“On average, women need to be asked to run seven times before they actually do. While men, who are more likely to run, usually decide to do so on their own. We should be asking more women we know to run for offices across the spectrum - at the local, state, and federal levels.” MenRunningOfficeSeven Author:Tammy Duckworth
“Young women are not as likely to receive the encouragement they need from role models like teachers and parents. And they should be encouraged - studies show women are just as likely as men to win when they do run.” MenRunningWinningParentStudyTeacherEncouragementRole ModelsYoung WomenBe Encouraged Author:Tammy Duckworth
