From Hope to Action to Victory
NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy writes in her bi-weekly Below the Belt column, "The struggle for human rights, equal opportunity and justice just got the infusion it needed in the form of hope transformed into action converted into victory. Finally, we are the deciders."

Critical Races Still In Limbo
Women's rights supporters continue to wait for the final election results as several candidates are facing recounts and runoff elections. Find out how you can help.

Women in Congress at All-Time High
Women everywhere won as the number of feminist women in Congress increased to a record high of 77, including three delegates to the House. NOW PAC sent staff to several races in battleground states and also ran phone banks for eight endorsed candidates from the NOW office in D.C. Across the country, NOW volunteers and activists had key roles in critical campaigns and ballot measure efforts.

Women Voters Bring Clean Sweep, NOW Applauds Historic Win
NOW President Kim Gandy says, "We believe Obama-Biden will be the most feminist, progressive administration ever to lead this country, and we are ready to work hard to help bring about policies that will increase equality and opportunity for all."

No "What Ifs" Allowed
NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy writes in her Below the Belt column, "There is one caution that feminists definitely need to hear: DO NOT pay attention to the polls. Okay, for a few precious moments you can revel in the apparent trend in favor of Obama-Biden and the dozens of women-friendly candidates for Congress. Now stop -- that's long enough!"

NOW PAC Getting Out Vote for Obama-Biden: Best Ticket for Women
Election season is down to the wire, and NOW members all over the country are turning out to put muscle behind the NOW PAC's endorsement of the Obama-Biden ticket.

110th Scorecard Shows Party Line Voting
The NOW 110th Congressional Scorecard of key votes of interest to women illustrates how closely both the House and Senate members were divided along party lines. In terms of Senate votes, the presidential candidates' records were in stark contrast.

NOW PAC Voter Action Ideas
Action ideas from the National Organization for Women's Political Action Committee. Be sure you are registered to vote, and then work to get your community involved for change! Get Involved and TAKE ACTION!

Presidential Candidates on Issues Important To Women
As November 4 approaches, it is essential to know where the presidential candidates stand on key issues of importance to women. To aid you in this effort, NOW PAC presents two side-by-side comparisons. The first was compiled by NOW PAC to supplement the second, which was compiled by the Business and Professional Women's Political Action Committee (BPW/PAC).

Not Every Woman Supports Women's Rights
NOW PAC Chair Kim Gandy said, "Sen. John McCain's choice of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate is a cynical effort to appeal to disappointed Hillary Clinton voters and get them to vote, ultimately, against their own self-interest."

The 2008 Debates: Waiting to Exhale
Kim Gandy writes in her Below The Belt Column, "A few days ago I asked a prominent pollster whether I could stop hyperventilating about the election -- 'Not a chance!' was the immediate reply. But at least the 2008 vice presidential debate is over, and we can exhale briefly."

Have Conservatives Discovered Sexism?
In her Below the Belt column, NOW President Kim Gandy writes, "Hey, have you heard? Conservatives have discovered sexism in the media! And they're learning that it's disrespectful toward women, potentially damaging to their careers, intrusive into their personal lives, and just plain unfair."

National NOW Times: Women Play Pivotal Role in '08 Elections
From the next U.S. president to the makeup of the 111th Congress, women will be a powerful voting force in this election. We have a chance to elect leaders who will undo some of the damage from the past eight years, restore our status in the world, and improve the lives of women and families.

Other NNT stories about the 2008 election:
• What the Next President Can Do for Women and Girls
• NOW Celebrates Women Leaders in Denver
• Viewpoint: Party Platforms Make Nov. 4 Decision Clear
• Election Could Reverse Eight Years of Damage to Reproductive Rights
• Legislative Update: Feminists Look to the Future With Agenda in Hand for Next Congress

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