Who are Democratic Women in Iowa?

This morning in reporting from Women's E News.--

Ramona Oliver, communications director of Washington-based EMILY's List, says 80 percent of registered Democratic Iowa women didn't vote in the 2004 caucuses. So EMILY's List--which supports pro-choice Democratic women and endorsed Clinton the day she announced her campaign--is focused on turning out women. In an online poll, the organization gauged Clinton's support among Iowa women, and their likelihood to caucus on a 1-to-10 scale.

Puzzled?  I am.  So much media attention has been directed to the outcome of Iowa.  But article report reveals many non-participants among those I'd expect would have been actively involved.  Super Tuesday, primaries in states with largest populations, could tell us more.  Not hearing much about that day, February 5, here in New York City.

An old lady feminist, I hope that women who made early commitments to Clinton's candidacy, like NOW, the National Organization for Women,  will continue to direct their energy to the Democratic ticket even if she is not the "winner."  By the way, the link goes to a thoughtful essay on "gender politics" by NOW's president, Kim Gandy.

Women's E News is a place I'm looking for in-depth coverage of the coming election.  [Link to their website has been added in column to the left.]  Ronni Bennett's take on the issue at Time Goes By would have been important.  However, now that she has left the room, it's up to Kay's Thinking Pad in Ohio, Along the Way in California, Xtreme English in Washington, D.C., and many others from the TGB blogroll to connect us with other Elderblog voices.

"Actually," as my grandson Zach in Portland says, I'm looking forward to reading the comics with him again.

Here we are in one of my favorite black/white photos Ron took last summer.  Looking forward with much anticipation to Portland trip at the end of the month.

 

Comments

[Kay Dennison]

What big shoes you're asking us to fill, my friend!!! You know I'll be commenting down the road. Not everyone may like it, but I have broad shoulders and I'll weather it.

Right now I'm watching a lot. YouTube has lots of video on everyone running and it's interesting.

[Maya's Granny]

By now you are probably aware that Ronnie has decided not to leave the room. Such a relief.

[Amy]

Just so you know, as a registered independent who re-registers on caucus day with a D, I'll be participating in Iowa.

I'm also shocked by the people who don't. All of them, but especially at my age. I don't understand. Every single issue effects us directly: war (my friends are injured or dying), healthcare (18-24 largest age group without insurance), and education (I may have children). I may not be active in politics, but I actively search out issues, listen to the different sides, and try and pick the best candidate. I'll be busy on January 3rd, and later in November, no matter how busy I am or what the weather is.