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July 18, 2008

So, I made it to San Fran and survived the night before parties at BlogHer ‘o8! Now, down to business. I’m going to be on a panel today with Queen of Spain, Diane from Big Green Purse AND …

John McCain and His So-Called Family Values

July 18, 2008

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Most people who know me realize that, notwithstanding my recent crisis of political faith, I will not be voting for John McCain in November. But as an adoptive mother I have a soft spot in my heart for the McCain …

Mothers of Intention — Are My Progressive Values Full of Hate? By Viva La Feminista

July 16, 2008

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Welcome one and all! As I am trying to finish packing and leaving instructions for Mr. PunditMom (don’t forget to pack PunditGirl’s lunch for camp!) before I head out for the BlogHer conference, it’s time for this week’s edition …

When Does Political Satire Cross the Line?

July 15, 2008

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We can make fun of whether Cindy McCain is a trophy wife, John McCain’s age, Hillary’s pantsuits or cleavage, Bill’s love of women, George’s mental prowess and big ears and Al Gore’s stiffness. Everyone seems to laugh …

Ms. POTUS 2036 ??

July 14, 2008

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I thought it was pretty clear cut in eighth grade civics class — to be President of the United States, you have to born in one of the 50 states. Period. A “natural born citizen.” Friends have often commented that …

No BlogTalk Radio Today ;(

July 13, 2008

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I had planned on hosting a MOMocrats BlogTalk Radio session today on Arianna Huffington’s new book The Right is Wrong. But my internet service keeps crapping out on me, so we’re rescheduling SOON! Until the Comcast gods fix whatever …

Why Barack Obama & John McCain Should Be Coming to BlogHer ’08

July 11, 2008

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Last year, after attending my first BlogHer conference, I was a little put out when I discovered that most of the Democratic presidential candidates were making appearances at The Yearly Kos conference just one week later (now called Netroots Nation…

Europeans vs. Americans

July 9, 2008

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Yeah, they LOVE us in Italy. Think George W. had anything to do with this?? …

Mothers of Intention — I Never Thought I’d Thank George W. Bush, But I Might Have To

July 9, 2008

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Welcome back to Mothers of Intention, the place for moms who don’t usually get all political to talk about politics and issues, after last week’s vacation hiatus! This week, please welcome my guest Mother of Intention Christina from A Mommy …

John McCain and the "Summer of Love"

July 8, 2008

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It’s hardly even started, and John McCain can’t resist the chance to make us think things that just aren’t true. His new ad is a compare/contrast about 1969 — McCain’s faulty reference to the “summer of love.” Aside from his …

For the First Time in My Life, I Might Not Vote

July 8, 2008

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I was sad that my big “debut” interview with Good Morning, America didn’t run (breaking news over the course of several days bumped it and made it “old” news). The topic was whether Hillary Clinton supporters would really cross-over and …

Dear PunditMom, This is Reality Calling. Time to Come Home.

July 7, 2008

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Just when you’re getting good and relaxed toward the end of vacation, reality beckons, the real world encroaches and other people do things to remind me that there are too many people in this world who are pigs. I …