Democrats Bet the Senate on Women
By Josh Kraushaar for the National Journal – If you want a sign of the gender gap in American politics, look no further than both parties’ Senate recruitment efforts. Democrats have accomplished…
Read MoreThe Brooke Ellison Story: A Lesson in ‘No Excuses’ for All of Us
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine -There aren’t enough women running for public office and among those women who might consider becoming a candidate, many do not because of time constraints, family…
Read MoreWhat Life is Like at Oprah’s Leadership Academy
Online Colleges – Every November 15 honors National Philanthropy Day, meant to inspire citizens of all abilities and wallet sizes towards facilitating positive change in their communities and beyond. Although anyone can contribute…
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Crazy New Morning Joe Promo?? Mika’s the Hero
The Huffington Post – What goes into making each day’s episode of “Morning Joe” work? If the show’s latest commercial is to be believed, it’s a combination of intense running, all-night partying and…
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CAMPAIGN TIPS: Common Filing Mistakes Made by Candidates
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine – Whether you are running for city council or for Congress, each candidate must follow proper procedures for filing the important nominating petitions necessary to secure a…
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NBC apologizes to Bachmann
POLITICO – ST. PAUL, Minn. – GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann received an apology from an NBC executive after an off-color song was played during her appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night,”…
Read MoreElection 2012: She’s Back in the Saddle, North Dakota former Attorney General to Run for U.S. Senate
Former North Dakota Democratic attorney general and tax commissioner Heidi Heitkamp says she will make a run for the U.S. Senate. The 56-year-old Heitkamp made it official Tuesday, saying in a statement…
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Connie Pillich drops plan to run for Congress, will run for Ohio House instead
Enquirer – State Rep. Connie Pillich, the Montgomery Democrat who had been planning a run for Congress in 2012, has decided to run for re-election to her 28th Ohio House District seat instead. She…
Read MoreU.S. Voters May Prefer Low-Pitched Male Voice
HealthDay News -Voters prefer male political candidates with a lower-pitched voice because it’s seen as a sign of dominance and leadership, according to Canadian researchers. The researchers manipulated archival recordings of U.S.…
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