Martinsville Mayor Kim Adkins announces her candidacy for Virginia Senate
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Feb. 25, 2014) – Martinsville Mayor Kim Adkins announced at the Martinsville City Council meeting that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia Senate in the 20th District currently…
Read MoreBusinesswoman, mother of five seeks top Grant County official position
When the seat for Grant County Kentucky’s highest elected official position, county judge-executive, came open, several candidates on both sides of the aisle jumped in the race. One candidate stands out—small businesswoman,…
Read MoreEditorial: Nation must get more women to run for office
By Pam Platt Louisville Courier-Journal – Hillary Rodham Clinton took the opportunity of a Valentine’s Day speech to impart some important advice for women aspiring to politics or public life. What she told an…
Read MoreMorning Joe States of Play: First Up, Kentucky U.S Senate Race
Morning Joe began their new election series, States of Play, this morning beginning with Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race that features 35-year-old Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes against the most powerful…
Read MoreOn Campaign Trail, Missteps on Gender
On Campaign Trail, Missteps on Gender, New York Times Public Editor, Margaret Sullivan – KATHA POLLITT’s judgment, on Twitter, was harsh. The feminist writer observed: “NYT mag: First Hillary as giant bald fleshball,…
Read MoreHillary Clinton advice to women: Thick skin
By MAGGIE HABERMAN, POLITICO – Hillary Clinton told a packed auditorium of New York University students Thursday that the most important tip she could offer women in public life was a lesson…
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