Tag Archives: Hillary Clinton

by phyllis, April 22, 2008

Does it matter that Hillary Clinton’s track record includes her being a member of the Sandwich Generation? Campaigning last week in Pennsylvania, she stood between her 88 year old mother and 28 year old daughter. While renewing her efforts to engage women voters, she was also personalizing the issues for Sandwiched Boomers facing the demands of parents and children. Do you think her experiences increase the likelihood of her being more sensitive to your concerns? Clinton’s agenda does include efforts to ease the burdens on women who are struggling to … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, April 21, 2008

It has been six weeks since the last Democratic primary in Mississippi. As Sandwiched Boomers, you know what can happen when the stakes are high. Much like in arguments you may have with aging parents, growing children and partners, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have gone on the offensive. And Clinton’s attacks have had an effect. Obama has put aside his role as a reformer, focused on change, in order to get nasty too. Emotions are high with the country on the edge of deciding whether Obama will be the … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, March 5, 2008

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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by phyllis, February 27, 2008

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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