With eye on female voters, Wasserman Schultz, Obama mark Title IX anniversary

Submitted by Mastodon on Sat, 2012-06-23 19:58

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'Lawmakers and President Obama on Saturday celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX, which ensured equal rights for men and women in education.

Obama and other Democrats marking the occasion didn’t mention politics, but the coordinated effort seemed aimed at 2012 voters, particularly women.

Democrats all year have been doing everything they can to create a gender gap between Obama and his presumptive GOP opponent this fall, Mitt Romney.

“From addressing inequality in math and science education to preventing sexual assault on campus to fairly funding athletic programs, Title IX ensures equality for our young people in every aspect of their education,” President Barack Obama wrote in a Newsweek op-ed published Saturday. “It’s a springboard for success.”'

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