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May 26, 2010

Statement from Stephanie Schriock on Dino Rossi entering the Washington Senate Race

"The third time will not be the charm for Dino Rossi," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "Washington State voters have already twice rejected Dino Rossi and his record of failed business experience. On the critical issues families face, in Washington State and throughout the country, the choice between Senator Patty Murray and opportunist and perennial candidate Dino Rossi could not be clearer."

May 25, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Julie Lassa for Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District

"EMILY's List is proud to endorse Julie Lassa for U.S. Congress," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "Julie will be a strong and independent voice to stand up for the hard working men and women of central and northern Wisconsin. Her record of fighting for jobs, small businesses, and economic development set her apart from her opponents and make her the strongest candidate to replace Congressman Dave Obey. Drawing on her deep roots in the district Julie is building a campaign organization second to none putting her on track for a great victory in November."

May 14, 2010

Schriock to Palin: You Don't Stand for My Frontier

“Sarah Palin talks a good game about ‘grizzly bear moms’ taking the country back – but I come from the West too, and her version of what American women want doesn’t honor the freedom and independence that the women I grew up with in Montana cherish,” said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List.

May 10, 2010

Statement from Stephanie Schriock on President Obama's Nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

"I commend President Obama's nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States," said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List.

Apr 27, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Congresswoman Betty Sutton for Re-Election in Ohio's 13th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, today announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Betty Sutton for re-election in 2010.

Apr 27, 2010

EMILY's List Launches We Are EMILY Videos

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, today launched a series of new promotional videos called We Are EMILY, chronicling 25 years of changing the face of power at EMILY's List.

Apr 25, 2010

EMILY’s List Celebrates Margaret Anderson Kelliher’s Historic DFL Endorsement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women candidates, tonight celebrated Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher’s historic victory securing the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party’s endorsement for Governor.

Apr 21, 2010

EMILY's List Announces Communications Director and New Media Director

The week before its 25th Anniversary, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced Jen Bluestein will join the organization as communications director and Emily Lockwood has been promoted to new media director.

Apr 15, 2010

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senators Barbara Mikulski and Kirsten Gillibrand To Celebrate EMILY’s List 25 Years of Changing the Face of Power

EMILY's List today announced that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senator Barbara Mikulski and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will help EMILY's List celebrate 25 years of changing the face of power.

Feb 26, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Janice Hahn for Lieutenant Governor, Kamala Harris for Attorney General and Gloria Romero for Superintendant of Public Instruction

Janice Hahn's background in public service and economic development will help lead California through these challenging times.

Feb 25, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Linda Chavez-Thompson for Lieutenant Governor of Texas

A former community organizer and lifelong advocate for working families, Linda understands the challenges people face everyday.

Feb 23, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Karen Bass in California's 33rd Congressional District

While we are sorry to see Diane Watson retire, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to support Karen Bass for U.S. Congress.

Feb 22, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Gina Raimondo for General Treasurer of Rhode Island

Gina's background in business, balancing budgets and managing money will help lead Rhode Island through these tough economic times.

Feb 9, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Terri Sewell in Alabama's Seventh Congressional District

As a successful attorney and community leader, Terri has dedicated herself to making life better for all Alabamians.

Feb 4, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Suzan DelBene in Washington State's Eighth Congressional District

"Suzan DelBene is an accomplished businesswoman and will be an excellent member of Congress."

Jan 19, 2010

Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on the Massachusetts Special Election

"Every one of us who believes in President Obama's agenda and progressive change got a real wake-up call today."

Jan 13, 2010

EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! to Mobilize Voters in Massachusetts Special Election

EMILY's List's Massachusetts WOMEN VOTE! program is spending approximately $250,000 on a heavy radio buy targeting women across Massachusetts with a strong emphasis on the Boston market. The 60-second spot, titled "Say Anything," highlights Scott Brown's record of voting with the Republican leadership 90% of the time and siding with special interests over Massachusetts families. The program will run through Election Day.

Jan 13, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Felecia Rotellini for Attorney General and Penny Kotterman for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona

"For years, both women have been at the forefront of the issues critical to Arizona families."

Jan 6, 2010

EMILY's List Announces New President

Stephanie Schriock was named the new President of EMILY's List by the Board of Directors today.

Jan 5, 2010

EMILY's List Endorses Tarryl Clark in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District

"As a State Senator, Tarryl spearheaded major bipartisan initiatives on a number of issues, including education, veterans' affairs, domestic violence, consumer protection, and affordable housing."

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