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EMILY’s List, a national organization dedicated to electing pro-choice women to public office, has endorsed fourth district congressional candidate Becky Greenwald in her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Tom Latham.
From their press release, sent minutes ago:
In this history-making campaign, Becky Greenwald will be the first woman to represent Iowa in the United States House of Representatives. Born and raised in Iowa, Greenwald has a strong understanding of the needs and concerns of everyday Iowans. Greenwald has been actively involved in the agricultural business in Iowa for over two decades. In Congress, she is committed to fighting for the issues that are most important to voters in the fourth district – forging a sustainable energy plan, ensuring access to health care, and fighting for higher wages and income security. In addition to her work at Iowa seed companies, she has held many leadership positions in the state Democratic Party and with agricultural organizations such as the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) and Iowa Forage and Grassland Council (IFGC). Becky Greenwald is committed to working for the families of the fourth district by standing with them on today’s critical issues and by bringing a new brand of politics to Washington.
Just yesterday, desmoinesdem criticized the organization for not stepping in to support Greenwald.
In her own campaign press release, Greenwald welcomed the endorsement but emphasized that her goals extend beyond just making history for women by winning a congressional seat:
“We are thrilled that EMILY’s List has endorsed our race,†said Becky Greenwald. “EMILY’s List recognized the opportunity to make history this year.â€
“But I’m not going to Washington to make history. I will go to Washington, roll up my sleeves, and work across the aisle to get things done for the people of the 4th District,†Greenwald continued. “For too long, Tom Latham has been a wingman for George Bush and blames Congress, the same place he has been for 14 years, for getting nothing done for Iowans. Enough is enough.â€
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