Check out this article in Forbes by Carrie Sheffield about several high-profile, conservative Republican women contenders for Congressional seats in 2014. Several of our Women in the Lens candidates are discussed like Mia Love and Martha McSally. We need more women stepping up to the plate, and we are excited for the leadership of the…
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Where does Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers see the Party going?
From an article in the Center for Women in Business' Blog, a question is posed on how, "Less than a decade ago, Cathy McMorris Rodgers was working her family's 13-acre fruit orchard near Spokane, Washington – while serving part time in the Washington state legislature. On November 14th, Rodgers was elected to one of the top leadership posts…
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Does Michele Bachmann belong in Congress?
Double standard? Indeed, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has appeared on several late night shows, been the cover of magazines, and a featured speaker at rallies around the country...so too has President Obama. Perhaps a more telling question might be, has the president's appetite for the spotlight and polarizing reputation overtaken his ability to serve the United…
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Vice Presidential debate: Who won?
The benchmark for measuring the vice presidential debate winner is which candidate excelled in his ability to connect with and energize his targeted audience. While Vice President Biden successfully communicated to the Democratic base, so too was Congressman Ryan formidable in his ability to appeal to the undecided, independent voter. Read More
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Publisher on MSNBC talking about the GOP Battle for Women
Karen Floyd on MSNBC
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Paul Ryan Brings the GOP Back
With the announcement of Paul Ryan as the Vice Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney elevated his campaign to a level that the populace has been demanding for some time. Gone are the days of empty rhetoric and petty issues being blown out of proportion by the media. Paul Ryan’s addition to the ticket shows that Mitt…
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Is Gingrich right about Palin’s ability to rally the party? Does his opinion still count?
Governor Palin has a place in history as the first Republican woman to answer the call of vice president and her absence as a speaker at the Tampa convention would not bode well. In a political environment with accusations of gender disparity coupled with tensions amongst sundry groups within the Republican party, speakers who can…
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A Commerce Clause Trap?
Courts since the New Deal have expanded congressional power under the Commerce Clause, which many conservatives find unconstitutional at its core. For these conservatives, had the ACA been upheld under the clause, it would have removed all vestiges of limiting principles. Justice Roberts ruling therefore was seen as a small victory for conservative jurisprudence. Read…
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Does Walker’s victory pave the way for the GOP in 2012?
Until last night, President Obama's 2008 Wisconsin win (by 13 points) led most strategists to skip over this heartland as a potential state in play. Today, with the "fall of the recall" the game has changed. A new GOP "message" frontier for other states like Pennsylvania, Colorado, Ohio, and Nevada, each of which Obama won…
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Is the Democratic Party, the party of women?
Only 15 percent of women hold top positions in American corporations. As of 2010, women make up 46% of the workforce but comprise 3% of Fortune 500 chief executive positions and 7.6% of Fortune 500 top earner positions and hold just 15.7% of Fortune 500 board seats. Gender gap with women is not a “Republican…
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