Caucus News
January, 2008 A Caucus representative spoke at a news conference in support of Sen. Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency. See HillaryStatement1-26-08 for details. Members are encouraged to attend the kick-off for Jill Schupp's legislative race. Go to SchuppKickOff.doc August, 2007 The St. Louis region already has several pro-choice women candidates for the 2008 races. State Representative Margaret Donnelly (D-73) is seeking Attorney General. Additional legislative candidates include Deb Lavender, Gina Mitten, Joan Landmann, Stacey Newman, and Vickie Englund. We are highly pleased with the number of women candidates this early and hope that there are more to join! May, 2007 The National Women's Political Caucus endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) for her bid for U.S. President. Senator Clinton, facing a multi-candidate primary, is the leading contender on the Democratic ticket and could become the nation's first female president. As first lady, Senator Clinton introduced the SCHIP's program, a healthcare insurance program for our children's neediest. She has been a trailblazer for women--politically, socially, and economically. To learn more about Senator Clinton, or to donate to her campaign, visit her website at www.hillaryclinton.com March, 2007 | | Looking at five key traits of potential presidential candidates, a Gallup Poll with an aggregated sample of over 2,000 interviews conducted in two surveys (Feb. 9-11, 2007 and March 2-4, 2007) found that most Americans are comfortable voting for an African American (84%) or a Woman (77%) candidate. |
February, 2007 
IN MEMORY
Harriett Woods
June 2, 1927 - Feb. 8, 2007 Past President, National Women's Political Caucus
First woman to serve as Lt. Governor of Missouri Leader, Pioneer, Mentor Harriet Woods was an inspirational leader who embodied both the highest ideals of feminism and the pragmatic realities of politics. She mentored literally hundreds of women in Missouri and across the nation and was integral to the electoral successes of 1992's "Year of the Woman." Her energy, passion, candor, and wit are sorely missed. House Minority Leader Jeff Harris has appointed our fellow member Rep. Rachel Storch (D- St. Louis) to Chair of The Missouri House Democratic Campaign Committee for the 2008 election cycle. Rep. Storch was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004. Before being elected she was a public interest attorney with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. She also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to former U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan. In 2005 she was recognized by St. Louis Magazine as it’s "Up and Coming Politician". She was also Director of Operations for Mel Carnahan’s successful U.S. Senate campaign in 2000. January, 2007 At our January meeting, we elected our new Policy Council, which includes: Policy Council: Tiffany Reynolds-Chair, Dianne Modrell-Vice Chair, Lisa Cassidy-Treasurer, Joan McGivney-Membership, Kristy Manning-Legislative Chair, Denise Lieberman-Communications, Marilyn Morton-Pro Vote Members at Large Mary Wochner-Past Chair, Susan Carlson, Sen. Rita Heard Days, St. Louis County Councilwoman Barbara Wall Fraser, Kirkwood Councilwoman Connie Karr, Webster Groves Councilwoman Jeanne Kirkton, Deb Lavender, Kathy McKemy, Margo McNeil, Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford, Creve Coeur Councilwoman Elect Jill Schupp, Rep. Rachel Storch, and Jane Von Kaenel EMPAC: Bev White-Chair, Ann Ross- Treasurer Members at Large Jean Dugan, Karen Grace, Meghan McCormick, Tracy McCreery, Maureen McGrath The Women's Political Caucus is a bipartisan grassroots organization that works to increase the number of women in elected and appointed office. With active chapters in St. Louis and Kansa City, the State Caucus will meet March 1, 2008, in Columbia.
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