Archive | June, 2008
And Then There Was Vacation
So the Democrats seem to have the whole “unity” thing under control. John McCain is apparently going to be spending some time learning about the interwebs. So, as things slow down a bit politically, that’s a good cue for me …
Continue reading...Oh No, He Di’int!
June 27, 2008
Grover Norquist. There’s a right-wing name that sends shivers up my liberal spine. While I’ve come to take whatever he says with a big ol’ salt lick, even he outdid himself today. According to Political Punch: Conservative activist Grover …
Continue reading...Unity NOW!
June 27, 2008
When I first heard about the Unity, New Hampshire appearance of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to promote — what else, Democratic party unity — all I could think of was George’s father on Seinfeld yelling, “SERENITY NOW!!” You may …
Continue reading...Unity Now?
June 26, 2008
Friday, all political eyes will be on Unity, New Hampshire for the Unite for Change speech that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are going to deliver. I understand the campaign’s desire to have a little symbolism, but for me …
Continue reading...Dear Vanity Fair, Stop Asking Stupid Questions about Adoption
June 26, 2008
Vanity Fair gets PunditMom’s new “Stupidest Question of the Month” award! I only occasionally buy Vanity Fair, but I’m stocking up on some vacation reading and thought the the July issue would be good on the airplane. Angelina Jolie of …
Continue reading...Mothers of Intention — Summer Reading List!
June 25, 2008
For something a little different for Mothers of Intention this week, I give you the PunditMom summer reading list! Here are some volumes on active political women to keep you energized through the long political summer! Madam President: Shattering the …
Continue reading...This Might Become My New Bedtime Favorite!
June 25, 2008
And I know PunditGirl will like it, too! Goodnight Bush!…
Continue reading...Bush Says New Moms and Their Babies Cost Too Much
June 24, 2008
When it was time to travel to China to bring home our little PunditBaby, I was working at a large government agency in a pretty senior position. I assumed that I would be able to take paid maternity leave, …
Continue reading...We’re Not Niche Voters, We’re the Majority
June 24, 2008
In keeping with my new $27 political revolution, I’m hoping to attend a book party tonight for the authors of The She Spot: Why Women are the Market for Changing the World. I met one of the authors, Lisa …
Continue reading...Five-Year-Old Ben Gives PunditGirl a Run for Her Money
June 23, 2008
Ben also wants to push George Bush off his “throne.” Hmmmm … Ben and PunditGirl. A match made in heaven?? Also, don’t forget to check out my $27 Political Revolution! Join in, make a difference AND get a cool blog …
Continue reading...The Year of Turning 50 — Facing My Mortality After Tim Russert
June 23, 2008
I know after reading that headline, you’re probably thinking, “Well, THAT’S a tad melodramatic!” And as a general matter, I would agree with you. But as I inch closer and closer to the next birthday, the knot in the …
Continue reading...MOMocrats Podcast Sunday: Who’s Turning From Red to Blue?
June 21, 2008
Join host Julie Pippert and MOMocrats Donna and Stephanie this Sunday, June 22 at 6 pm Eastern/3 pm Pacific for a lively discussion of the week’s news, some insight on states going from red to blue in November, and an …
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June 27, 2008
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