Practical Guidance for Women Candidates
Julie Kohler, senior vice president for the Democracy Alliance, a progressive donor group, and contributor to The Nation, and Felicia Wong, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute, warn that while women are getting involved in campaigns in large numbers, translating that to office-holders could take more training and development.
"This organic wave of enthusiasm we're seeing doesn't constitute a political strategy. A strategy does require long-term institutions" that can nurture people about what it means to run for office, and be a progressive, from early in their careers, says @FeliciaWongRI.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) May 31, 2018
Fundraising numbers are important, but shouldn't be the only test of viability. People should ask whether a candidate can really connect with people in her community + whether she can mobilize a field team, says @FeliciaWongRI.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) May 31, 2018
In candidates: people want bold ideas; they want change; they want someone who is going to try to make a difference in their lives. That doesn't mean candidates can't be pragmatic...and still stay true to their progressive values, says @juliekkohler1.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) May 31, 2018
