EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler, On the Importance of Electing Pro-Choice Democratic Women

EMILYs List president, Jessica Mackler, joins The Electorette to discuss the importance of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to office—candidates who are unapologetic advocates for reproductive rights. We also discuss how unified messaging about abortion rights, among all Democrats, will energize voters. Lastly, we discuss the crucial role Vice President Kamala Harris has in being an outspoken advocate for reproductive justice. From this Episode EMILYs List Candidates EMILY's List Incumbents "On Notice" Kamala Harris Reproductive Freedoms Tour Women Vote Episodes Summary Summary Abortion access and its impact on elections. 0:00 Jennifer Taylor-Skinner interviews EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler on post-Dobbs electoral politics. Democrats have successfully framed abortion as a clear choice in elections, leading to wins when messaging is clear and personal. Jessica Mackler: When we run on #ReproductiveRights, we win in elections. Jennifer Taylor-Skinner: Alabama special election shows the power of advocating for reproductive rights to energize voters. VP Kamala Harris' leadership on reproductive rights. 5:50 Kamala Harris has been consistent and outspoken about reproductive justice, calling Republicans extremists and vowing to veto a national abortion ban. Vice President Kamala Harris has been a consistent champion of reproductive freedom throughout her career. Abortion and reproductive rights in the 2022 midterm elections. 9:01 Democrats are consistent on messaging around reproductive rights and abortion, with men and women on the same page. Women elected leaders bring unique perspectives to the issue, which can make a real difference in messaging and outcomes. Larry Hogan, the former Governor of Maryland, and current Republican candidate for the Senate, has an anti-choice record, and supports the Republican plan to ban abortion nationally. Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for the Maryland Senate race, is a champion for reproductive freedom, and Maryland voters will choose her over Hogan. The Republican Vice Presidential pick may be a problem for Trump due to their anti-choice record. The Biden-Harris ticket has a clear contrast on reproductive rights, with a champion on the ticket and an anti-choice record from Trump. Abortion rights and the upcoming election. 15:28 Jessica Mackler: "Underestimating women's outrage on abortion rights is a bad choice for Republicans." Jessica Mackler: "Democratic ticket will defend and restore reproductive rights, while Republican ticket will restrict them." Jessica Mackler: "We can deliver a democratic trifecta driven by women candidates." Jessica Mackler: "We've seen people turn out for reproductive freedom in elections." Jessica Mackler: "Securing power will allow us to restore these rights." Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. And please spread the word by telling your friends, family, and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter #AbortionRights #ReproductiveRights #AngelaAlsobrooks #MarilynLands #LarryHogan #Election2024 #KamalaHarris #EMILYsList #JessicaMackler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices