Candidate Delivers Convention Speech While In Labor

Erin Maye Quade (D), who went into labor the morning of the Minnesota Democratic party’s convention Saturday, “had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction, but ultimately pushed through to finish it,” KMSP reports.

“The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.”

Quade “withdrew from the nominating process after her opponent, Justin Emmerich, won the first round, 91-74. As Maye Quade then rushed to the hospital, Emmerich went on to win the final round unopposed, securing the party’s endorsement for the Aug. 9 primary.”

It’s absolutely stunning the party did not postpone the nominating vote.