National Women's Political Caucus Endorses Sen. Clinton

[Alamom]

http://www.nwpc.org/



The National Women's Political Caucus Endorses
Senator Hillary Clinton

"The challenge now is to practice poltics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible."

The NWPC announces its endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton for President. Sharon Ball, NWPC Vice-President for Political Planning and Appointments stated, "We are so excited about Senator Clinton's candidacy. We believe that we are finally about to realize the dream of winning the White House. America is that much closer to fulfilling the vision of equality and democracy that has eluded us for so long."

The unanimous decision to endorse Clinton by NWPC's Board comes on the heels of a Supreme Court decision upholding a ban on late term abortion. Ball expressed confidence that as President, Clinton would veto further restrictions on a woman's right to reproductive choice, and would nominate Supreme Court Justices likely to uphold Roe v. Wade . Ball added that NWPC members in 35 states across the nation are eager to campaign for Clinton and to run as delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

NWPC of New York President Donna Lent called the Clinton endorsement a "watershed moment for women's equality." Lent continued to say, "For the first time since 1920 when women won the right to vote, there is a strong and real possibility that our next chief executive will be a strong, experienced and capable woman. While many women have run before including New York's own Shirley Chisholm, this is the first time a woman candidate has been the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. We believe that Senator Clinton will emerge as the Democratic nominee and that she will go on to win the White House in November 2008."




"It's an honor to be supported by the National Women's Political Caucus," Clinton said. "For decades they have led the fight for women's equality in government and society."

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=1497





The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) is a nationwide multi-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's participation in the political process by recruiting, training, and supporting women who seek elected and appointed offices.

NWPC was founded in the USA, 1971 by Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, Betty Friedan, Myrlie Evers, congresswomen, heads of national organizations and others who shared the vision of gender equality. They established three bottom line issues: reproductive freedom, affordable childcare, and passage of the Equal Rights Amendment These three issues, coupled with gender parity and diversity at the decision-making table, are the driving principles of the organization.

The National Women’s Political Caucus organizes Campaign Workshops across the country to teach the nuts and bolts of running a successful candidacy at all levels of government. The Caucus also offers workshops on political appointments and collaborates with other women’s political organizations to promote good women candidates for gubernatorial and presidential appointments to key posts within the government.

NWPC has local caucuses in communities across the country to help identify candidates, needs and issues specific to their state or county.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Women's_Political_Caucus

[Alamom]

1. Add a few familiar names for fundraising.......

http://www.nypost.com/seven/05012007/news/nationalnews/hill_ywood_cash_bash_in_works_nationalnews_ian_bishop.htm




HILL-YWOOD CASH BASH IN WORKS
By IAN BISHOP

May 1, 2007 -- WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton is getting a jump on rival Barack Obama at the box office in their political star-wars saga - with director Steven Spielberg hosting a Hollywood cash bash for Clinton later this month.

Spielberg is teaming with News Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer Peter Chernin and TV producer Haim Saban for a $2,300-per-head fund-raiser at Chernin's Santa Monica home.

Invitations to the May 30 soiree, expected to raise about $700,000, have gone to more than 300 Hollywood movers-and-shakers.
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Today, Clinton is joining with U2 rocker and global activist Bono to unveil a Senate measure to expand educational opportunities for children in impoverished countries.

Celebrity heavyweights in Clinton's camp include rap producer Timbaland, Elizabeth Taylor, Playboy's Hugh Hefner, comedian Chevy Chase and former model Christie Brinkley.






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[ShortnFiery]

2. Never heard of them ...

But I don't get around. I belong to my local democratic party and the PTA, does that count?

Guess not. ;)

[Alamom]

3. NWPC founded in 1971 by Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, Betty Friedan,

Myrlie Evers???


An organization founded by incredible, brave women's rights activist in the 70's.


Maybe you're too young and.......... I'm not. :)