There may be a big election in a few days, but here in the parts of New Jersey, New York and other areas that fell victim to the worst of Hurricane Sandy’s wrath, I’m not sure quite as many people remember or care. As President Obama and Mitt Romney continue on the campaign trail, stumping [...]
Tag Archives | Election 2012
I’m a Swing Voter: My Optimistic Prediction
This is the fourth in a series of posts about why I find myself, a historical Democrat, becoming conflicted about who I will vote for this year. I guess I’m a swing voter. I’m worried about footing the bill for Baby Boomer retirement, I’m still not over the fact that Hillary Clinton lost and then [...]
I’m a Swing Voter: I’m Older, Wiser and Resent Baby Boomers
Early voting has started and for the first time in my life I’m a swing voter. I have voted the Democratic ticket since I turned 18. My first presidential candidate was Bill Clinton. Full disclosure: When I didn’t know who a candidate, judge or other elected administrator was, I voted for Democrats and women. But [...]
Presidential Food Politics
As November quickly approaches, there is no sign that the big three issues — the economy, gay rights, and women’s reproductive freedoms — are going to give up their firm hold on the national political stage. With both candidates keeping their eye on those issues with which they’re strongest — President Obama focusing heavily on [...]
Mitt Romney: Paul Ryan’s Newest Liability
Twitter may be all atwitter with talk of the newly announced “GOP Dream Team”, but what everyone’s really thinking is, “Hey Mittens, don’t screw this up!” Paul Ryan is this year’s conservative golden boy. He’s a blue-collar raised, young gun, budgetary pen wielding, economic whiz kid who’s not afraid of a little hard work, has [...]
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I Want My Mother Back
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Charles Ramsey and the Racial Language Barrier
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Brave’s Merida is Herself Again. But for How Long?
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Can “Maybe” Empower Our Children in Times of Fear?
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When Big Pharma “Strong” Arms Mothers, We All Lose
