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President Obama Loves the Super Bowl

January 30, 2012

Well, at least he seems to like this Super Bowl between Romney and Gingrich! Source: NewYorker.com…

Hillary’s Hair: We Can’t Help Ourselves

January 26, 2012

Hillary Clinton and her controversial headbands are back! While President Obama’s State of the Union address has been much talked about and we loved seeing now-retired Congresswoman Gabby Giffords make her appearance on the House floor as he gave …

Gabby Giffords: I Know We’ll See Her Again

January 23, 2012

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I think we can all agree that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is an amazing woman. Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat or somewhere in between, I have a feeling you’ve been rooting for the woman many of us now just …

Political Crazy Times!

January 19, 2012

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There is just TOO much going on in the world of presidential politics to weigh in on all the pundit-y goodness that could surely fill pages of this site! But what’s a girl to do when the whole world of …

My Hillary Clinton Fantasy!

January 19, 2012

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Poor Hillary Clinton. She never gets a break when it comes to the political rumor mill. Will she run against President Obama in 2012? Did she say she wanted to retire from being Secretary of State in a second-term Obama …

4 Ways Michelle Obama Should Celebrate Her Birthday

January 17, 2012

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Happy birthday, Michelle Obama! Turning 48? Hey, you’re still just a youngster! You know what they say — 48 is the new 28. If you’re even a little bit like me, though, at 48 you see can see that big …

7 Reasons Men Rule in Politics

January 14, 2012

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Men still rule the school when it comes to the world of politics. I know that’s not really news, but it’s good to have someone do a study about this sort of thing just to remind us that the more …

Jodi Kantor Looks at “The Obamas” as Parents

January 13, 2012

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The just-released, best-selling book “The Obamas“ written by New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor is getting a lot of push back from the White House in connection with her reporting of Mrs. Obama’s interactions with the President’s …

Why I Want to Read “The Obamas”

January 11, 2012

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I wasn’t lucky enough to get an early peek at “The Obamas,” the just-released book about the First Couple and their family, how they’ve fared living inside the Washington, D.C beltway, and the impact their experiences have had …

Iowa 2012: Batten Down the Hatches

January 3, 2012

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In just a few hours, the caucusing for both Republicans and Democrats will start in Iowa, officially kicking off the 2012 presidential primary season. I have no doubt it’s going to be a long and bumpy road between now …

Mothers of Intention — Ilina from Dirt and Noise: Involving Your Children in Your Political Passions

December 26, 2011

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Welcome to the latest installment of BlogHer’s series Why I’m Political. I know lots of people steer clear of the world of politics or anything that makes you think about one more televised candidate debate! But the political means …

Plan B & HPV Vaccines: Do Either of These Belong in a Presidential Race?

December 16, 2011

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In presidential campaigns, we expect to hear the candidates weigh in and spar on issues like the economy, taxes, military spending — those issues that impact all of us and which the federal government has some role in dealing with. …