Posted on 04/25/16
| News Source: Baltimore Sun
We, the undersigned, staunch Democrats and feminists, support the mission of EMILY's List to elect pro-choice women to office in local, state and national positions.
But we are also united by our shared commitment to electing the most outstanding candidates to political office — candidates who have a successful track record of effecting change on the many issues that matter to us. That is why we unequivocally and wholeheartedly support Rep. Chris Van Hollen to succeed Barbara Mikulski as the next senator from Maryland.
Mr. Van Hollen has represented Maryland's 8th Congressional District with distinction since 2003. He is a very effective legislator with a significant track record of consistently delivering to the people of the state of Maryland.
Among his many accomplishments, Congressman Van Hollen:
•Has earned 100 percent ratings from Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro Choice America, and the American Association of University Women every year since his election to Congress.
•Helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which became the first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2009.
•Has been a leader in the fight for reasonable measures to...read more The Baltimore Sun