Category Archives: Women in Politics

WOMEN – 50% OF THE POPULATION AND ONLY 11% OF THE SUPREME COURT

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

Finally, after the Bush farce of selecting Harriet Miers in 2005 as his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Sandra Day O’Conner, we now get the chance to have a woman once again claim a rightful seat to … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Federal Courts, Judicial System, President Obama, Supreme Court, Women in Politics | Tagged , , | 21 Comments

PELOSI – WEAKNESS SHOWS IN CIA WATERBOARDING CONTROVERSY

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

Despite the fact that I was proud to see the first woman chosen as the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi has proven to be a bitter disappointment.  In almost every political news show I have watched where she has … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrats, George W. Bush, Politics, Women in Politics | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

SECRETARY OF STATE CLINTON FACES TYPICAL DOUBLE STANDARD IN SOUTH KOREA QUESTIONS

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Deciding that matters of state are less important than Hillary Clinton’s views on love, the South Korean press corps perpetuated the alive-and-well attitude that women just don’t deserve the same respect as men when it comes to their roles in … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Government, Hillary Clinton, Women in Politics, Women's Interests | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

SOUDER TO THIRD DISTRICT WOMEN: NO EQUAL PAY FOR YOU, BABY!

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

With the presidential election providing the major entertainment for the past number of months, reporting of many pieces of legislation has been lost in the shuffle. One of those bills is aimed at closing the wage gap that still exists … Continue reading →

Posted in Women in Politics, Women's Interests | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

NEW POLL SHOWS CLOSE GOVERNOR’S RACE

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

In an exclusive Indianapolis Star-Channel 13 poll, Governor Mitch Daniels seems to have a race on his hands. According to the poll, 46 percent back Mitch Daniels re-election effort, and 42 percent support Democrat Jill Long Thomspon. The governor’s campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Elections, Indiana, Mitch Daniels, Politics, Republican Party, Women in Politics | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

WHERE DID PALIN GET HER GLASSES? WHO CARES?

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

In the latest round of nonsensical twaddle in this year’s presidential election, voters are more focused on Sarah Palin’s glasses than on answers to real issues. One headline shouts, “Sarah Palin’s Much-in-demand Glasses Bring Sexy Back.” Wow, way to demean … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Elections, Government, Hillary Clinton, Politics, Republican Party, Women in Politics | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

DANIELS’ HYPOCRISY – OUT-OF-STATE CONTRIBUTIONS ROLL IN

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

After disclosure of campaign funds in the quarterly report, the Daniels’ camp began screeching about Jill Long Thompson’s contributions from out of state. JLT received substantial contributions from out-of-state donors, and the Daniels’ people would have you believe that Daniels’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Mitch Daniels, Republican Party, Women in Politics | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

GOT MONEY? LONG THOMPSON GETS THE CASH

Posted on July 16, 2008 by

In a strong showing of financial support, Jill Long Thompson raised $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2008. That figure darn near matches Daniels’ $1.8 million. Could it be that the powers that be in the Daniels’ camp have … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Elections, Indiana, Mitch Daniels, Politics, Women in Politics | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

OPEN GOVERNMENT – MY FOOT!

Posted on June 20, 2008 by

Last night I sat through 65 minutes of one of the most embarrassing and disgusting displays of stonewalling I have ever seen. First let me say – for those who don’t know – I am Maria Parra’s campaign manager. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Allen County Government, Fort Wayne, Politics, Uncategorized, Women in Politics | 11 Comments

LONG THOMPSON PICKS A RUNNING MATE

Posted on June 16, 2008 by

Jill Long Thompson will spend today and tomorrow traveling the state to introduce her pick for Lieutenant Governor. JLT has chosen Dennie Oxley of English in southern Indiana to balance the ticket, both geographically and philosophically. Oxley is a state … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Uncategorized, Women in Politics | 2 Comments