Posts by Kathy Groob
CPAC 2013: Mitch McConnell: Hillary Clinton 2016 is ‘rerun of the Golden Girls’
POLITICO -The Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential prospects look like a “rerun of the Golden Girls,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell jabbed on Friday. NOTE: The Kentucky Democratic Party immediately jumped on the comment calling for McConnell to apologize to Hillary Clinton, launching an online petition. “Finally, don’t tell me that Democrats are the party of…
Read MoreWomen in Politics is Topic of Covington Author Kathy Groob’s Book
River City News – After holding over 20 book signings across the country for her book Pink Politics, Covington Author and political consultant Kathy Groob is holding a book event in her hometown on Saturday at Roebling Point Books & Coffee (10:00 a.m. – noon). Groob will be signing books and holding a discussion about…
Read MoreAuthor Kathy Groob explores the obstacles for women in politics
By Sarah Hardee, Enquirer -COVINGTON — For Covington’s first female mayor, one perk is serving as a role model to young girls in a state the Center for American Women and Politics ranks 38th in the nation for women in elective office. “(Young girls) need to build confidence at an early age and know their…
Read MoreNorth Korea’s Sexist Barb Stirs Gender Issue in South
By CHOE SANG-HUN, New York Times – SEOUL, South Korea — When North Korea blamed President Park Geun-hye’s “venomous swish of skirt” this week for tensions on the Korean Peninsula, it brought up an issue that had been mainly unremarked upon in South Korea: Would their leader’s gender color the latest confrontation between the Koreas? The…
Read MoreFlorida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll Resigns
CNN– Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll has resigned, it was announced Wednesday, the day after she answered questions from investigators about her role in an allegedly corrupt veterans’ charity. The resignation came the same day 57 people connected to the charity, Allied Veterans of the World, were arrested on racketeering and money laundering charges. Leaders…
Read MoreTennessee Annual Yellow Roses Luncheon – 3/15 Last Day to Register
The Tennessee Women’s Political Caucus in partnership with the Tennessee Economic Council on Women is holding the fifth annual Yellow Roses Luncheon on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Reservations are accepted through March 15th. For information, e-mail: [email protected]. Click here to view the flyer.
Read MoreMayors on Morning Joe – Bucks for Ideas
This morning on Morning Joe political talk show, seven mayors were featured including two women mayors, Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor. NBC News- NEW YORK — New York City’s billionaire mayor is using his personal fortune to try to spark innovation in the nation’s cities — inviting 1,300 mayors to compete for millions…
Read MoreWendy Greuel faces May runoff for LA mayor
By Jennifer Medina, New York Times -LOS ANGELES — After finishing first and second in Tuesday’s nonpartisan mayoral primary, City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel will face each other in a May 21 runoff to take over a city that faces a $216 million budget gap and rising pension costs that could…
Read MoreNext ‘war on women’ front: Pennsylvania governor race?
By MAGGIE HABERMAN, POLITICO – Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett once said women who didn’t want to view images of a fetus they were seeking to abort could simply close their eyes. His potential 2014 opponent, Democratic Rep. Allyson Schwartz, worked for a family planning clinic for more than a dozen years. The “war on…
Read MorePINK POLITICS Author Kathy Groob to Hold Book Signing and Women in Politics Conversation in Covington KY March 16th
Covington, KY—After holding over 20 book signings across the country for her book Pink Politics, Covington Author Kathy Groob is holding a book event in her hometown next weekend at Roebling Point Books & Coffee on Saturday morning, March 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. until noon. Groob will be signing books and holding a discussion…
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