Emily's Musings

Press Coverage for Mom

Not to be outdone by all of Brian's recent press coverage, today Mom's in the Norwalk Hour talking about her support for Diane Farrell for Congress. Go Mom!

"I've been a supporter of Diane's for a long time," said Sheffer, who will host the kickoff event. "I'm a supporter of Emily's List and Diane is on that list." Emily's List bills itself as the nation's largest grassroots political network for pro-choice Democratic women, according to its Web site.

Women were not the ones who traditionally made political contributions. They were not used to writing their own checks. Through Emily's List women were shown that if they network they can raise millions of dollars for women candidates, Sheffer explained. "In this district if women come out and support Diane, it will make a difference," Sheffer said from her home Monday. "There are a lot of Republicans and unaffiliated who will cross over and vote. Her appeal goes beyond the parties." The Women for Farrell initiative is also planning a reception with former Texas Gov. Ann Richards on Oct., 15 in Stamford. "We hope to call attention to the women's vote because there are still some issues that are constantly under threat," Farrell said.

"For example, if you believe in a woman's choice to chose (about abortion), you can't erode part of the choice and still support it," Sheffer said, referring to Shays' vote for the partial birth abortion ban.