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Women Impacting the Nation is a fundraising committee and non-profit conservative, religious women's organization. It was started by Senators Elizabeth Dole and Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Kay Granger. [1]

The organization encourages support of the military. W.I.N. provides education and resources in topics like "is America a Christian Nation?". They are affiliated with the Republican party.


Judeo-Christian Values

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An important tenant of the organization is to "support those who take a stand for those Judeo-Christian values upon which our country is founded."[2]

Activities of W.I.N.

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W.I.N. Talk Groups

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W.I.N. organizes talk groups for women. The discussion are for "reading and talking about God’s truth in our government."[3]

The starter book list includes Take Back America by Mat Staver. The book warns that "America is broken" and declares "We need God in America again."[4]

Pray for our Nation

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For Women Impacting the Nation, God is the Issue.

W.I.N. meets in the mornings for prayer.[5]

Political Acumen

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For Women Impacting the Nation, Politics Easy as P.I.E..

The W.I.N. vision is chapters in every city to carry out the Judeo-Christian mission.[6]

The up-and-coming Presidential hopeful, Allen West, spoke with the Florida chapters. The Women Impacting the Nation were encouraged about their stereotypical female strength.[7][8]

Financials

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W.I.N. received almost $70,000 in donations during the 2008 election cycle. Famous donors include Mitt Romney ($5000) and Cathy Gillespie (married to Ed Gillespie). No political candidate received contributions from the W.I.N. in the '08 election cycle.[9]

Social Influence

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In 2009, W.I.N. participated in a fundraising benefit with PAC Common Sense Common Solutions. [10]

References

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  1. ^ ryanteaguebeckwith, ryanteaguebeckwith (June 15, 2007). "Women Winners". Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  2. ^ "About W.I.N." Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  3. ^ "W.I.N. talk groups". Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  4. ^ "Books". Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  5. ^ "Pray for our Nation". Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  6. ^ "About W.I.N." Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  7. ^ Burton, Nsenga (June 15, 2011). "Allen West: American Men Neutered by 'Liberal Women'". Root. Retrieved June 16, 2011. Allen West: American Men Neutered by 'Liberal Women'
  8. ^ Resnikoff, Ned (April 27, 2011). "Rep. Allen West's Phallocentric Theory of Deficit Reduction". Ms. Retrieved June 16,2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "Campaign Money". Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  10. ^ "Benefit". Retrieved June 16, 2011.
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