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Published August 29, 2008
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How do people feel about the fact that Sarah Palin has a four month old baby with Down Syndrome and is running for an even busier job than the one she has now? 

I know I'm entering touchy territory, but I want people to know that I am NOT trying to stir up trouble.  Please note that I have not said that I think it's a bad thing, or that she's wrong or a bad mother or anything like that.  I would just like to know what people think about it. 

Is it a big deal?  Could you care less?  Does it concern you a little, but not enough to sway your vote either way?  Do you think she's good role model for women having the best of both worlds?

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I think the Republican party just threw the baby out with the bath water....

Good questions, Laura. Is her husband still working? I support her decision to run and to have a busy career, but would love to know if the same can be said for those who have been so outspoken against the idea of working mothers allowing caretakers to raise their kids, etc.

In response to a previous post,.... Being the mother of a child with special needs has very different challenges than being the mother of children without special needs.

I think the comment that she is "frighteningly unprepared for vicepresidentcy" is laughable. She has a long positive public service term, longer than Obama if I am correct. She is a breath of fresh air. As for the question of having a 4 month old with Down's and a busy job....many women are amazing with time management and can multitask fiercely AND keep priorities in order. Trust me on that one. As a single mom, I can tell you it is natural. If nothing else, it will be interesting to watch as all heads to the vote. I, myself, will be supporting her.

RandyCox - You still here? When do you pee man!

"If they start going at it Palin would be responsible because women are supposed to be modest instead of trying to seduce men all the time."

And what book did you get that out of??? Most men would be lucky to find a women who tried to seduce them, but the truth is, intelligent women just aren't that interested because they know they can stand on their own - and take good care of their children at the same time.

God bless.

Rev. RB

NCMom -- actually someone brought up that same scenario to me just a few days ago. Quite the scary thought!

...WRONG ladyblue...You are presumptous about my thoughts on Hillary. Biden is more experienced at matters of state than Hillary. This is about crucial leadership rather than gender demographics...

Ladyblue, is life that crazy that you have to wait for your time of the month to know that you're not pregnant? Doesn't that uncertainty make it hard to concentrate? Randy Cox

Sorry randy Not with the IQ most women have. That's how they can handle beng wife, mother and career woman and then look out for that laid back man at home.................

I think it is condecending to use a female just to get votes

blakdog you just jealous cause Obama didn't pick hillary..............

IDC you need to do some research on the statistics about older mothers and down syndrome. I don't think it means what you think it does. By the way I'm an old mother with 3 beautiful happy healthy girls thanks to fertility drugs.

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