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Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm: No run for Carl Levin’s seat
By JAMES HOHMANN, POLITICO – Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Friday that she will not get in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Carl Levin. “Friends, thanks for all of the encouragement on the Michigan Senate seat, but I’m not going to run,” Granholm wrote on Facebook late Friday. “I appreciate all of…
Read MoreAshley Judd Hints at Potential Senate Run Today in Cincinnati
ABC News -Ashley Judd made a rare reference to her possible political aspirations today, saying her mother, country star Naomi Judd, can’t wait to turn her garage into campaign headquarters. According to Cincinnati station WXIX-Fox 19, Judd spoke about her future while giving the keynote address at the American Counseling Association’s 2013 conference at the…
Read MoreSouth Carolina: Elizabeth Colbert Busch Wins Democratic Primary; Election May 7th
By Joshua Miller, The Hill Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of comedian Stephen Colbert, won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s open 1st District on Tuesday, easily beating frequent candidate Ben Frasier in a special-election primary. At 8:38 p.m., with 56 percent of precincts reporting, The Associated Press reported Colbert Busch had 95 percent to…
Read MoreCommunity Organizer Alondra Cano Announces Run for Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis, MN) – Ward 9 City Council candidate Alondra Espejel Cano announced her campaign kick-off event after Council Member Gary Schiff announced that he will run for Mayor of Minneapolis.”I want to thank Council Member Gary Schiff for his years of service to the Ward 9 residents. I am ready to bring my experience as a…
Read MoreCPAC 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 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 MorePennsylvania’s first female governor? Rep. Schwartz may make history — MSNBC
Pennsylvania voters made history last year when they elected Kathleen Kane, the first woman and the first Democratic attorney general since the post became an elected position in 1980. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) is now looking to make history twice over in 2014 as she eyes a run for governor, which would make her the…
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