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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLiuba Grechen Shirley formally launched Vote Mama, a PAC focused on helping moms run for office.
Although Liuba did not defeat the odious Republican Peter King (NY-02) in November's election, she waged a strong fight and did score a major victory for parents who would like to run for office:
The Federal Election Commission has ruled that federal candidates can use campaign funds to pay for child care costs that result from time spent running for office.
On Thursday, the FEC ruled unanimously, 4-0, in favor of New York Democratic House candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley.
On Thursday, the FEC ruled unanimously, 4-0, in favor of New York Democratic House candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley.
https://www.npr.org/2018/05/10/610099506/fec-says-that-candidates-can-use-campaign-funds-for-child-care
Here are some details about the new PAC:
Women, and particularly moms of young children, face unique challenges when running for office. Especially in those critical early months, moms face increased scrutiny from donors, establishment institutions, and the public. There are many PACs that focus on electing women but Vote Mama is the only one focused solely on electing moms.
https://www.votemama.org/our-story?fbclid=IwAR3kwh-scVnBF4QzAOtpaudC0wpAq0Ltv7-kncIV8AbtqFni4PopAgsZbZI
Special guests at the official launch last night included New Yorks Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton.
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Liuba Grechen Shirley formally launched Vote Mama, a PAC focused on helping moms run for office. (Original Post)
lapucelle
Mar 2019
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brer cat
(24,401 posts)1. Very interesting read, lapucelle.
I remember when she obtained the ruling granting her child-care reimbursement but didn't know she was starting this PAC. It's good to see Hillary there at the kick-off.
brer cat
(24,401 posts)3. We seem to have the place to ourselves.
Maybe we should throw a party!
lapucelle
(18,037 posts)4. Thank you for sticking with this.
I had a feeling it wouldn't go far. I'm trying to get and keep Liuba's name out there for the 2020 House races.
I'll repost tomorrow in the Hillary forum.