Posts by Kathy Groob
Karl Rove-Linked American Crossroads Attacks Hillary Clinton Over Benghazi
Huffington Post – American Crossroads, a super PAC conceived by Karl Rove, attacked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a web video released Friday. The minute-and-a-half video posted on the PAC’s website splices testimony on Wednesday from Gregory Hicks, the former deputy chief of Mission in Tripoli, with Clinton’s words and news clips. Clinton…
Read MoreWill Stephanie Herseth Sandlin Run for Senate?
Roll Call – Democrat Rick Weiland’s recent announcement to run for Senate leaves one massive question in the South Dakota race: Will former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., run too? With Weiland in, the potential for a high-profile primary between Herseth Sandlin and the son of retiring Sen. Tim Johnson appears to be over. Weiland…
Read MoreHelene Neville Running Across America – In an ElectWomen T-shirt
Helene Neville, an American nurse and fitness coach, began running seriously after a battle with cancer in the 1990s. Last week she began a run across America and today entered the capitol at Olympia Washington wearing an ElectWomen t-shirt. From May 1st to June 15, 2013, Helene will run the 1,520 mile route (2,568 km) runs from…
Read MoreThe end of hands-off-Hillary Clinton
By GLENN THRUSH and MAGGIE HABERMAN, POLITICO – Wednesday’s hearing on Benghazi raised many questions — but provided at least one answer: Republicans now seem willing to cast the State Department response to the Sept. 11, 2012 attack in Libya as a referendum on Hillary Rodham Clinton’s fitness to lead the country — and are…
Read MoreBehind the scenes of Hillary Clinton’s surprise Chicago visit
The Chicago Sun-times – The Hillary file . . . She sat in a corner. ◆ Translation: Hillary Clinton, one of the world’s most powerful women, chose to sit in a quiet, corner table with her Park Ridge school buddies Saturday night — rather than at a head table with her husband, former President Bill…
Read MoreThe Military’s Rape Problem Is a Lot Like Everyone’s Rape Problem
ELSPETH REEVE, The Atlantic Wire – There were 3,374 rapes in the military last year, a 6 percent increase, and an estimated 26,000 sexual assaults — news that comes from a Pentagon report released Tuesday, the day after news arrived from the Air Force that its officer in charge of sexual assault prevention office was charged…
Read MoreKathy Groob Keynote Speaker for Ohio Democratic Women’s Lobby Day
Signup for the 3rd Annual Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus Lobby Day! Join legislators from the Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus and women from across Ohio to speak out on the issues that matter for women and working families across our state! Republicans in the Ohio State House have doubled down on their attacks on women…
Read MoreNew York is for Women
By Kathy Groob, Founder ElectWomen.com – During a recent trip to the Big Apple where I attended a week’s worth of events supporting women in politics and leadership, I discovered the secret to their success—other women. Women’s organizations and women-driven political action committees that engage in activities to encourage and support women who run for…
Read MoreMika Brzezinski puts food obsession at the forefront
Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY11:28 a.m. EDT May 6, 2013 The co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” says she has been obsessed with food for years. She has struggled with several eating disorders Brzezinski’s disordered eating patterns started in high school Her new book is called “Obsessed: America’s Food Addiction — and My Own” Mika Brzezinski, co-host…
Read MoreClinton waiting in the wings, Democratic group paves way for a woman president
By Michael O’Brien, Political Reporter, NBC News– NBC’s Domenico Montanaro talks about the decision made by the Emily’s List group to start a campaign to place a woman in the White House. The group’s efforts include a new ad with an obvious message towards Hillary Clinton. With former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waiting in the…
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