The Daily The Plan to Elect Republican Women
Jul 10, 2019
Julie Hirschfeld Davis, a Congressional reporter for The New York Times, brings expert insights on the lack of women in the Republican Party, where only 13 out of 198 House members are female. She discusses a pivotal election in North Carolina and how it may change this dynamic. The conversation delves into strategies for empowering Republican women, the impact of grassroots campaigning, and the challenges posed by gender dynamics in conservative politics. Tune in for a fascinating look at how Republican women are mobilizing for a political comeback.
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Republican Women Underrepresented
- Republican women in the House hit their lowest level in 25 years.
- The 2018 midterms were a disaster for the party, partially due to a lack of female representation.
Susan Brooks' Primary Win
- Susan Brooks shared how she narrowly won her 2012 primary with minimal party support.
- Only one member of Congress, Kathy McMorris-Rogers, endorsed her, highlighting the lack of support for Republican women.
Joan Perry: A Test Case
- The Joan Perry race tests Republican voters' acceptance of female candidates and the party's willingness to support them.
- Winning for Women, an outside group, invested heavily in Perry's campaign.