Maryland Launches Women for Obama Leadership Committee

Karren Pope-Onwukwe, Maryland Women for Obama — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:08:28 EST

Campaign Press Release:

This week the campaign offically launched the Women for Obama Leadership committee in Maryland. This committee joins a 20,000 women-strong grassroots network anchored by the early states and additional committees in 12 February 5 States.

The campaign also introduced a new video focused on women that was shown at recent launches of several Women for Obama leadership committees in the February 5 States.

The video can be viewed at: http://my.barackobama.com/WFO_documentary

“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.

Pictured above:Maryland DNC Committeewoman and members of Maryland Women for Obama Karren Pope-Onwukwe, State Senator Verna Jones and Easton City Councilwoman Moonyene Jackson-Amis.

Maryland Women for Obama Steering Committee Members Include: State Senator Verna Jones, Baltimore City State Senator Lisa Gladden, Baltimore City State Delegate Aisha Braveboy, Prince George's County State Delegate Jolene Ivey, Prince George's County State Delegate Cheryl Glen, Baltimore City State Delegate Sue Kullen, Calvert County State Delegate Gerron Levi, Prince George's County Councilwoman Helen Holton, Baltimore City Councilwoman Jennifer Terrasa, Howard County Councilwoman Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, President of Baltimore City Council State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy, Baltimore City Board of Education Member Dr. Judy Docca, Montgomery County Councilmember Moonyene Jackson-Amis, Eastern Shore Penny McCrimmon, Baltimore County Alice Torriente, Baltimore City Veris Lee, Baltimore City Sharane Miller, Baltimore CityKathleen Miller, Baltimore County Ernestine Jolivet, Baltimore County Karren Pope Onwukwe, Prince George's County Walakewon Blegay, Prince George's CountyRoxanne Taylor, Prince George's County Corriece Gwynn, Prince George's County Patrice Alexander Ficklin, Prince George's County Vanessa Ali, Montgomery County Jean Bailey, Montgomery County Bonita Phinney, Ann Arundel County Corey Paterson, Maryland Students for Barack Obama Christine Kennard.

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Maryland Launches Women for Obama Leadership Committee