Run for the presidency of the United States and win the popular vote by a margin of nearly 3 million people. Although women in u. S. Politics began 2017 with some grim numbers, occupying less than 25 of elected offices at all levels of government, we also witnessed a historic women led outpouring by progressives into the streets in the wake of Donald Trumps inauguration. Since then we have seen a massive upsurge in the number of women who are coming forward to run for Political Office. Since the start of this year, more than 11000 women have approached emilys list to discuss their interest in running for office. Compared to only 900 in the 2016 election cycle. That brings us to the Central Point of todays event. Where do we go from here . How do we make the most of this unique moment of political resistance and progressive renewal and turn womens desire for office into electoral reality . We have to start by getting our facts straight. For too long, the conversation about womens Politi
Right now at 11 00, a deadly delivery. What Authorities Say this man brought to a patient that led to her death. Developing tonight act ride malfunctions at a popular state fair. Accused of corruption. A current mayor an former mayor both indicted on federal charges. The scandal is rocking two pens cities. Prosecutors say a paid to play culture exist were youed officials putting for sale signs putting on the city hall of allentown and reading pawlowski and expenseser are are accused of doleing out city contracts, several have pleaded guilty since the corruption investigation began more than two years ago. David spunt is live in allentown with the mayor of response to the charges as well as calls for his reviewing nation. Reporter ed pawlowski is still the mayor, not only does he refuse to step down, he is full steam ahead on his reelection bid. Integrity is incredibly important and i hate that my integrity is in question. Reporter hes going to fight the federal corruption charges hes f
Cities. Prosecutors say a paid to play culture exist were youed officials putting for sale signs putting on the city hall of allentown and reading pawlowski and expenseser are are accused of doleing out city contracts, several have pleaded guilty since the corruption investigation began more than two years ago. David spunt is live in allentown with the mayor of response to the charges as well as calls for his reviewing nation. Reporter ed pawlowski is still the mayor, not only does he refuse to step down, he is full steam ahead on his reelection bid. Integrity is incredibly important and i hate that my integrity is in question. Reporter hes going to fight the federal corruption charges hes facing. He held a News Conference with his attorney and supporters cheered while others chanted to quote, lock him up. Federal Authorities Say pawlowski and Vaughn Spencer ran play to pay schemes that benefitted not only politically but personally pawlowski and spencer essentially put a for sale sign
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Showman jerry lewis. We begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. U. S. S. John s. Mccain collided with a merchant vessel. A search and rescue mission is under way for ten missing sailors. The disastrous collision happened in one of the worlds busiest ports. You see that giant gaping hole in its side, thats the point of impact. Its the second accident involving a ship from the navys seventh fleet in two months. President trump is poised to unveil a new strategy for afghanistan tonight. Do you agree that President Trump is mentally unstable . There are serious issues with our president that arent going to go away. Indeed, with the pressures of the job may get worse. Military drills under way between the u. S. And south korea. There is a red line. We are not going to sit back and have our people targeted by regime. The wait for the Great American eclipse is almost over. Millions are getting ready for a spectacular dance between the sun and moon. Be su