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First, Bill Clinton was dubbed the “comeback kid” – now it looks like Hillary has earned that title. Just days ago, it was predicted that she might pull out of the primaries unless she had dramatic victories over Obama in Ohio and Texas. Now, with her wins there, she is back in the race, full steam ahead. The Pennsylvania primary, set for April 22, will be the next big contest between them, with Wyoming and Mississippi scheduled for next week. John McCain had also referred to himself, earlier this primary … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, family, Hillary Clinton, Ohio, presidential candidates, Primaries, Sandwich Generation, Sandwiched Boomers, Texas
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In an effort to keep her campaign alive, during the Cleveland democratic debate last night Hillary Clinton referred to herself as a fighter – saying that’s the kind of president the country needs in these difficult and complicated times. The debate was contentious and she was feisty, both with Obama and the moderator, Tim Russet. But was that only because she’s struggling to stay in the race or was it also because women, by nature, tend to be more emotional and expressive? Clinton and Obama went back and forth about … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barack Obama, Cleveland debate, foreign policy, health care, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, NAFTA, Sandwiched Boomers, Tim Russert
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Today we digress from the subject of male caregiving in order for you to weigh in on new developments in the democratic race. Do you think the controversial photo of Barack Obama that appeared on the Drudge Report was released by Hillary Clinton’s staffers? And what are your thoughts about the shift in her attitude, from gracious to angry to sarcastic? Is the media giving Clinton a harder time because she’s a woman? Is there truth to the notion that Obama’s oratorial style covers up a lack of substance? With … Continue reading →
You never know who is going to win until the game is over. Just like yesterday when the New York Giants, the underdogs, won the Superbowl even though all along the New England Patriots had been favored. Tomorrow is Super Tuesday and the stakes are high. Who can win the election in November has become a major issue. Romney has made enough of a comeback to keep the race against McCain going, even with Huckabee still somewhat of a force in the South. Although Obama is on the move, Clinton … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, mitt Romney, Sandwiched Boomers, Super Tuesday, superbowl
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