Posts Tagged ‘ women in office ’

CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Terri Sewell Racks Up Endorsements and Money

Nov 22nd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Candidates, Politics & Campaign Stories

Terri Sewell is breaking away from her fellow challengers in the Democratic primary race for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.  Sewell leads the challengers in fundraising by almost 3-1 with over $300,000 cash on hand, and has just picked up the endorsement and support from NOW, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee.
“NOW PAC is [...]



CANDIDATE PROFILE: Robin Abbott – Fighting for the People of the 93rd District

Jun 7th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Candidates, Politics & Campaign Stories

By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine
If you live in Newport News or James City Virginia there’s a good chance that Robin Abbott will be knocking on your door very soon.  Robin is the Democratic candidate running for the House of Delegates in the 93rd district.
Robin decided to run for the office when another candidate in [...]



A Working Mom’s Survival Guide


Mar 24th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Must Reads

How to balance the power suit with parenting – by Linda Palacios
Women often struggle with the demands of family when deciding to run for political office.  Many of these conflicts are similar for women in the workplace.  Linda Palacios offers insights and good suggestions for dealing with the balance of life.

After the boss makes demands [...]



Where the Hell are all the Women?

Feb 12th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Politics & Campaign Stories

Hillary’s historic run left “18 million cracks in the glass ceiling”
By Gloria Feldt – Elle Magazine
So where are the other female politicians who should be looking to shatter it? Here are the real reason efforts to get women to run in greater numbers have largely failed—until now. Around a table at Phoenix hot [...]