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Obama Campaign Launches Maryland Women for Obama Leadership Committee
Chicago, IL – The Obama campaign announced the Women for Obama Leadership committee in Maryland today. The Maryland state committee will join similar structures in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina and other key February 5th states set up to lead a national network of 20,000 women who are organizing on behalf of Barack Obama. The campaign also recently introduced a new video focused on women that will be shown at the kickoff event this evening. The video can be viewed at my.barackobama.com/page/invite/wfodoc20071120. “What I am hearing from women across the country is that they are looking for a leader who will put them first, who will remember that balancing work and family is a challenge for millions. When our leaders forget that fact we lose focus on what is important,” said Barack Obama. “The values I learned as the son of a single mother, as the grandson of a strong Midwestern woman and from my wife and two daughters are a not only a part of who I am, but a part of what keeps me fighting for change we can believe in.” “Every woman I know, regardless of race, education, income and background, is struggling to keep her head above water. We have spent the last decade talking a good game about family values, but I haven’t seen much evidence that we actually value women or families. But we have a real opportunity in this election to create major change – to bring everyone to the table like never before – to get women and families the support they need to not only survive but thrive,” said Michelle Obama. Since the launch of Women for Obama in April, the group has played a key role in Barack Obama’s campaign for President. By focusing on fundraising, grassroots and online organizing, Women for Obama has built a network of women who will play an instrumental role in sending Barack Obama to the White House. Maryland Women for Obama Steering Committee Members Include:State Senator Verna Jones, Baltimore CityState Senator Lisa Gladden, Baltimore CityState Delegate Aisha Braveboy, Prince George's CountyState Delegate Jolene Ivey, Prince George's CountyState Delegate Cheryl Glen, Baltimore CityState Delegate Sue Kullen, Calvert CountyState Delegate Gerron Levi, Prince George's CountyCouncilwoman Helen Holton, Baltimore CityCouncilwoman Jennifer Terrasa, Howard County Councilwoman Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, President of Baltimore City CouncilState's Attorney Patricia Jessamy, Baltimore CityBoard of Education Member Dr. Judy Docca, Montgomery County Councilmember Moonyene Jackson-Amis, Eastern Shore
Penny McCrimmon, Baltimore County
Alice Torriente, Baltimore CityVeris Lee, Baltimore CitySharane Miller, Baltimore CityKathleen Miller, Baltimore CountyErnestine Jolivet, Baltimore CountyKarren Pope Onwukwe, Prince George's CountyWalakewon Blegay, Prince George's CountyRoxanne Taylor, Prince George's CountyCorriece Gwynn, Prince George's CountyPatrice Alexander Ficklin, Prince George's CountyVanessa Ali, Montgomery CountyJean Bailey, Montgomery CountyBonita Phinney, Ann Arundel CountyCorey Paterson, Maryland Students for Barack ObamaChristine Kennard, Howard County### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2007Contact: Obama Press; (312) 819-2423