Women's issues could be become key to who wins in battleground states like North Carolina. Progressive woman know this and they are already beginning to organize themselves in a big way. Organization is key to the get out the vote effort in these battleground states and the earlier you start the better position you'll be in come election day.

Women's issues such as the right of a woman to chose are usually considered a Democratic issue but an increasing number of women are beginning to cross party lines to vote their conscience on these types of issues. This may be because these issues are more important to younger generations or at least a higher priority when it comes to making voting decisions.

Woman are also increasingly registering as independent voters which means no party owns their vote. Many women believe this gives them more power on election day. Political candidates know that in swing states it is the independent voters that usually make the difference in a tight race.

In the race for President, Obama was the first Democrat to carry North Carolina since Jimmy Carter won in 1976. Many Republicans believe they can win back this battleground state in 2012 but women who are concerned about women's issues are becoming so well organized in the state that some Republicans are beginning to get really concerned about all the grassroots organizing that will likely favor the Democrats.

Only time will tell who wins North Carolina and other battleground states but one thing is for sure - women's issues are sure to take a central role in the outcome.