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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Wed Jul 11, 2012, 06:53 AM Jul 2012

High-powered lesbians create a PAC of their own

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_LESBIAN_SUPER_PAC?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-07-11-00-03-18

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- As a co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, her politically active family's sole Democrat, and a sister with three brothers, Laura Ricketts is comfortable being the odd woman out.

But it has not escaped her notice that lesbians such as her are in the minority at political events for gay donors, whether it's a White House reception or a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, who hopes to become the first openly lesbian member of the U.S. Senate.

So Ricketts immediately embraced an idea by a fellow Chicago businesswoman who approached her a few months ago about creating a first-of-its kind political action committee to champion candidates and causes that appeal to lesbian voters.

LPAC, as the independent super PAC was christened, will be launched Wednesday with the freedom to spend unrestricted amounts of money for or against candidates.
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High-powered lesbians create a PAC of their own (Original Post) xchrom Jul 2012 OP
Thanks, xchrom! Here's a link to the LPAC website. Zorra Jul 2012 #1
Recommended. William769 Jul 2012 #2

Zorra

(27,670 posts)
1. Thanks, xchrom! Here's a link to the LPAC website.
Thu Jul 12, 2012, 09:52 AM
Jul 2012
LPAC

Why was LPAC created?

Women’s equality and well-being is under attack in a way this country has not seen in decades;
As a result, a dramatic window of opportunity exists to counter this onslaught by electing strong pro-women candidates running for office;
We believe that a strong lesbian PAC will influence the political and social landscape generating results.


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