Here's an interesting turn of events:
Another of Hillary Clinton's most vocal supporters has fallen in line behind Barack Obama, on the eve of her formal endorsement of the presumptive Democratic nominee.
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/poli ticalintelligence/2008/06/emilys_list_ba c.html
Adding her voice is Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List, a political action committee that funds female candidates who support abortion rights. She was withering in her criticism of NARAL's national PAC when it endorsed Obama last month despite a long history with Clinton.But in a statement issued today, Malcolm is far more conciliatory in pledging her group's support to Obama.
"At every turn in this long journey, Hillary Clinton has filled me with tremendous pride and honored all women with the courage, grace, and dignity of her historic campaign. Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton competed in every state, unleashing a tidal wave of enthusiasm and support. Now that the primaries have concluded, I wholeheartedly congratulate Sen. Barack Obama. He has inspired millions of Americans and shown that he is more than ready to take on Sen. John McCain," the statement says.
Emily's list has over 100,000 members.
EMILY's List is a political action committee (PAC) in the United States that aims to help elect female candidates who support abortion rights to office. It was founded by Ellen Malcolm in 1984.The name EMILY's List is an acronym for "Early Money Is Like Yeast," from the common political saying, "Early money is like yeast, because it helps to raise the dough." A common misconception among the public is that the organization was named after a woman named Emily.
This should help Senator Obama with a demographic that he is "reportedly" not reaching, currently.
Hopefully, EMILY's List will end their feuding with NARAL, now that they are both on the same trajectory - defeating McCain.
Malcolm states:
"I know that EMILY's List members, like all Democrats, will be unified in our determination to undo the damage created by George W. Bush and the Republicans. I am confident that our party will come together to take the White House in November. And, once again, EMILY's List will unleash the political power of women to help Democrats win at every level in 2008 so we can begin to rebuild a progressive America."
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