Iām personally pleased to see more women getting involved in national politics. About time to put cracks in the Old Boy Network. Give an entirely different outlook on how Congress works.
49 women candidates in House, Senate, and state-wide elections have received an endorsement from Maggieās List:
Shorey, however, stressed that itās about the quality, not quantity, of the female candidates ā and knowing when someone is a good fit for a race. āDoes she have a path victory? And does she have a background that will lend itself to victory as well? Those things have to be there,ā Shorey said. āThen you encourage that woman, help them raise money and endorse them in a public way.ā
While the Democrats concentrate on sex, race, and sexual orientation, itās crucial that selection of the correct people happen on the merits and not on the above-mentioned criteria. I donāt know about you, but I donāt look at the race, sex, or sexual orientation of candidates. I look at their platform. Diversity is great, but if you have a horrid platform and a sketchy corrupt background the answer from me is āno.ā
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