Comments on: Because I Want To See A Bit of Me In That White House, Too

By: Laurie (your homie)

Laurie (your homie) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:24:23 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever even heard the McCain’s discussing their kids (no more than a fleeting, occasional reference), or have seen them in public appearances. I don’t care how old they are, that’s just weird.

By: ByJane

ByJane — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:29:18 +0000

Erin,
I’m sitting across from you right now, and I’d shout my comment, except that you’re being interviewed or something. So here’s what I’d say if I wasn’t so well-mannered: I agree with you about Obama in that he definitely gets my vote, but I feel very wary of this need to identify personally with the candidate. It seems to me that that’s how we got George (Great Guy to Have a Beer With) Bush.
Jane

By: Ginger

Ginger — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:26:00 +0000

I agree. I see much of myself in Michelle and I hope that other women do too.

By: RBM

RBM — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:18:25 +0000

Some of the comments above seem correct — that neither candidate is going to hurt financially despite the outcome of the election and that the McCain’s don’t speak is much about their current experiences perhaps because their kids are older now. What those things don’t change for me is that I do want someone that relates (in some way) to what our family is going through. Maybe it’s naive of me, but it’s because I think family issues may be more of a priority for someone directly “in the frying pan”. Yes, that’s selfish. But that’s why it’s my vote and why everyone else gets their own.

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:38:49 +0000

I do think the Obama’s are a bit more like me. Durig the DNC convention it was mentioned that the only way Michelle would travel was if a family member was with her girls. I think it was her mom who stayed with them. It may be my own bias but Cindy McCain looks plastic to me. I am not a Gov. Palin fan either. She just reminds me of Karen from “Will and Grace.” Thank you for putting into words and clarifying the jumbled thoughts I have been trying to sort out.

By: ChiliMac

ChiliMac — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:34:45 +0000

I can appreciate what you are saying. I do know Sen and Cindy McCain have spoken about things similar to what you are saying. I think you do not hear as much about it from them because their children are older. The youngest McCain child is 18 I believe what the youngest Obama child is 7. (I’m going of the years, I don’t know exact birth dates.) But I do think that is part of the energy Gov Palin brings to the Republican ticket. She is obviously going through a lot of the same family experiences.

By: Karen Sugarpants

Karen Sugarpants — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:34:26 +0000

I totally get what you mean. Unfortunately, women in the workforce have been taught not to show emotion or any sort of weakness – and sadly, family is a sign of weakness. It’s gotten better since my days of a 26 year old mother who managed a division of a major company – (God forbid I ever took time to be with Dylan for any reason), but maybe I’m naive because I call my own shots now.
You’re right – Michelle Obama seems so much more human than Cindy McCain. I just wish I got a vote!

By: Cat

Cat — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:26:31 +0000

I so agree with your post. I saw Michelle Obama yesterday and she said the same thing about herself. I think it is awesome that a future first lady has no qualms speaking about her motherhood and working self.

Hugs!!!

By: cheapsuits

cheapsuits — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:14:02 +0000

That’s all fine and dandy and I do think the Obamas are more intune to Mr. & Mrs Average American then the McCains,but after seeing their tax returns, I have to wonder if either REALLY knows middle America anymore. Sure Michelle has the same thoughts and concerns about her children as you, but she doesn’t have the same problems. Far from it. Trust me the Obamas don’t have to juggle childcare issues with a patchwork of family members. One thing is for sure,if this economy keeps heading south, both candidates will be just fine financially.

By: Marsha Keeffer

Marsha Keeffer — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:12:23 +0000

Amen to that….they’re very real….and that’s just what we need right now.