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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm impressed with Amy McGrath, running for Congress from KY
She seems pretty awesome. I don't see Emily's List supporting her. Not sure why.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/8/1/1686050/-Hot-damn-Check-this-female-Marine-pilot-s-intro-ad-for-Kentucky-s-6th-district-Congressional-race
LisaM
(27,830 posts)I'm just asking, I don't actually know, but that is a main criteria for EMILY's List.
leftstreet
(36,112 posts)I ask because I don't watch tv
He's going after Paul Ryan's seat in WI
NARAL Pro-Choice America this week endorsed congressional candidate Randy Bryce in his bid to take back Wisconsins first district.
Bryce, a Democrat campaigning for the congressional seat held by House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., received the backing of a leading pro-choice advocacy group because of his strong commitment to stand up for women and families.
http://www.wisconsingazette.com/news/naral-pro-choice-endorses-randy-bryce-for-ryan-s-house/article_5920c1e0-7797-11e7-b774-c3854a79ea46.html
elleng
(131,111 posts)Now there are TWO!
Weekend Warrior
(1,301 posts)But I think there is a bit more to the story. Seems to be a bit more promotion than most at this point in the game(See my not below). Not that I'm against it. Mark Putnam, who put her announcement ad together for her, is an absolute heavyweight.
McGrath is the third Democrat to announce her campaign for the seat.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/01/politics/amy-mcgrath-kentucky-announcement-video/index.html
Here is an article that mentions both of them.
http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a56756/amy-mcgrath-ad-paul-ryan-wall/
CousinIT
(9,257 posts)If she isn't pro-choice, that would be a deal-breaker for me - not that I can vote for either of them because I don't live in WI.
I notice Emily's List isn't supporting McGrath and wondered why. Maybe it's because she's not pro-choice? That would be a shame.
Lex102217
(1 post)Amy is 100% pro-choice, but isn't seeking Emily's List's endorsement because it won't help her in her district.
oasis
(49,408 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(31,121 posts)217 sits back and is told what they can and cant do
So yes, EVERY seat where you can.