Posts Tagged ‘female candidates’
Senator Gillibrand Campaign: More Women in Politics
New York Times – As a girl, Kirsten E. Gillibrand learned about politics from her grandmother, Dorothea Noonan, a secretary in the New York State Legislature who defied the norms of her day and organized other women into what became a formidable political club in Albany. Ms. Noonan, known as Polly, would take her granddaughter to the…
Read MoreEmerge Maine Gearing up for 2012 Election Cycle by Recruiting New Class
Emerge Maine is now recruiting Maine women for its class of 2012. The non-profit organization which offers campaign training for Democratic women is looking for individuals who are committed to effective political leadership and are interested in running for elective office. It offers a comprehensive training program designed to give them the skills needed to win.…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Scandal, Girls Won’t Be Boys
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg for The New York Times – “There was a collective rolling of the eyes and a distinct sense of “Here we go again” among the women of the House of Representatives last week when yet another male politician, Representative Anthony D. Weiner, confessed his “terrible mistakes” and declared himself “deeply sorry…
Read MoreCBS NEWS:Dems Slam GOP for Lack of Female Candidates
by Stephanie Condon, CBS News As Democrats head into what is expected to be a tough election year for them, the party says it has a solid lead over Republicans in one respect — its number of women candidates. Seeking to ding the GOP on the issue, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is pointing…
Read MoreEmerge America Targets Democratic Women to Win
by Andrea Steele,President & Founder. Emerge America is the premier training program for Democratic women. We inspire women to run, we hone their skills to win. Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in public office. Why Emerge? Research shows that women don’t run for office unless they are asked and trained –…
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