EMILY’s List Targeting Rep. Reed In 2014
EMILY’s List today announced its first round of top contenders in the 2014 congressional races, and Tompkins County Chairwoman Martha Robertson, who recently announced her intent to challenge GOP Rep. Tom Reed in NY-23, made the cut.
Robertson and five other congressional hopefuls were put “On the List” by the political action committee, which focuses on electing pro-choice female candidates. This status is just short of a full endorsement, but means the organization is keeping a close eye on a particular race and is highly likely to offer full blown support as campaigns heat up. Also, these preferred candidates get access to the PAC’s “powerful network of supporters,” according to a press release.
“I’m proud to have the support of EMILY’s List and pleased they have acknowledged the importance of this race,” Robertson said. “My opponent seems to think he represents the ultra-conservative deep south instead of New York families looking for bipartisanship and common sense. In Congress, I will fight for middle class families looking for access to quality, affordable health care and to protect our basic rights to make our own healthcare decisions.”
Robertson threw her hat into the ring after Reed’s 2012 opponent, Tompkins County Legislator Nate Shinagawa, decided not to take another shot at trying to unseat the congressman. Shinagawa came surprisingly close to defeating Reed, but that in no doubt thanks in part to higher-than-usual Democratic turnout in a presidential election year
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