Media Advisory
November 17, 2006

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Erin Carmany
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MEDIA ADVISORY
2006: Women Taking the Lead

TWO NEW SURVEYS SHOW 2006 ELECTION IS A WATERSHED
ADVANCE FOR WOMEN

Washington , DC - Women emerged as a key voice for change in the 2006 election both as voters and leaders, according to two new surveys of voters. Lifetime Television, Redbook Magazine, Ms . Magazine and the Women Donors Network will release two post election analysis and surveys on women voters, the election and the future of women's leadership.  

• Lifetime Television and Redbook Magazine commissioned a post-election survey of women and men's perceptions of women leaders and how it will impact the new political landscape.
• Ms . Magazine and the Women Donors Network commissioned an exit poll asking about support for a woman speaker and priorities for the next Congress.

The key findings of both surveys and the gender gap will be discussed.

Speakers:
Toby Graff , Vice President of Public Affairs, Lifetime Television
Stacy Morrison , Editor-In Chief, Redbook Magazine
Celinda Lake , President, Lake Research Partners
Eleanor Smeal , Publisher, Ms. Magazine
Donna P. Hall , President and CEO, Women Donors Network

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