Democratic Quote by Ellen Malcolm
“Between 1972 and 1987, the number of Democratic women in the House had actually gone down, from 14 to 12. EMILY's list started doing House races in 1988.”
About This Quote
Source Organization: EMILY's List founding, 1988
The decline in Democratic women representatives before 1988 shows a need for targeted support, which EMILY's List addresses by funding female candidates.
In simple terms: Women’s representation fell, prompting EMILY’s List to help.
Key Takeaway
Support women candidates to reverse decline.
Themes
politics
gender equality
representation
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
activist
strategic
When to use this quote
- campaign fundraising
- candidate recruitment
- voter outreach
Key Concepts
electoral strategy
advocacy
party dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain gains after elections?
- What other barriers limit women’s political success?
A Different Perspective
EMILY’s List focuses on elections, not broader systemic barriers.
