The group today launched its "opening salvo" of the 2012 election cycle, naming 5 targeted GOP freshmen. Among them: Broward's Allen West.
The group says the 5 meet two criteria: "Despite short tenures, they've already amassed appallingly anti-woman, anti-family records. And second, there is major Democratic female talent waiting in the wings."
In West's case, West Palm Beach mayor Lois Frankel has announced she's running.
"These Republican freshmen ran saying they'd focus on jobs," said EMILY's List president Stephanie Schriock. "But when they got to office they pulled a bait-and-switch on voters. Instead of creating jobs, they've worked tirelessly on an anti-woman, anti-family agenda that takes away women's rights and freedoms."
In the 2009-10 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $38.5 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates. Its other 2012 targets are: Reps. Charlie Bass, N.H., Chris Cravaack, MN., Paul Gosar, AZ., and Joe Heck, Nev.
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