“I was really more interested in dramatic work, but I thought, 'Well, I guess I could do comedy.” Quote by Don Most
“This nation is really ready for a woman president. It's taken time, but we're ready.” NationsPresidentTakenReady Author:Ellen Malcolm
“At EMILY's List, we’re in the business of expanding the political power of women.” PoliticalListsExpandingPolitical PowerEmilyEmily's Author:Ellen Malcolm
“It is with tremendous excitement and pride that EMILY's List endorses Senator Hillary Clinton for president.” PresidentPrideClintonListsExcitementSenatorsEmilyEmily's Author:Ellen Malcolm
“Between 1972 and 1987, the number of Democratic women in the House had actually gone down, from 14 to 12. EMILY's list started doing House races in 1988.” HouseNumbersRaceGoneDemocraticListsEmilyEmily's Author:Ellen Malcolm
“EMILY's List has worked a lot with swing women voters over the years, and one thing we've learned is that they are very cynical about politics and politicians. They very much want help with the challenges facing them and their families, and they feel like most politicians don't understand or want to lift a finger to help them out.” WantFeelsYearsHelpingChallengesOne ThingPoliticianFingersListsLiftsVotersCynicalSwingsEmilyEmily's Author:Ellen Malcolm
“EMILY's List members are deeply committed to electing pro-choice Democratic women whom we trust to stand up for our rights, treat us honestly, and make us proud. Our candidates fight for us every day. Blanche Lincoln failed to hold up her end of the bargain.” EndsChoicesFightingRightsProudMembersTreatsDemocraticCommittedListsHonestlyCandidatesBargainsEmilyBlancheEmily's Author:Ellen Malcolm
“Having women in office is vital to the health of our democracy because women play a unique role in our society. By and large, women are still the primary caregivers in families, even as we have taken our place in the workforce.” StillsPlayRolesDemocracyTakenOfficeUniquePrimariesOur SocietyWorkforceCaregivers Author:Ellen Malcolm
“I think having Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House is going to send a very wonderful lesson to the American public that women can be strong, they can be tough, they can be effective, and they can lead this country as political leaders.” ThinkingCountryPoliticalHouseStrongLeaderWonderfulLessonsToughSpeakersPolitical LeadersNancy Author:Ellen Malcolm
