Posts by Kathy Groob
First Woman Ascends to Top Drill Sergeant Spot
By JAMES DAO, New York Times FORT JACKSON, S.C. — It may come as no surprise that the Army’s new top drill sergeant idolizes Gen. George S. Patton Jr., has jumped out of planes 33 times, aces every physical training test and drives a black Corvette with “noslack” vanity plates. But consider this: the sergeant…
Read MoreRunning Smart – Profile of a Pennsylvania Candidate for a County Judicial Seat
By Elizabeth Ross After about a quarter of a century watching and participating in the political process as a concerned citizen, campaign worker and writer, I honestly had lost hope that I would ever find what friends and colleagues used to refer to as a “dream candidate.” This classification was reserved for individuals who had…
Read MoreRosemary Palmer; Stepping Up for Public Service
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Some women feel the call to public service because of a specific issue. Very few are called to service because of a life or death matter. But that is exactly what drew Rosemary Palmer in the political arena. Rosemary’s son, Lance Corporal Edward “Augie” Schroeder was killed in Iraq…
Read MoreStudy: Women Lawmakers Outperform Men
By Erika Lovley, Politico Are women more effective lawmakers than men? That’s the preliminary conclusion of a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University and the University of Chicago, who say that on average, women in Congress introduce more bills, attract more co-sponsors and bring home more money for their districts than their male counterparts…
Read MoreAnnual Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus Gathering Draws Large Crowd
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine The Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus(ODWC) packed a banquet hall in Columbus on Saturday for their annual women’s luncheon. This year’s topic was centered on health care, specifically issues facing women and children. About 400 women came together from all across Ohio to hear about the Democratic Party’s plan for…
Read MoreThe Candidate’s Spouse – Perspectives from the Campaign Trail
By Kathy Groob Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine When I ran for office, my husband would jokingly refer to himself as “Mr. Kathy.” He laughed it off, but I was cognizant of how invisible he felt at times, always in the background, always standing by supportive in his role as the candidate’s spouse. Especially for women candidates,…
Read MoreEmerge America 2010 Candidate Class Deadlines Near
Emerge America – In 8 States and Growing Emerge America inspires, recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Emerge currently has affiliates in eight states with its ninth state, Kentucky, soon to be launched. The Emerge training program includes a seven-month curriculum and networking experience for women thinking about running for office at…
Read MoreThis Labor Day, A Salute to the Women of Labor
by Kathy Groob, ElectWomen Magazine Women have fought along side men for the rights of workers and for adequate pay that is equal to men. The AFL-CIO Executive Council in March, 2009 issued the following statement on working women’s rights in a global economy: “Trade unions make a difference in the lives of women, and…
Read MoreLongtime Advocate of Fair Elections Jocelyn Benson Makes Bid for Michigan Secretary of State
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine During the 2008 elections there were rumors in the state of Michigan that foreclosure lists were being used to question and in many cases deny voter registration eligibility on election day. Seeing a lack of leadership on this issue, Jocelyn Benson, an election law expert, testified before the U.S.…
Read MoreJoan Buchanan Falls Short in Primary Special Election
Despite her best effort, Joan Buchanan (D-CA) fell short in her bid for Congress on Tuesday evening. Joan and her strong grassroots campaign team knocked on over 100,000 doors and raised the most money in the race. Out of the field of 14 primary election contenders, Joan was one of just two women in the…
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