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From the National Organization for Women: Not Every Woman Supports Women's Rights
August 29, 2008
Statement of NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy on the Selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's Vice Presidential Pick
Sen. John McCain's choice of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his
running mate is a cynical effort to appeal to disappointed Hillary
Clinton voters and get them to vote, ultimately, against their own
self-interest.
Gov. Palin may be the second woman vice-presidential candidate on a
major party ticket, but she is not the right woman. Sadly, she is a
woman who opposes women's rights, just like John McCain.
The fact that Palin is a mother of five who has a 4-month-old baby,
a woman who is juggling work and family responsibilities, will speak to
many women. But will Palin speak FOR women? Based on her record and her
stated positions, the answer is clearly No.
In a gubernatorial debate, Palin stated emphatically that her
opposition to abortion was so great, so total, that even if her teenage
daughter was impregnated by a rapist, she would "choose life" --
meaning apparently that she would not permit her daughter to have an
abortion.
Palin also had to withdraw her appointment of a top public safety
commissioner who had been reprimanded for sexual harassment, although
Palin had been warned about his background through letters by the
sexual harassment complainant.
What McCain does not understand is that women supported Hillary
Clinton not just because she was a woman, but because she was a
champion on their issues. They will surely not find Sarah Palin to be
an advocate for women.
Sen. Joe Biden is the VP candidate who appeals to women, with his
authorship and championing of landmark domestic violence legislation,
support for pay equity, and advocacy for women around the world.
Finally, as the chair of NOW's Political Action Committee, I am
frequently asked whether NOW supports women candidates just because
they are women. This gives me an opportunity to once again answer that
question with an emphatic 'No.' We recognize the importance of having
women's rights supporters at every level but, like Sarah Palin, not
every woman supports women's rights. The 2009 State Conference will be in Jacksonville, on May 2-3. More details soon. Florida NOW has a limited number of front license plates left. Check them out HERE
The membership contest has ended. Winning chapter will be announced as soon as the official numbers are available. State Council Meeting Saturday, October 4, 2008 It is being held at "The Center" 946
N Mills Avenue All
chapters are
strongly encouraged to send a duly-elected delegation. State Council Meetings are held
quarterly.
Second Quarter meeting is held on Sunday during the State Conference.
©2007 Florida National Organization For Women. All rights reserved. Voice Mail and Fax Number: 1-800-299-1710. Florida NOW President Jessica McCaffrey
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