Allison Stevens

Clinton’s Legacy Leaves Light on for Other Women

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● June 4, 2008

Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid came to an end with primaries on June 3. Her defeat by Barack Obama dashed the hopes of many, yet her candidacy dramatically increased female voters and may change U.S. politics for the foreseeable future.

Women’s Groups Press Dems on Michigan, Florida

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● May 29, 2008

Leaders of major women’s rights groups pressed Howard Dean, the Democratic party chair, on Wednesday to seat delegates from Michigan and Florida and resist pressures on Hillary Clinton to bow out of the presidential race.

Women’s Vote up for Grabs if Clinton Not in Race

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● May 20, 2008

Hillary Clinton sailed to victory in Kentucky Tuesday but her election prospects are fading. Disappointed Clinton backers say they won’t fall in line for Barack Obama, even though they will provide him a boost with get-out-the-vote efforts.

After Big Win in West Va. Hillary Vows to Press On

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● May 14, 2008

As West Virginia gave Hillary Clinton another chance to display political grit, her female supporters are battling back bow-out pressures. Lower-ticket female politicians, meanwhile, have been benefiting from the high-voltage race.

Clinton, Obama Each Win One

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● May 5, 2008

Two female gubernatorial candidates in North Carolina and Indiana drew strength from the Clinton-Obama rivalry. One female voter registration drive–Women’s Voices, Women’s Vote–is fueling controversy at the top of the ticket.

Women’s Vote Gives Clinton Pennsylvania Win

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● April 23, 2008

Women once again gave Clinton a critical primary victory, delivering her enough votes to give her a 10-point edge in Pennsylvania. She may not yet be able to overcome Obama.