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Sufferin’ Till Suffrage

Thursday, February 11, 2010

While doing some research for the Mothers of Intention book, I came across the Schoolhouse Rock videos on government and our political system. I thought at least for my friends who are still snowbound on the East Coast, this could…

On My Way to Vote With the Flu!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

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All I can say is WTF? I was fine last night, all ready to talk politics on a local DC TV station tonight. Woke up this morning with so many aches and symptoms that it’s going to take every last…

I’ll Gladly Give You a Chance to Win an Election Day Gift Bag on Tuesday for your Voting Story Today!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

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Yes, that’s a really tortured Wimpy reference, but bear with me! I’d like to collect as many good and bad voting stories as possible for upcoming posts and I’m willing to give you a chance at some cool swag…

Taking Our Daughters to the Polls

Friday, October 24, 2008

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I wish there was early voting in my state. If there was, I would take advantage of it, especially so it would be easier to take PunditGirl, now a third-grader, to the polls with me to vote. She’s still…

Opted, Pushed or Just Plain Not Welcome?

Friday, July 25, 2008

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It’s the economy, stupid. No matter how we parse it, so many things seem to come back to that famous Bill Clinton campaign mantra. It’s still the economy in terms of major issues in this election. And…

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

Tuesday, 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…

How Many Ways Are There to Look at Women Voters?

Friday, February 15, 2008

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In last week’s New York Times Magazine article 16 Ways of Looking at a Female Voter, controversial author Linda Hirshman pointed to many studies and analyses that supposedly support the premise that, even though there have been many…

7.6 Million Women Voters Being Ignored

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

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In 2004, George Bush beat out John Kerry for the White House by just over three million votes. The 2008 race is bound to be a close one, as well. I know the candidates have been a little preoccupied with…

Homemakers But Not Opinion Makers?

Thursday, August 30, 2007

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Mothers, however we define ourselves in terms of our employment, are not viewed by the world at large as opinion makers. I had this sad revelation while the PunditMom family was away on vacation and I continued to…

$27 = Political Influence

Monday, August 20, 2007

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Would you be willing to give up your Decaf LowFat Caramel Macchiato with Extra Foam for a week? Many of us have so few personal indulgences, the thought of going caffeine-free for a week could be tough, especially…

is "mother’s milk" trumping the mommy-blogger?

Friday, August 3, 2007

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I’m David Wescott, the political hack/PR flack who blogs about blogging at It’s Not a Lecture, and I’m so grateful to PunditMom for letting me borrow her soapbox today. One of the things I do is track the issues-based…

Are We Hillary’s Peeps?

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

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Cross-posted from Work It, Mom! Yes, Hillary is ahead of her opponents in some of the polls — at the moment. And the reason she’s ahead is because more Democratic women voters favor her as a presidential candidate…