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Campaign Decisions

Campaign Decisions

Campaign Decisions

The Honorable Constance A. Morella describes designing campaign materials.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

"Connie"

"Connie"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella describes the personal element of her campaign buttons.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

Equal Rights Amendment

Equal Rights Amendment

Equal Rights Amendment

The Honorable Constance A. Morella discusses her inspiration to run for Congress in 1974.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

Excluded from Appropriations

Excluded from Appropriations

Excluded from Appropriations

The Honorable Constance A. Morella reflects on the inner politics of committee assignments.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

"I Wasn't Supposed to Win"

"I Wasn't Supposed to Win"

"I Wasn't Supposed to Win"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella reflects on her personable campaigning efforts in 1986.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

Moving in the Right Direction

Moving in the Right Direction

Moving in the Right Direction

The Honorable Constance A. Morella predicts the number of women serving in Congress 150 years after Jeannette Rankin was elected.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

"Out of the Box"

"Out of the Box"

"Out of the Box"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella remembers working across party lines to find support for legislation.

The Honortable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

"Strong Women"

"Strong Women"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella shares memories of the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Room, a retiring space for women Members.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

"That Gal's Got Spunk"

"That Gal's Got Spunk"

"That Gal's Got Spunk"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella remembers Representative Martha Griffiths of Michigan.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

The Double Standard

The Double Standard

The Double Standard

The Honorable Constance A. Morella remembers being questioned for choosing to run for the state legislature while raising a family.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

Women Leaders

Women Leaders

The Honorable Constance A. Morella discusses the effect of women in leadership positions.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

"Work a Little Harder"

"Work a Little Harder"

"Work a Little Harder"

The Honorable Constance A. Morella discusses how women Members gain respect in the House.

The Honorable Constance A. Morella, U.S. Representative of Maryland

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