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Rick Santorum: GOP Ladies’ Man

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Conservative women voters LOVE Rick Santorum! While those of us on the Democratic side of the aisle worry about what will happen to our access to birth control and our reproductive health rights if the former Pennsylvania Senator were to …

New Study Calls “Mom Bloggers” Politically Influential. Isn’t That What I Said?

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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A recent study entitled, “Mom Bloggers Voices and Votes Influence State of Union” comes to the conclusion that women online have a huge impact on politics and social issues. The graphics proclaim “Mom bloggers vote!” “Mom bloggers care!” …

What I’m Reading …

Monday, October 24, 2011

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As I’m getting ready for some exciting stuff this week (more to come shortly!), I wanted to give you some good reading material for the beginning of the week. I’d love to hear what you think about these articles from …

Do Women Need a Woman to Stay Engaged in the 2012 Race?

Friday, October 14, 2011

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Women candidates for president or vice president have been far and few between in our lifetimes. Until 2008, to see any woman on a national ticket, regardless of party, was a rarity. Sure, there were a couple of famous exceptions …

Mothers of Intention: To Be Tough on Crime, Do You Invest in Prisons or Preschools?

Saturday, April 30, 2011

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American moms aren’t the only ones who get all fired up about politics. With Canadian elections coming up next week, mothers up north are voicing their views on what’s happening in their country. I’m excited to have as my guest …

If You Don’t Vote ….

Friday, October 22, 2010

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If you don’t vote in the 2010 mid-term elections …. … Nevada could have a senator who is out of touch with the issues of her state’s immigrant population and believes any girl or woman who is raped should be …

This “Weary Working Mom” is Weary of Labels

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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I thought it was safe to jump back into the political mom waters after a GOP pollster who’s talking about what “Walmart” moms are thinking this election season tried to smack me down on CNN last week — you know, …

Sufferin’ Till Suffrage

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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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 in …

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 going …

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 now, it is …