OHIO: VOTE FOR A FEMINIST VICTORY

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Ohio, with its 20 Electoral College votes, continues to be a classic swing state. George W. Bush carried it in both 2000 and 2004, but Democrat Bill Clinton won Ohio in the two previous presidential elections. NOW PAC endorsed the Obama/Biden ticket and we hope that Ohio voters will elect the ticket that will do more for women and families.

DEADLINE TODAY: In order to contribute to this historic election, make sure you are registered to vote. The deadline is today October 6! If you are already registered, check out our voter resources.

Vote Now! Early voting opened on September 30. You can vote now and then volunteer on election day!

In 2006, Ohio voters elected Democratic Governor and Secretary of State, sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate, and sent a new Democratic to the U.S. House. This year, Ohio voters have the exciting potential to send four new women to Congress who are committed to NOW's mission. Read more about these feminist candidates and how you can help them win.

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 PAC'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 PAC's Obama-Biden Website and our suggestions for getting involved!
Help Spread The Word with our flyer on why women should vote.

Ohio Congressional Candidate Spotlight

Dr. Victoria Wulsin	CHALLENGER: Dr. Victoria Wulsin 2nd District www.wulsinforcongress.com Volunteer to help elect Dr. Victoria Wulsin in Ohio's 2nd District, and mark your calendar for upcoming events. Wulsin is an officer with the U.S. Public Health Service and has practiced medicine in more than 20 countries. Once in Congress, Wulsin promises to take on insurance and drug company special interests in order to improve healthcare for everyone. She adamantly supports Roe v. Wade, knowing as a physician that making abortion illegal will only hurt women. Wulsin recognizes that the only way to decrease the number of unplanned pregnancies is through effective family planning and comprehensive sex education. Read more about her here.
Jane Mitakides	CHALLENGER: Jane Mitakides 3rd District jane08.com Mitakides is a strong supporter of early childhood education and knows that developing a love of learning at a young age is critical. In Congress, she will support fully funded education policy that enables our students to compete in the global community. Mitakides believes that education is not about teaching students to pass a test, it?s about shaping lives. She supports initiatives to increase teacher pay and provide incentives for recruitment to struggling schools.
Sharen Neuhardt	CHALLENGER: Sharen Neuhardt 7th District www.neuhardtforcongress.com Elect Sharen Neuhardt and send her to Washington to fight for improving the lives of women and families in Ohio. Neuhardt is committed to fixing our broken health care system so that everyone has the care they need. A fighter for women's health care, she is committed to reproductive rights. Neuhardt will be a leader in the quest for energy independence.
Mary Jo Kilroy	CHALLENGER: Mary Jo Kilroy 15th District www.kilroyforcongress.com Help send a progressive woman to Washington by electing Mary Jo Kilroy! Kilroy has a strong commitment to women's rights; and in her district enthusiastically support her and are working hard for a victory. Once in Washington, Kilroy will lead efforts on affordable housing and community develop projects. Kilroy advocates for a tax cut for the middle class and bringing the troops home from Iraq. Read more about her here.
Betty Sutton	Representative Betty Sutton 13th District www.bettysuttonforcongress.com Sutton is a leader on many issues before Congress. Sutton strongly spoke on the floor of Congress in support of the Employee Free Choice Act to establish real penalties for employee intimidation by increasing the back-pay award when a worker is fired or illegally discriminated against.
Dennis Kucinich	Representative Dennis Kucinich 10th District kucinich.us Kucinich is a long time advocate for ending the war, calling for a Department of Peace, and for protecting social security against the "privatization" forces. Believing health care is a human right, Kucinich will continue to advocate for universal single-payer health care when he returns to Congress.

Ohio Voter Resources

Register To Vote:
Deadline is Monday October 6!

Absentee Ballot:
To exercise your rights and use your power, you don't even need to leave your house. Return your completed absentee ballot before Election Day and you can do two important things: participate in the political process and avoid the line!

Early Voting:
Early voting in Ohio begins September 30 for the November 4, 2008 General Election. Visit the clickable map to learn the location of your county?s early voting site.

Polling Locations:
Check to make sure you know where to vote on Tuesday, November 4th.

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