Tag Archives: Hillary Clinton

by phyllis, February 26, 2008

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 →

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by rosemary, February 4, 2008

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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by rosemary, February 1, 2008

Last night, both Clinton and Obama came into the Democratic debate with a shift in posture. The Today Show called it a love fest, despite the focus on controversial issue. And the Los Angeles Times entertained the possiblilty of them being the dream ticket in the upcoming election. What can you, Sandwiched Boomers, learn from their change in attitude? If you or your partner has made bad choices or decisions, the emotional damage can endanger your relationship. The buildup of frustration, anger, or disappointment needs to be faced as you … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, January 17, 2008

Grow up America, it’s time we stopped polarizing gender roles. Why do we care so much about whether Hillary Clinton’s defining moment was a manipulation, too emotional, real or courageous? Let’s give her, as well as all the men who are running against her, credit for walking into a room with a smile on their faces after rejection or breaking the no-tears rule. How about removing the double standard where expressing emotion is seen as vulnerability in men but a weakness in women. We all recognize that Hillary has a … Continue reading →

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