EMILY’s List, the PAC that raises millions to support pro-choice, Democratic women candidates, will endorse Kathleen Falk for Wisconsin governor Thursday. Falk is running against Gov. Scott Walker in his likely recall election.
Last year, when Democrats forced recall votes on several Republican state senators in Wisconsin, EMILY’s List became deeply involved because several women were running in those elections. Already, the PAC is involved in Badger State this cycle supporting Senate candidate Rep. Tammy Baldwin.
EMILY’s List hopes to use the networks it has used in these raises to help Falk into the governor’s office. This means the group will not only endorse in name, but fundraise for Falk as well. From the announcement:
“The people of Wisconsin are fed-up with Republican Governor Scott Walker’s anti-worker, anti-family policies. The harmful right-wing agenda being forced on Wisconsin by Scott Walker and his big-money corporate allies has fired up working families across the country who are demanding change. The answer is the experienced leadership of Kathleen Falk,” said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List. “Kathleen is a strong candidate with a long history of service in Wisconsin and we are thrilled to endorse her for Governor today. EMILY’s List has known Kathleen for over a decade and has watched as she has consistently fought for women and families. A tenacious advocate for jobs, workers rights and women’s health, Kathleen is exactly who we need to stand up to the radical Republican agenda and get things done in Wisconsin.”
