First They Marched, Now They're Running

[DonViejo]

January 18, 2018 at 11:24 am EST By Taegan Goddard

Time: “At least 79 women are exploring runs for governor in 2018, potentially doubling a record for female candidates set in 1994…. The number of Democratic women likely challenging incumbents in the U.S. House of Representatives is up nearly 350% from 41 women in 2016. Roughly 900 women contacted Emily’s List, which recruits and trains pro-choice Democratic women, about running for office from 2015 to 2016; since President Trump’s election, more than 26,000 women have reached out about launching a campaign.”

“It’s not just candidates. Experienced female political operatives are striking out on their own, creating new organizations independent from the party apparatus to raise money, marshal volunteers and assist candidates with everything from fundraising to figuring out how to balance child care with campaigns.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2018/01/18/first-marched-now-theyre-running/

[Wounded Bear]

1. This is exactly what we need...

[Guilded Lilly]

2. In your face, Republicans. And I hope it really hurts.

[FreepFryer]

3. YES!!! (n/t)

[mopinko]

4. yup.

my sister never gave any thought to running for elected office. now she is on the ballot.

[DemocraticSocialist8]

5. This is what we need

Marching can only go so far. It's not the solution, it's a tactic that should be followed up by further political/economic action. Too many people want to march and protest and go back to business-as-usual.