Weekly Wrap

September 9, 2022

Labor Day has come and gone, the kids are back in school, and we're officially 60 days out from the general election! 

We remember the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch. Our prayers are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Royal Family as they mourn the loss of their Queen. A true trailblazer, Queen Elizabeth ruled for more than 70 years. She was a steady presence in an ever changing global landscape, and served with true dignity and grace.

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley congratulated Liz Truss, her fellow conservative woman, for becoming the new U.K. Prime Minster. Appointing Liz was one of the Queen's final acts.

With Labor Day behind us, we're officially in the final stretch before the midterms and GOP women are flooding the airwaves with some terrific ads. 

Tuesday, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released her first TV ad and celebrated her birthday! Happy Birthday Rep. Miller-Meeks! Click below to watch. 

Wednesday, Rep. Ashley Hinson's (IA-02) new ad touted her work to expand access to mental health care for veterans. Click below to watch. 

Thursday, State Senator Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released an ad pushing back against her opponent's attempts to paint her as an extremist. Click below to watch. 

Campaign Spotlight

This week, WFW-endorsed candidate Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has a 10 point lead over Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner, with 44% to only 34% support. Click here to learn more. 

In The News

Axios: Companies are dropping vaccine mandates.

Some companies are rolling back mandates for employee COVID vaccination — but few are making official public statements about it. Why it matters: These moves signal that we’ve shifted into a new chapter of the pandemic — and that employers are desperate to get people back to the office.

Washington Examiner: The secret to stopping inflation? Send in the women! Amanda Adkins (KS-03) is out with a new op-ed this week, calling for policies that make it easier for working moms to enter the workforce, if they choose. "It is critical to our economy and the success of business that women are supported in careers outside the home if that is their choice," Amanda writes. 

Fox News: Group of Republican women underscores 'humanitarian' border crisis 'ignored' by Biden, Democrats. A group of Republican women running for public office came together from different regions across the country last week just outside of McAllen, Texas, on the banks of the Rio Grande to see first hand the ongoing border crisis. 

Lynnwood Times: Republican candidate Tiffany Smiley up 17 points in latest polling. According to a Trafalgar Group poll, Republican candidate Tiffany Smiley has made a tremendous polling gain to be within striking distance of her Democratic challenger Senator Patty Murray (D-WA).

Stay Safe and Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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