New Poll Shows For-Profit Education Good for Economy Lake Research Partners’ President Celinda Lake and Michael J. Wilson published an article on The Huffington Post about a new poll on for-profit education for Americans For Democratic Action Education Fund. Latest GW-Battleground Poll is Released Read more here. Annise Parker Wins Historic Election in Houston Lake Research Partners’ President Celinda Lake and Partners Bob Meadow and Joshua Ulibarri are thrilled to congratulate Houston Controller – and Mayor-Elect – Annise Parker on her victory in Houston’s runoff election. Parker won the runoff election with 52.8% support compared to 47.2% for her opponent, former City Attorney Gene Locke. Parker becomes the first out lesbian to win a mayoral election to lead a major American city. We are proud to be part of that effort and heartily congratulate Mayor-elect Parker, her entire campaign team, and everyone else who helped in this phenomenal and historic effort. Read more here. Martha Coakley wins Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts Lake Research Partners is thrilled to congratulate our client Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on her inspiring victory on December 9th, 2009, in the Democratic Primary special election to succeed the late Senator Ted Kennedy. In a field of four strong candidates, Martha Coakley won by an impressive 19 points over her nearest opponent—numbers that matched our polling to a tee. She advances to the General special election, where if elected she will become the first woman U.S. Senator elected in Massachusetts. We would also like to congratulate the truly wonderful team that helped make this victory a reality, including Kevin Conroy and Dennis Newman on the ground, Greg Pinelo and Anson Kaye of GMMB, and Chris Esposito and the rest of EMILY’s List. Read more here. Celinda Lake article published on the Huffington Post On November 19, Celinda Lake and Amy Gershkoff published an article in the Huffington Post website about the challenges facing political campaigns who are trying to reach working women.