Posts by Kathy Groob
111th Congress – Still a Long Way to Go for Women
Women Statistics on the 111th Congress (2009-2010)* Senate · 100 Members · 16 Women · Women represent 16% · Women in leadership – Democrats (4) Republicans (0) House of Representatives · 435 Members (voting) · 72 Women · Women represent 17% · Women in leadership – Democrats (2) Republicans (1) States with no female Senators…
Read MoreWhat Has Changed for Women Candidates in 20 Years?
An Interview with Roxanne Qualls Roxanne Qualls is a current city councilwoman for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio and first ran for council in 1987. She was elected mayor of Cincinnati in 1993 and also ran for congress in 1998. She has long been considered one of the region’s most accomplished women leaders. Ms. Qualls…
Read MoreFundraising Strategies for Women Candidates
IKNOW Politics, the international knowledge network for women political candidates says female candidates should remember that a key constituency for fundraising are women donors. The key to success is mobilizing them and keeping them inspired to help raise funds. To read more suggestions that cross international borders visit: http://www.iknowpolitics.org/en/node/7944
Read MoreCincinnati Councilwoman Roxanne Qualls
Current city councilwoman and former mayor of Cincinnati, Roxanne Qualls website: http://www.quallsforcouncil.com/
Read MoreGovernor Chris Gregoire
Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire was re-elected in 2008. http://www.chrisgregoire.com/
Read MorePolitical Progress for Women Being Made in Washington State
Governor Chris Gregoire has made remarkable progress in involving women in the political process in Washington (state). And the results are there to show that her policy and personnel decisions are making a positive impact on Washington’s economy and overall well-being of its citizens. Read this post from the Washington Women’s Political Caucus Website: Through the Eyes…
Read MoreDirty Politics
In her new book, Pearls Politics & Power, former Vermont Governor, Madeleine M. Kunin describes dirty politics as one of the many barriers to running for office for women. “The biggest deterrent for women is the nature of politics itself. Too many women cannot envision themselves in an arena where their portraits are rarely seen.…
Read MoreJan Schakowsky for Illinois Congress
Representative Jan Schakowsky is the Illinois Representative to Congress from the 9th District. She was re-elected to her fifth term in 2008. Her website can be found at: http://www.janschakowsky.org
Read MoreVictoria Wulsin for Congress
Dr. Victoria Wulsin ran for Ohio’s 2nd District Congressional Seat in 2008. She was defeated by the incumbent Jean Schmidt. Her website can be found at: http://www.wulsinforcongress.com
Read MoreKentucky Senator Kathy Stein Candidate Website
Kathy Stein was elected in 2008 to the Kentucky Senate. She is a former Representative and chair of the House Judiciary Committee. Her campaign website can be found at: http://www.steinforsenate.com
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