Posts by Kathy Groob
Two Weeks and Counting – Hot Races for These Women Candidates
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine With much of the national spotlight is focused on two key 2009 state races for governor – Virginia and New Jersey, women running for key positions in state and city governments have been seriously overlooked on the national level. Top races for women included: #1 – Virginia Lt. Governor…
Read MoreGirls – Get Ready to Run; Young Women’s Conference to be Held in D.C.
The Young Women’s National Conference is a one day program for girls between the ages of 14-17. The aim is to promote self esteem, introduce new opportunities, and connect young women with mentors in the DC area. The conference will be held on Saturday, October 24th in Washington, DC. The Young Women’s National Conference (YWNC)…
Read MoreLouisville Mayor’s Race is Short on Women
by Joseph Gerth, Courier-Journal Somebody bring the poker chips. And don’t be surprised if you hear a beer belch from the voting booth come May. The 2010 primaries in the Louisville mayoral race are looking a lot like a stag party. So far no viable women have stepped forward to run in either the Republican…
Read MoreCandidate Promises Close Eye on Cincinnati City Council
Former Investigative Reporter Vows to Bring Watchdog Attitude to Council Chambers by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine When former WCPO, I-team investigative reporter Laure Quinlivan looked over the political landscape in Cincinnati, she believed she could do better. Throughout her media career, when Laure saw waste or abuse in government, she shined a spotlight on…
Read MoreFeminist Majority Hosts Women Money Power Summit
The Feminist Majority will be hosting a summit in Washington, D.C. beginning October 4th, titled Women Money Power Summit. The event features a power-packed agenda that begins with an opening address by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) along with Feminist Majority President Eleanor Smeal and Chair of the Board, Peg Yorkin. The theme of the conference…
Read MoreMassachusetts Has One Chance to Elect a Female US Senator – Martha Coakley
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine A replacement has been named to hold the Massachusetts senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy. Paul Kirk, longtime Kennedy family friend and adviser, will hold the seat until a special election is held on January 19, 2010. In its 220-year history, Massachusetts has never sent a woman to…
Read MoreShould Women Serve on Submarines? Historical Ban Possibly Ending
Reuters –Top Pentagon officials are calling for an end to the military’s historical ban on allowing women to serve in submarines. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, advocated the policy change in written Congressional testimony distributed to reporters on Friday. “I believe we should continue to broaden opportunities for women,” Admiral…
Read MoreFormer Lexington Mayor Teresa Ann Isaac To Run Again for Top Post
Former Lexington, Kentucky, Mayor Teresa Isaac likes to keep things moving. As mayor she presided over measures that previously had been stalled by controversy: •Enactment of an indoor smoking ban •Increased pay for police, firefighters and corrections personnel •Budget cuts to every other area of government, including significant cuts to her own office budget After…
Read MoreIs this the Worst Campaign Website Ever?
Carly Fiorina of California has launched her campaign website for U.S. Senate in California. Some are calling it the worst website ever. Tell us what you think. http://www.carlyforcalifornia.com/default_flash.html
Read MoreTelevision and Politics – Nothing Makes a Bigger Impact
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine In today’s world of 24-hour news and hundreds of channels, television in some ways is bigger than ever. Just like in grassroots voter targeting, political campaign advertising should include the same precise micro targeting strategy that is used in field operations as well as direct mail and phone calls.…
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