By Emily Wales on September 23, 2009
Since joining Congress earlier this year, Cong. Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) hasn't had a minute of down time.
By Emily Wales on September 17, 2009
According to news reports, Congressman Michael Capuano released a TV ad today – the first in the race to fill the late Ted Kennedy's senate seat. Capuano, who has not yet announced his candidacy, is expected to enter the race tomorrow with at least $1.2 million in the bank.
One news report said that the ad buy is a "testament to the $1.2 million Capuano already has in his federal campaign account."
By Emily Wales on September 14, 2009
We told you earlier this month that Rep. Michele Bachmann (MN-06) has obviously found her match/mentor/best friend in former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, after Palin's PAC donated to $1,000 to Bachmann's reelection campaign. But it looks like Bachmann's circle of friends is growing...
By Emily Wales on September 14, 2009
Interesting news in the New York Senate race, where some GOPers are publicly pushing for former NYC Mayor (and presidential nominee) Rudy Giuliani to throw his hat in the ring.
EMILY's List candidate Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed to fill the seat of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in January. She's facing her first statewide election in 2010 to keep the seat in Democratic hands.
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By Emily Wales on September 10, 2009
We knew Judy Chu was a remarkable leader with an inspiring story when we supported her earlier this year in her race for Congress. And it's no surprise that others are already taking note.
By Emily Wales on September 8, 2009
After speculation, questioning, and Senate votes, Justice Sonia Sotomayor has officially taken her seat on the United States Supreme Court -- the first Latina and third woman to serve in that role. And we couldn't be more excited to see her there.
By Emily Wales on September 8, 2009
For many students, better grades means better attendance at school -- and Senators Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Kay Hagan (NC) are ready to do something about it.
By Emily Wales on September 4, 2009
Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has been making headlines recently for her work to cut waste and save resources for Florida's taxpayers. During tough economic times for states around the country, Sink's penny pinching adds up to major savings for Floridians, to the tune of $210,000 a year in decreased wireless costs alone.
By Jonathan Parker on September 3, 2009
A lot of media attention has been given to the outrageous — and dangerous — run-ins with protestors at health care town halls. I can’t think of one of our incumbent women considered vulnerable by the GOP who has escaped their summer antics.
By Emily Wales on September 2, 2009
Usually, it's a good thing when I say someone is "on the List." But there's always an exception.