Devasting:
NOW PAC Endorses Ned Lamont for U.S. Senate in ConnecticutStatement of NOW PAC Officer Melody DrnachThe
National Organization for Women Political Action Committee is pleased
to announce its endorsement of Democratic candidate Ned Lamont for the
United States Senate. The purpose of NOW PAC is to advance women's
rights through electoral activity. NOW PAC is the only political action
committee that bases its endorsements on a candidate's support of the
full range of feminist issues, including (but not limited to):- Support for reproductive rights without restriction
- Economic equality for women
- Constitutional equality for women
- Elimination of violence against women.
Our
endorsements go to the strongest feminist candidates. We listen to our
membership and respond to their requests for action in races in their
states. Therefore, pursuant to the request of Connecticut NOW, NOW PAC
is endorsing Ned Lamont for the U.S. Senate.Ned Lamont ardently
supports a full range of reproductive choices for women. He certainly
understands that reproductive justice includes full access for rape
victims to emergency contraception. Ned Lamont recognizes that "civil
rights for all" encompasses the right of everyone to marry the person
they choose regardless of gender. He acknowledges that support of the
continuing war in Iraq continues to decimate our economy and our
standing in the world. Finally, Ned Lamont knows that allowing Samuel
Alito's Supreme Court confirmation vote to proceed in the Senate has
put Roe v. Wade in extreme jeopardy.The stacking of the courts
has emboldened those who wish to turn back all progress in the area of
civil rights, privacy rights, and of course reproductive rights. The
attack on Roe in South Dakota was predictable and a direct consequence
of the confirmation of John Roberts and Samuel Alito to the Supreme
Court. The strategy to pack the courts with right-wing judges who are
committed to overturning Roe is no secret. Yet, Senator Lieberman is
one of seven Democrats who have promised not to filibuster any of
President Bush's judicial nominees, except under "extraordinary
circumstances." Well if packing the Supreme Court with abortion
opponents like John Roberts and Samuel Alito is not an extraordinary
circumstance, then we don't know what is.These are precarious
times for women. We cannot be satisfied with a senator who votes for
women much of the time, or even most of the time. We need courageous
leaders who will protect and advance all of our rights all of the time.
The winner of this election will have profound influence on national
policy which directly affects women and girls in Connecticut, in the
nation and throughout the world. We are confident that we have found
principled leadership in Ned Lamont and are proud to endorse his
candidacy for U.S. Senate.
CTBlogger said:
Lieberman
said he believes hospitals that refuse to give contraceptives to rape
victims for "principled reasons" shouldn't be forced to do so.
"In Connecticut, it shouldn't take more than a short ride to get to another hospital," he said.
Great news for Lamont and a major blow to Joe Lieberman's troubled campaign. This should give Delgates something to think about before Friday's convention vote.
Posted at 12:52 pm by blogswarm
