Every other TV commercial I see these days is a battle between Deeds and McDonnell over who represents women better. Perhaps both of these candidates have ideas about how they are the right choice for female voters, but slinging mud instead of having real discussions, could begin to alienate women.
You may wonder why is everyone courting female voters? In addition to the McDonnell thesis drama, in Virginia, women make up 54% of registered voters. That is quite a lot, and that number continues to grow. According to the Washington Post on September 30, "Since the 1980's, as women have entered the workplace in increasing numbers and taken on greater financial responsibility for their families, they have made up an increasing proportion of the electorate."
Instead of spending an enormous amount of money on TV ads to tell everyone how she is the right choice for women, Jody is leading by example. Jody has raised four children, runs a small business, has been a leader in her community, served as State Treasurer, and was the first female Secretary of Finance. Her dedication to promoting job growth, building a greener economy, and improving education shows that she is ready and willing to tackle the big issues that impact all Virginians.
Jody is paving the way for women across Virginia not through empty words, but by actively working to make the Commonwealth a better place for every person male OR female.
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