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May 12, 2008: Long Thompson prepares for general election
After winning her gubernatorial primary last week in thrilling fashion, Jill Long Thompson is looking toward her general election match-up against Republican incumbent Governor Mitch Daniels.
May 12, 2008: Bass sets ambitious agenda for reform
POP candidate Karen Bass has taken the gavel as the next Speaker of the California Assembly, the first African-American woman to serve as Speaker of any state Assembly.
May 12, 2008: EMILY’s List endorses Betsy Markey
EMILY’s List has endorsed Betsy Markey in Colorado’s fourth congressional district.
May 12, 2008: Indiana, North Carolina mark big wins for EMILY’s List
With two gubernatorial primaries and one Senate primary in Indiana and North Carolina, EMILY’s List celebrated impressive wins last week.
May 10, 2008: Quitters never win
"They see in Hillary Clinton a candidate who understands the pressures they face. As they watch her tough it out against all odds, refusing to quit and continuing to compete…"
May 9, 2008: EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Betsy Markey in Colorado's 4th Congressional District
“Betsy Markey has the integrity, common sense and compassion needed in Washington,” said Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY’s List.
May 7, 2008: EMILY's List Celebrates Multiple Victories for Democratic Women in North Carolina and Indiana
Today, EMILY’s List celebrates multiple victories for Democratic women candidates in Indiana and North Carolina. From the White House to the state House, from the U.S. Senate to the state legislature, EMILY’s List candidates like Hillary Clinton, Jill Long Thompson, Bev Perdue, and Kay Hagan won hard fought victories.
May 5, 2008: Shaheen advocates military focus on Afghan-Pakistani border
Running for Senate against Republican incumbent John Sununu, Shaheen said terrorists on the Afghan-Pakistani border pose a greater national security threat than Iraq.
May 5, 2008: Indianapolis Star endorses Clinton
The Indianapolis Star, the state’s largest newspaper, endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton in Indiana’s Democratic presidential primary.
May 5, 2008: Barnes, Burner rank as two of top-funded congressional challengers
EMILY’s List congressional candidates Kay Barnes and Darcy Burner are gearing up for this fall’s general election, making CQ Politics’s list of top-funded congressional challengers.
May 5, 2008: Long Thompson shows lead in Indiana poll
Former Congresswoman Jill Long Thompson is pulling ahead in her campaign for Indiana governor. Going into this week’s primary in the Hoosier state, Long Thompson leads her opponent, Jim Schellinger, 48 to 42 percent.
Apr 29, 2008: EMILY's List candidate Kay Hagan pulls ahead
In the fast-approaching North Carolina Democratic primary, State Senator Kay Hagan has pulled ahead of her opponent for U.S. Senate in both fundraising and polling numbers.
Apr 28, 2008: Shaheen’s environmental record garners new endorsement
Former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen, currently running to unseat Republican Senator John Sununu, was endorsed by the Sierra Club last week.
Apr 28, 2008: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act draws passionate responses from Senate Democrats
After Senate Republicans killed pay disparity legislation last Wednesday, Senator Barbara Milkulski (D-MD) responded, “Women of America: Put your lipstick on, square your shoulders, suit up… The revolution starts tonight.”
Apr 24, 2008: Women form major force behind Clinton
Making up nearly 60 percent of primary voters across the state, women played a major role in Sen. Hillary Clinton's Pennsylvania victory.
Apr 24, 2008: Female political donors have historic impact on 2008 elections
Women campaign donors are now a force to be reckoned with, a fact that reflects a major change in women’s political involvement. For Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign, 61 percent of donors who have given between $200 and $1000 are women.
Apr 23, 2008: EMILY's List Statement on Pennsylvania Primary
The Clinton campaign counted on women voters and once again they came through, coming out in record numbers and giving her a fourteen point advantage in last night’s victory.
Apr 17, 2008: EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Jennifer Mann for Pennsylvania State Treasurer
“Jennifer Mann is an intelligent and innovative leader who brings business know-how and determination to everything she does,” said Jonathan Parker, political director of EMILY’s List.
Apr 15, 2008: POP candidate wins big in Pennsylvania primary
A recent CQ Politics article noted that the number of women currently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives has tied an all-time high.
Apr 15, 2008: Perdue goes positive
With her May 6 primary for governor only a few weeks away and her opponent on the attack, North Carolina’s Bev Perdue made a bold and brave move last Thursday: she pulled her negative television ads.
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