Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
Marta Jorgensen Makes Second Bid for Congress – Defeated Once But Running Again Stronger Than Ever
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine In 2008 Marta Jorgensen ran for the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 24th District and won the primary. She was defeated by the incumbent in the general election, but she’s not letting that stop her from a second run at the seat in 2010. “The first time I…
Read MoreProgressives Meet at NETROOTS NATION This Week – Women’s Campaign Forum to Promote She Should Run
At Netroots Nation, thousands of progressive activists meet to discuss important topics from the environment to the economy and strategize about how to organize and affect change. Each year, some of the brightest minds and most influential leaders in our country come to Netroots Nation — past speakers have included President Barack Obama (during his…
Read MoreOhio’s Political Powerhouse – Democratic Women’s Caucus
Changing the Face of Politics in Ohio By Kathy Groob, Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine They began their work with the John Kerry campaign in 2004, and perfected it in 2008 for Barack Obama. The Ohio’s Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC) is responsible for organizing hundreds of women throughout Ohio, building infrastructure by region and perfecting the art…
Read MoreReady to Get Your Campaign Going? Consider These Key Staff Positions First
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine In order to run a successful political campaign there are several key staff members that are crucial to the success of the campaign: campaign manager, finance chairperson/consultant, treasurer, communications director or press secretary, field director, volunteer coordinator, and scheduler. The campaign manager is responsible for overseeing the entire campaign…
Read MoreFUTURE LEADERS: Sixth Grader Eliza Goehl Understands Importance of Electing Women
Twelve-year-old Eliza Goehl lives in Bloomington, Indiana, the home of Indiana University and she attends Harmony School. Eliza wrote this paper as part of her sixth grade graduation project on legislation and women in politics. She hopes to earn her college degree in journalism and hopes to attend Cornell for graduate school to earn a…
Read MoreSpecial Election Candidate Added to 2009 Hottest Races
By Kathy Groob, Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine 2009 is an off year for elections in most states, but there are important statewide and municipal elections in several states. Women are running for state legislative seats in Virginia and New Jersey and for the top executive post in a few of the nation’s largest cities. Judy Chu was…
Read MoreLeading Democratic Women’s Strategist Weighs in on Trends for Women Candidates
Celinda Lake is one of the nation’s foremost experts on electing women candidates and on framing issues to women voters. It is her feeling that it is absolutely essential to elect more women to public office. “Women are an amazing group of people, and are amazing public servants who make a huge difference when they…
Read MoreGovernor No More – Sarah Palin Resigns
With Act II Unwritten, Palin Can Define Her Role Leaving Alaska Post Offers Opportunities on National Stage By Dan Balz, Washington Post Staff Writer Sarah Palin brought a tumultuous chapter of her life to a close on Sunday, voluntarily relinquishing power as governor of Alaska after a rise and fall almost unprecedented in modern politics. She…
Read MoreCall for Campaign Managers/Political Consultants – Take This Survey
Does Political Theory Match Reality? As part of a research project on Campaign Managers from Hiram College in Northeast Ohio, I’m researching political consultants /managers, specifically: I’m comparing what political science theory says you’re supposed to do to win a campaign with what political consultants actually do in the field. What I am looking for are…
Read MoreNew Jersey G.O.P. Candidate Picks Woman as His No. 2
By DAVID M. HALBFINGER, New York Times Christopher J. Christie, the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, picked a running mate in his own image on Monday, choosing another former prosecutor with a hard-charging reputation both in pursuing corruption cases and in advancing her political career. Mr. Christie, former United States attorney in New…
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