PENNSYLVANIA: VOTE FOR A FEMINIST VICTORY

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> Obama-Biden: The Ticket For Women

> How YOU Can Get Involved!

> PA Congressional Candidate Spotlight

> PA Voter Resources

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Pennsylvania is a battle-ground state for the presidential election, with 21 Electoral College votes and a tendency toward the political middle. But ever since 1992, voters like you have helped Pennsylvania go blue, and this year we have to try our hardest to continue the trend! In order to help this year, make sure you are registered to vote. The deadline to register to vote is October 6!

It isn't just the presidency that's at stake -- Congress is, too! We need your help electing a feminist majority in Congress! This year, Pennsylvania voters have the exciting potential to send four feminists, including challengers Sam Bennett and Bruce Slater, to Congress who are committed to NOW's mission and to leading on women's rights.

Obama-Biden: The Ticket For Women

Why Obama? For more than a decade, Barack Obama has said "yes" to women's rights, while John McCain has consistently said "no" -- NO to pay equity, NO to contraceptive access and reproductive rights, NO to appointing Supreme Court judges who will uphold women's rights and civil rights, NO to funding shelters and other anti-violence programs, and NO to supporting working moms and dads with policies that support work/life balance. We join with Sen. Hillary Clinton in saying "NO" -- No Way, No How, No McCain! And we proudly stand arm-in-arm with her in putting our hopes and our dreams, our hard work behind the next President of the United States -- Barack Obama, and his running mate, longtime friend and ally of women, Sen. Joe Biden.

Read NOW's analysis about where Obama stands on the issues.

How YOU Can Get Involved!

Barack Obama and Joe Biden have great resources on their website, including helpful guides on how to talk to your neighbors about the issues, flyers, and how to find your nearest campaign office.
Check NOW's Obama-Biden Website and our suggestions for getting involved!
Help Spread The Word with our General Vote flyer.

Pennsylvania Congressional Candidate Spotlight

Sam Bennett	CHALLENGER: Sam Bennett: Committed Community Advocate 15th District, Allentown, PA. www.bennett2008.com Why Bennett? Bennett is an avid women's rights supporter, committed community leader, and a skilled entrepreneur poised to undertake progressive political initiatives once elected. She is running up against incumbent Rep. Charlie Dent, who since elected has voted four out of five times with President Bush's policies. Although she stands strong on all our issues, for her improving health care, decreasing our dependency on foreign oil, and ending the war in Iraq are top priorities. Read more about her here. There are two upcoming debates between Sam Bennett and Charlie Dent: Friday, October 10 at 9:00 AM at the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 pm, place TBA Check out her website for more details.
Bruce Slater	CHALLENGER: Bruce Slater: The People's Representative 16th District, Lancaster County/Berks County/Chester County, PA. www.slaterforcongress.com Why Slater? Slater will work for the women of Pennsylvania, unlike the current incumbent Rep. Joe Pitts. While Pitts votes against legislation that would bolster federal laws to protect women from pay discrimination, Slater supports our work for equal pay for equal work. Bruce Slater would also work to stop limitless funding to the war in Iraq, and will work for better funding for our schools instead of supporting failing policies. You can meet Bruce Slater: Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Oxgrove Dems Annual Dinner, at the Wyncote Golf Club (Oxford, PA) at the Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Sestak	Joseph Sestak: Leadership for Change 7th District, Media, PA www.sestakforcongress.com Why Sestak? Sestak has a great record of supporting women's rights. Working for change, he wants to turn our healthcare system around and make it more affordable for everyone. Pro-choice, a supporter of Roe vs. Wade, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and theEmployment Non-Discrimination Act, his continued presence in Congress will ensure that feminist voices are heard.
Allyson Schwartz	Allyson Schwartz: Supporting Women, Improving Our Economy 13th District, Jenkintown, PA www.allysonschwartz.com Why Schwartz? Schwartz has a record of supporting women, and two of her top priorities are improving women's health care and turning the economy around. She has years of dedicated service to her community under her belt, and two terms in Congress. In her next term, she promises to lower the cost of healthcare for Pennsylvanians and work for lower gas prices.

PA Voter Resources

Make sure your rights are being protected! For voting information, go to the Pennsylvania Department of State Voter Protection Site: Votespa.com

Register To Vote: Deadline is Monday October 6!
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