Williamsport, Pa. — Just one week before Election Day, Emerge America held a virtual press conference where female leaders in battleground states spoke about their experiences. The Pa.
Speaker of the House also elaborated on the "quiet woman vote" that could affect the upcoming election. The panel of women hailing from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and other important swing states, was held on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Emerge America is a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women who run for office all over the country. The organization was founded in 2003 to assist Kamala Harris in running for the city of San Francisco’s district attorney. Swing state panelists include: An especially strong aspect of Emerge, as put forth by each of the panelists, is their network of people who have a common goal of not just supporting their candidates, but seeking wins in their respective offices.
Executive Director McNichol stated that their organization is “throwing out” old strategies concerning a woman’s physical appearance while training them to run for office, and instead are focusing on showcasing the qualifications of their candidates, as well as providing support in their network of Democratic women. Executive Director Martin praised the community of Emerge, saying, “the impact of this network is profound.” The ad that Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow spoke about during the webinar.
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