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High-powered lesbians launch first-of-its-kind super PAC to champion womens, gay rights
By Associated Press, Published: July 10
SAN FRANCISCO As a co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, her politically active familys 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 its 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.
Being a woman and being gay is really a unique position in our society, said Ricketts, a co-chair of the Democratic National Committees LGBT Leadership Council and one of President Barack Obamas fundraising bundlers. I know in my experience of activism, oftentimes it makes a difference if something is women-focused. Its likely to get the attention of women much more easily.
more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/high-powered-lesbians-launch-first-of-its-kind-super-pac-to-champion-womens-gay-rights/2012/07/11/gJQAF8g4bW_story.html
Outstanding!