FLORIDA: VOTE FOR A FEMINIST VICTORY
As A Florida Voter, You Are Key
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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 early! Early voting begins 15 days before an election and ends on the 2nd day before an election. Vote early and then volunteer on election day!
Florida, with its 27 Electoral College votes, continues to be an important swing state. George W. Bush carried Florida in 2004 by 5% amid allegations of election trickery and now Florida is once again at the heart of the battle for the White House. 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.
This year, Florida voters also have the exciting potential to send seven feminists 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.
Florida Congressional Candidate Spotlight
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Annette Taddeo
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CHALLENGER: Annette Taddeo
18th District
votetaddeo.com
Annette Taddeo is running a tough race in the 18th District and needs your help to cross the victory line. Despite a Congressionally-mandated "goal" to grant five percent of federal contracts to women, Bush's Small Business Administration undermined this effort when it recently proposed a rule to limit this outreach to women in only four out of 2,300 industries. Taddeo promises to author legislation increasing contracting opportunities for women. Taddeo is committed to fighting for women and families in her district and across the country.
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Suzanne Kosmas
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CHALLENGER: Suzanne Kosmas
24th District
kosmasforcongress.com
While serving in the Florida House, Kosmas fought to improve health care for senior citizens, working families, and children. Kosmas is committed to fighting to bring affordable, quality health care to all. She believes in investing in children's heath care, creating a prescription drug plan that works, and developing innovative solutions to bring down costs. Kosmas promises to be a leader in the fight to fund stem cell research, providing hope for the millions of Americans suffering from diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and diabetes.
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Christine Jennings
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CHALLENGER: Christine Jennings
13th District
christinejenningsforcongress.com
Christine Jennings in District 13 needs your support to win. Jennings is committed to ending the Iraq War, bringing U.S. troops home, balancing the U.S. budget, reducing the national debt and ensuring Medicare, Social Security and other important programs remain strong. Improving health care, securing U.S. ports and borders to increase national security, supporting U.S. veterans, promoting public education, and preserving women's reproductive rights are among her top priorities.
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Stephen Blythe
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CHALLENGER: Stephen Blythe
2nd District
blythe2008.com
Elect Stephen Blythe in District 15 and send a progressive to Washington. Blythe is committed to single-payer universal health care and as a doctor understands the critical importance of protecting reproductive rights. Ending the war and creating good jobs will be top priorities for Blythe.
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Feminist Incumbents
Re-elect Representative Corrine Brown, District 3
Website: corrinebrownforcongress.com
Re-elect Representative Kendrick Meek, District 17
Website: kendrickmeek.com
Re-elect Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, District 20
Website: dwsforcongress.com
Florida Amendment #2
Take Action to Stop Amendment #2
Florida voters have a chance to stop this initiative that will take existing benefits away from unmarried Floridians and places government in the center of private decisions about personal relationships.
Text of the Amendment:
"Inasmuch as marriage is the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife, no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized."
Find out how you can help with the "Say NO 2" campaign.
Florida Voter Resources
Register To Vote:
Deadline is today Monday October 6!
Florida Voting Rules
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:
Learn how you can take advantage of early voting in Florida. Vote early, and volunteer on Election Day at the polls!
Polling Locations:
Check to make sure you know where to vote on Tuesday, November 4.
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