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WOMEN LEADERS FOR CHANGE
Hundreds of National Women Leaders Endorse Barack Obama
This week, the Obama campaign announced the support of hundreds of national women leaders. Endorsements came from business leaders, advocates, astronauts, athletes, former governors and cabinet secretaries. The support of these accomplished women demonstrates the depth and breadth of support for Barack Obama and how his message of change is resonating with women across the country. "Change has never been easy, it's always been hard-fought with bumps and bruises along the way, but these women leaders have had the tenacity to charge on. "I am honored to have the support of such remarkable women who have broken down barriers and paved the way for change for my daughters and generations of women. In accepting their support I also accept the great responsibility to carry the torch by advancing women's rights and bringing the change women need," said Barack Obama. "For every Sally Ride, Tory Burch, or Billie Jean King, there are hundreds of young women out there whose dreams seem a little more possible. As president, I will work to safeguard and support those dreams for my daughters and future generations of Americans through policies that further opportunity for all." Read the full list of endorsers. Endorsement of the American Nurses Association SILVER SPRING, MD -- The American Nurses Association (ANA) announces its endorsement of Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) in the 2008 Presidential Election. The ANA represents the interests of the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses. "As President, Barack Obama will bring real change to our health care system," said ANA President Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR. "Nurses are consistently voted the most trusted profession by the American people, and we, as a profession, trust that Barack Obama will see that affordable quality health care is made available to everyone." "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the American Nurses Association," said Sen. Barack Obama. "The nurses of America serve our country tirelessly, and I share their belief that we must bring affordable and accessible health care to all Americans. My plan lowers health care costs for the average American family by up to $2500 and finally makes health care work better for American families than it does for the drug and insurance companies." Read more about the ANA endorsement.
NEWS FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Senator Maria Cantwell Kicks Off Women's Week of Action in North Dakota
September 14th, 2008Maria Cantwell (D-WA) was in North Dakota today to campaign for Senator Obama. In addition to holding a forum on women's issues, she joined Campaign for Change staff and volunteers to kick off a week-long series of events the campaign will be holding to focus on issues important to women in North Dakota. Read the rest of the story. Senator Cantwell also hosted a women's forum and a Women Small Business Owners roundtable in Fargo, ND. Read about it here. Road Blog: Jill Biden in Marshalltown, Iowa
September 13th, 2008Jill Biden spent the afternoon with aging veterans at the Iowa Veterans' Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. She toured the facilities with her sister-in-law Valerie Biden and Iowa First Lady Mari Culver by her side. They attended the most popular event at the facilities -- supper in the cafeteria. Read more and see pictures from Jill's time on the road. | | ONLY 48 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!
Join Women's Week of Action by participating in one of our many exciting activities this week. Wednesday: Conversation with Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden This week, we asked you to submit questions for Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. Tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT see them answer your questions and talk about what's at stake for women voters in this election. Watch the conversation at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Thursday: Women for Obama Online Policy Video Featuring Dr. Susan Rice Join Women for Obama Events and Help Us Reach Women Voters in the Field Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and dozens of surrogates will be crossing the country this weekend holding events and talking about what is at stake in this election for women voters. On Friday, Barack will host a Women for Obama rally in Florida, and Joe Biden will be rallying in Virginia. To find events in your home state, visit my.barackobama.com/statepages. Register Voters, Talk with Neighbors, and Get Involved
NATIONAL WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ISSUES CONFERENCE: OCTOBER 10TH AND 11TH IN CHICAGO
A message from Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, our National Women for Obama Finance Chair: For anyone looking for a high impact way to support the Obama-Biden campaign in the closing weeks of this election, here is your opportunity. Please join our National Women's Leadership Issues Conference, taking place October 10th and 11th in Chicago. Learn more and get tickets to the Conference.
IN THE NEWS
Hillary Clinton Tells Ohio Supporters: 'No Palin'
Boston Herald
Associated Press Sunday
September 14th, 2008
Elyria, Ohio -- Campaigning for Barack Obama in battleground Ohio, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton signaled out Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on Sunday by using a revised applause-line delivered at last month's Democratic convention.
"To slightly amend my comments from Denver: No way, no how, no McCain, no Palin," she said as the audience cheered.
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