MICHIGAN: VOTE FOR A FEMINIST VICTORY

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> Obama-Biden: The Ticket For Women

> How YOU Can Get Involved!

> MI Congressional Candidate Spotlight

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As A Michigan Voter, You Are Key

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Michigan, with its 17 Electoral College votes, is a critical state in the presidential race. And, while John McCain has pulled staff and advertising from the state, we will not rest until doors are knocked on, calls are made, and every vote is turned out on November 4.

NOW PAC has endorsed the Obama-Biden ticket and we hope that Michigan supporters will volunteer for and vote for the ticket that will do more for women and families. Michigan also has the chance to send four feminist candidates to Congress.

Obama-Biden: The Ticket For Women

Why Do Feminists Support 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 and a comparision of the presidential candidates on issues important to women.

How YOU Can Get Involved!

Help Spread The Word with our flyer on why women should vote.
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!

Michigan Congressional Candidate Spotlight

Portrait of Gary Peters
Gary Peters

CHALLENGER: Gary Peters
9th District
http://www.petersforcongress.com/

Peters promises that one of his first priorities in Washington will be making sure that we have access to affordable, high-quality health care and the choice of a family doctor we trust, a plan we choose, and coverage that can't be taken away if we change jobs or get laid off.

If you live in District 9, you can meet Gary Peters at the following events:

October 16 - Debate: League of Women Voters

October 28 - Candidate Forum: Troy Chamber, Democratic Club, Republican Club

Join the Campaigns to Support our NOW PAC Endorsed Candidates:

Re-elect Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick in District 13

Re-elect Representative John Conyers in District 14

Re-elect John Dingell in District 15

Take Action to Pass Ballot Proposal 2 on Stem Cell Research

Michigan voters will be voting on Proposal 2 to decide whether to help thousands of people who are suffering. Join with progressive voters and support Proposal 2!

Proposal 2 would allow the donation of embryos (produced in fertility clinics) that would otherwise be discarded, and would allow researchers to create embryonic stem cell cultures to study disease. It would also allow government funding of stem cell research.

Read the Full Text of this Ballot Initiative (PDF)

Michigan Voter Resources

Michigan Voting Rules

Absentee Ballot:
To exercise your rights and use your power, you don't even need to leave your house. Request an absentee ballot (PDF). Return your completed absentee ballot before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and you can do two important things: participate in the political process and avoid the line!

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

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