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Boston Herald Female Reporter Demeans U.S. Senate Candidate Martha Coakley
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine A Boston Herald pop culture reporter called Massachusetts attorney general and candidate for the United States Senate a “mean girl” and an “ice queen”. Lauren Beckham Falcone took Martha Coakley to task for dodging a reporter’s question about her campaign finance report. Martha Coakley is a candidate in the…
Read MoreELECTION WATCH: Annise Parker Snags Key Endorsement from the Houston Chronicle
Just days away from the election for the next mayor of Houston, the city’s major daily newspaper The Chronicle, wrote that Annise Parker is an “exceptional” candidate for Mayor with “deep roots in the city and a dazzling range of life experiences and public service.” The newspaper also co-endorsed Gene Locke and will make its…
Read MoreTwo 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 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 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 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.…
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…
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