatives, but we also know that Gabby's service isn't over. Gabby is that rare person: a leader who transcends her job and with every action she takes sends a beacon for the rest of us to follow. With every step I see Gabby take -- steps I know she has worked hard to take -- my resolution to honor her determination and grit, her grace and dignity -- grows.

We pledge to Gabby that EMILY's List will always be behind her, wherever her path takes her. We will honor Gabby every day by working to make sure that strong, determined, bright young women of integrity and joy know that they can be leaders at every level of government, right up to the highest -- and that they feel the strength of the EMILY's List community behind them, as Gabby has.

"And we thank Gabby, for so many things. We thank Gabby for never wavering in her pursuit of jobs, security, and the opportunity to bring up healthy families on behalf of her constituents. For letting us see, in her partnership with husband Mark Kelly, a marriage of true equals who delight in each other's differences. We thank her for hiring a staff of men and women of all ages who share her extraordinary energy and sense of purpose.

"And above all, we thank Gabby for letting EMILY's List walk with her every step of the way. In big cities and in small towns throughout this country, hundreds of thousands of EMILY's List members have been inspired by Gabby, and felt, in ways large and small, a part of her efforts to make this country better and of her many, many victories.

"We are humbled by Gabby, we are inspired by Gabby, and we promise to carry on Gabby's dedication to public service every day."

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, today releases their evaluation of front runners going into South Carolina – and exposes what South Carolina women and families should know about their records and their values.

New Hampshire Pick #1: Former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney:
Romney Likes “Being Able to Fire People.”
In South Carolina, the unemployment rate was 9.9 in November 2011, which meant there were 213,500 unemployed people in the state.

New Hampshire Pick #2: Congressman Ron Paul:
Paul Voted Against The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
In South Carolina, a woman working full time is paid $31,010 per year, while a man working full time is paid $39,648 per year—creating a wage gap of $8,638 between full time working men and women in South Carolina. As a group, full time working women lose approximately $4.9 million each year due to the wage gap, which is critical since over 250,000 households in the state are headed by women and 34% of those households live below the poverty level.

New Hampshire Pick #3: Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich:
Gingrich Praised GOP War on Planned Parenthood.
Planned Parenthood plays a critical role in providing health care to low-income women - many who would be forced to go without health care if it was defunded. Eliminating the family planning program would stop millions of women each year from receiving preventive care. In 2008, Title X-funded centers provided contraceptive care to 95,900 women in South Carolina.

New Hampshire Pick #4: Former Senator Rick Santorum:
Rick Santorum’s aide says women shouldn’t be president because it’s against God’s will
South Carolina relies on female leadership. The state is represented by Governor Nikki Haley and depends on women owned businesses. In 2011, the state had 105,100 women owned firms, which employed 100,300 people and was credited with $14.7 million in sales. In fact, the state was ranked in the top 10 states for growth in number of women-owned businesses.

The EMILY’s List "Republican Presidential Scorecard" will be an ongoing effort to communicate with women voters about the Presidential race and what’s at stake. The scorecard will be continually updated to adjust to the changing dynamics of the primary.

The EMILY’S List "Republican Presidential Scorecard" shows the candidates who scored worst on women’s issues (in order of most egregious): former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; Congressman Ron Paul; former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney; former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA).

Changes to the scorecard include:

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- As the Presidential primary candidates once again debate for the Republican nomination, women are watching. And also judging.

In that spirit, EMILY's List is proud to announce the fifth installment…

Romney on capitalism: “We’re going to stuff it down [Obama’s] throat.”

Romney advocating for complete repeal of health care reform.

Romney saying “I pay a lot of taxes” - when his rate is 15%.

Romney: This president is the biggest impediment to job growth in this country.

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY’s List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- As the Presidential primary candidates once again debate for the Republican nomination, women are watching. And also judging.

In that spirit, EMILY's List is proud to announce the fourth installment…

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY’s List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- As the Presidential primary candidates once again debate for the Republican nomination, women are watching. And also judging.

In that spirit, EMILY's List is proud to announce the third installment…

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY’s List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- As the Presidential primary candidates once again debate for the Republican nomination, women are watching. And also judging.

In that spirit, EMILY's List is proud to announce the second installment…

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY’s List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. - EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, today releases their evaluation of the winners of last night’s Iowa caucuses – and exposes what New Hampshire women and families should know about their records and their values.

Democratic National Committee Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz offered the following statement:

“Thanks to this important new initiative by EMILY’S List, we can see in stark relief that Republican policies are simply bad for women and their families. Today, women in New Hampshire can plainly see where each of these candidates stand on issues important to them, from the workplace to health care. As mothers, sisters, daughters, and professionals in diverse fields, women understand the real-life impact GOP policies have on each and every one of us. In contrast, with President Obama we have seen nearly three years of tireless advocacy on behalf of women. The difference could not be clearer—and is further evidence of what’s at stake for women and all Americans this election.”

Iowa Pick #1: Former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney
Romney Would End Funding for Planned Parenthood
In 2010, over 22,000 New Hampshire patients visited Planned Parenthood.

Iowa Pick #2: Former Senator Rick Santorum:Santorum Voted Against Choice 27 Times in the House, and 72 Times in the SenateIn 2008, Title X-funded centers provided contraceptive care to 26,200 women in New Hampshire.

Iowa Pick #3: Congressman Ron Paul:Paul Believes Social Security and Medicare are UnconstitutionalIn New Hampshire, over 108,000 women rely on Medicare for their health care coverage.

Iowa Pick #4: Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich:Gingrich Voted Against Family and Medical Leave Bill.The Family and Medical Leave Act benefits 185,000 women workers in New Hampshire.

The EMILY’s List “Republican Presidential Scorecard” will be an ongoing effort to communicate with women voters about the Presidential race and what’s at stake. The scorecard will be continually updated to adjust to the changing dynamics of the primary.

The EMILY’S List “Republican Presidential Scorecard” shows the candidates who scored worst on women’s issues (in order of most egregious): former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; Congressman Ron Paul; former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney; former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA); former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman is tied with Governor of Texas Rick Perry.

Changes to the score card include:

To access additional information on the “Republican Presidential Scorecard” featured below, please see the EMILY’s List website: http://emilyslist.org/scorecard

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, today announced a new WOMEN VOTE! project in Oregon’s first congressional district in partnership with Planned Parenthood. As the nationwide voter mobilization and education project of EMILY's List, WOMEN VOTE! and Planned Parenthood will reach out to key voters in Oregon to educate them about Rob Cornilles’s extreme, anti-choice record.

EMILY's List today launched a television advertisement, internet advertising, and a website, using Tea Party politician Rob Cornilles’ own words to help women voters in Oregon understand how out of step his view are. The ad may be viewed on the website, www.oregonwomenvote.org.

Planned Parenthood will follow these efforts with a mail campaign targeting pro-choice independent women voters under 55.

"Voters in Oregon’s first district are very clear: they want a pro-choice representative," said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List. "Tea Party politician Rob Cornilles has tried to have it both ways -- embracing the endorsement of the Oregon Right To Life and then hoping women will see him as a moderate. We’ll be on the air and online making sure women voters are very clear on where Rob Cornilles stands: against their right to make their own medical decisions. We’re confident that women voters in Oregon will get Democrats off to strong start in 2012 by electing a proud pro-choice democratic woman, Suzanne Bonamici."

"Rob Cornilles just doesn’t get it. He claims the House plays a 'very limited role' on choice, but last spring the Republicans nearly shut down the federal government while attempting to defund Planned Parenthood," said Amy Hojnowski, interim executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. "We're proud to partner with EMILY's List to alert voters that Rob Cornilles' extreme views are out of touch with the values of the first congressional district."

Launched in 1995, the historic EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! project combines polling and research, advanced information technology, sophisticated message testing, and precinct-by-precinct field work to mobilize millions of women voters across the country. EMILY's List designed WOMEN VOTE! to build a progressive political base that will elect more Democrats, especially women, by helping to increase turnout among women voters year after year.

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- EMILY's List today introduced a new tool aimed at women voters to evaluate the 2012 Republican presidential candidates’ potential impact on women’s health, jobs, retirement security, choice, workplace fairness, women and families, and more.

The EMILY’S List “Republican Presidential Scorecard” shows the candidates who scored worst on women’s issues (in order of most egregious): former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-MN); former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney is tied with Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX); former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA); former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman; and Governor of Texas Rick Perry.

To access additional information on the “Republican Presidential Scorecard” featured below, please see the EMILY’s List website: http://emilyslist.org/scorecard

The EMILY’s List “Republican Presidential Scorecard” will be an ongoing effort to communicate with women voters about the Presidential race and what’s at stake. The scorecard will be continually updated to adjust to the changing dynamics of the primary.

State-specific impacts of the positions advocated by the Republican candidates will be released in early primary and caucus states, with a paid on-line media component.

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock released the following statement as House Republicans refuse to pass the employee payroll tax cut. EMILY's List will be delivering state-specific impacts of Republican refusal to pass the payroll tax hike in the districts of the following Representatives who have been put "On Notice."

Those Republicans "On Notice" meet two special criteria. First, they've amassed appallingly anti-woman, anti-family records. And second, there is major Democratic female talent waiting in the wings.

“Over the past few weeks we have watched in disgust as Tea Party Republicans in the House play politics with middle class families,” said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List. “Time and again, we have seen House Republicans stand by a radical anti-woman, anti-family agenda instead of focusing on creating jobs and building the economy -- turns out the holiday season is no different. There is no question that the payroll tax cut would benefit millions of workers -- 39,879,685 women nationally to be exact. Instead of working towards a compromise to help American people, Speaker Boehner and his Tea Party colleagues are more concerned with political posturing.”

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, today announced it was moving Susan Bysiewicz, candidate for Senate in Connecticut, from "On the List" to fully recommended.

"On the List" was created because of the dramatic growth in the EMILY's List community -- now over 900,000 members -- who are getting their information earlier, quicker and on the web. These supporters are ready to take action now and “On the List” makes sure candidates have early access to them. Today, Bysiewicz moves from "On the List" to a full recommendation.

"In an election year where control of the Senate is up for grabs, women are leading the way towards victory for Democrats. Susan Bysiewicz has the tenacity and strength to be a great Senator for Connecticut," said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List. "Throughout her career she's been a champion for women in government and business. Now she's focused on holding Wall Street accountable on behalf of middle class families more firmly that anyone in the race. 2012 is an historic year for Democratic women running for Senate and EMILY's List is thrilled to have another strong woman to support."

Raised on a small farm in Connecticut, Susan Bysiewicz first ran for state Representative in 1992 and in 1998 she was elected Secretary of State. During her twelve years in office she worked for government efficiency, streamlined the voting system to prevent voter fraud, and pushed to protect victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse by keeping their addresses private. She currently lives in Middletown with her husband and their three kids.

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced today that Tulsi Gabbard, a candidate for Congress in Hawaii's second congressional district, and Michelle Lujan Grisham, a candidate for Congress in New Mexico's first congressional district, have been put "On the List."

"On the List" is a new way for EMILY's List members to engage with and support promising candidates early in the election cycle. The EMILY's List community has experienced dramatic growth in recent cycles and now stands over 900,000 members strong. These supporters are getting their information earlier, quicker and on the web. And they’re ready to take action now. By putting Gabbard and Grisham "On the List," EMILY’s List is ensuring they have early access to this enthusiastic support.

"Tulsi and Michelle are leaders in their communities and prime examples of what strong women can accomplish in office," said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List. "A member of the Honolulu City Council, Tulsi promoted progressive environmental policies -- not to mention as an Iraq war veteran, Tulsi brings an important perspective to Washington. As a public servant for New Mexico Michelle worked with at-risk youth to create better opportunities for their future, and sought to improve and increase access to health care for the elderly. With their extensive background in public service, their campaigns are already energized with grassroots support. Voters are eager for leadership in Washington that works on behalf of working families – and they know candidates like Tulsi and Michelle have their best interests in mind. These women will help lead Democrats to take back the House in 2012, and EMILY’s List is thrilled to support their campaigns."

Tulsi Gabbard has been giving back to her community for decades. When she was 19 she founded the Healthy Hawai'i Coalition, a non-profit grassroots organization whose mission is to protect the environment and improve individual and community health. In 2002, she was the youngest person ever elected to the Hawai'i state legislature. She voluntarily left her position to serve two deployments in the Middle East as a member of the National Guard. By sacrificing her re-election to serve with her National Guard Combat Team, Tulsi became the first elected official in the State of Hawai`i to step down from public office to voluntarily serve in a war zone. When she returned she served as legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka. Currently Tulsi serves as a member of the Honolulu City Council, where she spearheads environmental and economic issues.

Michelle Lujan Grisham served as the head of the state Agency on Aging from 1991 to 2004. She went on to serve as the Secretary of the state Department of Health. One of her top priorities has been providing adequate care for seniors and families. She currently serves as Bernalillo County Commissioner where she works to bring accountability and transparency to government - from cleaning up county government to turning around failing health care facilities in the state.

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- As the Presidential primary candidates once again debate for the Republican nomination, women are watching. And also judging.

In that spirit, EMILY's List is proud to announce the very first…

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced that it is fully recommending four women for the House of Representatives, including one incumbent:

Rep. Betty Sutton earns her endorsement this week after declaring her candidacy for the seat currently occupied by Republican Rep. Jim Renacci. Her current seat was divided during the redistricting process. EMILY's List stands with Rep. Sutton to ensure she continues her strong leadership representing Ohioans in Congress.

"On the List" was created because of the dramatic growth in the EMILY's List community – now over 900,000 members – who are getting their information earlier, quicker and on the web. These supporters are ready to take action now and "On the List" makes sure candidates have early access to them. Today, Clark, Esty, and Titus move from "On the List" to a full recommendation.

"Women are leading the way back for Democrats in 2012,” said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List. "We can take back the House, but only if we support our strong women candidates like Tarryl Clark, Elizabeth Esty, Dina Titus, and Betty Sutton. Their commitment to stopping the radical GOP agenda is firing up women voters across the country who are sick of the GOP ignoring the needs of middle class families.

"The four women we're endorsing today are running fantastic campaigns and the entire EMILY's List community is proud to have their back. With 2012 poised to be a great year for our candidates, this is the time to help these champions for women take back the House."

In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With a community of more than 900,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 86 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY's List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.