Women Voters

Another Gaffe: McCain Unsure Whether Condoms Prevent STDs

Mark Nickolas | Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Women's Rights, John McCain, Women's Health, Women Voters, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Condoms, Barack Obama, Politics News
Mark Nickolas

If the media, which remains ga-ga over McCain would do some research (God forbid), they'd find other very disturbing examples of McCain not having a clue where he stands on similar issues.

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For the First Time in My Life, I Might Not Vote

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics

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Joanne Bamberger

Obama is walking a dangerous road -- especially with women Democratic voters -- by saying things about reproductive rights that make him look more Republican than John McCain.

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Obama, McCain and Mother Vote

Lisa Witter | Posted 06.30.2008 | Politics

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Lisa Witter

Obama may have the clear advantage with the mother vote on the image, talk and policy fronts, but McCain has shown lately that he isn't willing to let the mom vote go without a fight.

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Broke and Burned Out: Moms of '08 Election?

Nanette Fondas | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Nanette Fondas

Soccer moms, security moms ... How will the mothers' vote be labeled this year? Broke and burned out moms?

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The Feminist Threat

Rachel Barkow | Posted 06.27.2008 | Home

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Rachel Barkow

Almost 40 percent of Senator Hillary Clinton's supporters either favor Senator John McCain or are undecided, according to the latest Associated Press-...

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Harball Flirts With Women Voters

Scott Swenson | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics

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Scott Swenson

If Chris Matthews and the mainstream media want to add something productive to the reproductive rights debate, they should move off the 70's polarization created by the far-right.

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A Softer, Gentler Michelle Obama?

Joanne Bamberger | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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Joanne Bamberger

I have a piece of advice for Obama -- stop worrying about whether Michelle is softer or gentler. Don't play into the smear agenda. Let Michelle be herself and turn the GOP's strategy against itself.

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Obama Can Affect Global Women's Rights

Todd Howland | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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Todd Howland

Obama should surf the present swell of interest in women's rights created by Clinton's endorsement of his candidacy to reinforce his commitment to ending gender discrimination.

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Women Get Respect - Part 1

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 06.09.2008 | Media

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Marcia G. Yerman

On the evening of May 21st, women in New York City had the opportunity to come out and support two events that proved achievers of the female gender were getting their due.

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McCain to Capture the Women's Vote Through Golf Bags?

Lisa Witter | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Lisa Witter

I can't imagine anything more elitist than pimping monogrammed golf gear on your website, can you?

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Angry White Women

Anna Greenberg | Posted 06.08.2008 | Politics

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Anna Greenberg

The key to reaching women voters who might go for McCain is two-fold. Obama needs to communicate with them about who he is and address their real economic anxieties.

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Obama Can Reach Hillary's Female Loyalists

Lisa Witter | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

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Lisa Witter

Many women saw Clinton's tenacity and wished they would have had it when they lost a promotion or job because of their gender. Many saw her outcome as theirs. This loss runs deep.

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Why Do We Stick With Her?

Hilary Rosen | Posted 05.28.2008 | Politics

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Hilary Rosen

The personal answer for me is that I am loyal. But I want to focus on trying to translate for my friends, just what it is about this campaign that keeps the enthusiasm of her supporters.

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How Dare You!

Jill Iscol | Posted 05.26.2008 | Politics

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Jill Iscol

It is disturbing how my Party has stood by and allowed the demeaning and dishonest attacks on Hillary to continue. This is not the party I thought I belonged to.

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Unmasking McCain: His Reactionary Record on Reproductive Rights

Arianna Huffington | Posted 05.26.2008 | Politics

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Arianna Huffington

Many women who are avowed Hillary Clinton supporters are declaring they won't vote for Obama in the fall. I get the anger and the disappointment. But to quote SNL's Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers: Really?

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Ten Reasons Why Women Should Unite Behind Obama If He's the Candidate

Ellen Bravo | Posted 05.21.2008 | Politics

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Ellen Bravo

Should Obama emerge as the Democratic candidate, women have compelling reasons to support his candidacy. Here are my top ten.

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Hillary Clinton's Defeat: A Historic Triumph

Arianna Huffington | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics

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Arianna Huffington

I have regularly criticized Clinton over the course of her campaign, but there is no question that she has forever altered the way women running for president will be viewed.

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Happy Mother's Day, Really?

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner | Posted 05.11.2008 | Politics

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

The question, "Does our country do more than pay lip service to the important role of mothers?" becomes more pressing each day as the economy tightens and families struggle to keep up.

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Obama's Consolidation of the Party

Matt Stoller | Posted 05.08.2008 | Politics

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Matt Stoller

Obama has created a number of significant infrastructure pieces through his campaign, displacing traditional groups the way he promised he would by signaling the end of the old politics of division and partisanship.

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Pocketbook Moms

Deborah Fine | Posted 05.06.2008 | Living

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Deborah Fine

Women are stressed, and with good reason. A full third of women responded to our recent iVillage poll that they would not be able to buy a home this year -- despite the lowering prices.

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Zogby Polling: Women Deserting Hillary?

Rob Kall | Posted 05.06.2008 | Politics

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Rob Kall

Frankly, it's hard to believe that Hillary has lost the edge in the female vote, but checking the progression over the past few days seems to bear this out. Of course, Zogby's polling sample may be off.

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A Point of Clarification

Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Every woman should exercise their right to vote for the candidate and the issues they believe in. As women, we are a powerful voting bloc. But that does not mean we will automatically align with female candidates.

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Women's Voices, Women Vote

William McNary | Posted 05.01.2008 | Politics

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William McNary

I can say with great conviction, there was no effort to suppress or confuse African American voters, or any other voters in the state of North Carolina by Women's Voices, Women Vote.

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Hillary Clinton Support Among White Women Slipping In Pennsylvania

McClatchy | David Lightman | Posted 04.13.2008 | Politics

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Like many women over 50, Paula Houwen was eager to vote for Hillary Clinton for president. "I was impressed when she was first lady. She wasn't the c...

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Good Looking Black Man Seeks Unattached Hope-Loving Women

236.com | 23/6: News You Can Misuse | Posted 02.20.2008 | Politics

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Barack Obama increased his Barack-mentum Tuesday night by making it an even 10 primary victories in a row with huge wins in Wisconsin (by 17 percent) ...

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