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

December 26, 2011

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. …

PunditMom’s Holiday Gift Guide!

December 12, 2011

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‘Tis the season for gift guides! While I don’t usually put one together, my amazing friend Samantha from Garza Girls gave me the inspiration to think about what would make the perfect gift for the pundits in your household. After …

Is Rick Santorum Getting a Pass Because He’s a Dad?

December 9, 2011

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Moms on both sides of the political aisle are well-acquainted with the heat high profile women candidates, who happen to be mothers, take when someone raises the “Who’s taking care of the kids question.” It’s something I devoted a whole …

President Obama: Populist for a Day?

December 7, 2011

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Most political observers agree that President Obama has gotten his populist mojo back, at least in front of the camera, just in time for the 2012 campaign. Recent appearances have proven that the 2008 campaign Obama is out in full …

Newt Gingrich Has Got Scrooge & the Grinch Beat!

December 6, 2011

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What do you get if you cross Ebeneezer Scrooge and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas? Why, Newt Gingrich, of course! Well, at least in demeanor, if not in actual appearance. You may recall that old Ebeneezer was a man who …

Herman Cain is Done. Or is He?

December 5, 2011

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Herman, Herman, Herman. Where do I even start with the end of the strange political journey of Herman Cain and his now-defunct presidential campaign? Cain announced over the weekend that he was suspending his presidential bid …

Herman Cain’s Sex Life: I Don’t Want to Hear About It

November 29, 2011

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I’ve been trying not to bang my head against the computer over the latest in the ‘Herman Cain Tries to Go to Washington’ saga. My already-brewing migraine has to do with the revelations of his supposed thirteen-year affair, …

Twittering Teen Ticks Off Governor

November 28, 2011

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If your high school senior goes on a school field trip to learn about state government, but isn’t a fan of the governor or his politics, what’s the best way to express that? (a) A senior thesis on political discourse,…

Dear Super Committee: Here’s a Little Advice

November 21, 2011

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Compromise is not a word that a lot of people on Capitol Hill understand these days. That’s particularly true when those who are entrenched in their own view of things can’t climb out of those trenches without a 12-foot ladder.…

“Princess” Nancy Pelosi Should Be King

November 18, 2011

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GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain isn’t really making a name for himself as a champion for women. With allegations from at least four women that he sexually harassed them, and possibly sexually assaulted one, you’d think he’d dial back the …

Pizza: Capitol Hill’s Favorite Vegetable!

November 17, 2011

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I am so glad I don’t have to worry much anymore about how to get vegetables into my daughters diet — I just need to have her eat more pizza and fries at school! Well, at least that’s what some …