Responding to Political Emergencies

* Create an immediate-response team. PPFA has a TOAD (Turn On A Dime) team that meets by phone every day for five minutes to discuss current issues and possible emergencies;

* Identify key external players;

* Consider alliances with other groups. For example, PPFA has partnered with NARAL Pro-Choice America, fellow advocate for privacy and a woman’s right to choose, on emergency political campaigns; and