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I hope so.

Catherine Morgan — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:59:56 -0600

Hi Virginia. I hope his campaign makes a difference. Whether you like him or not...the MSM has too much power right now. They can pump up or take down any political candidate they want. If more people turn to the Internet to find information on the candidates, the MSM looses some of its "manipulation" power. I think in the long run...that's a good thing.

Great post.

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
also at CatherineBlogs.com and The Political Voices of Women

I thought both women were great

toledolefty — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:10:37 -0500

Though of course I was cheering harder for Morra, they were both so smart and articulate. I was glad to see them disagreeing respectably. And how cool is it that BOTH bloggers they consulted were women?

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Jen
http://yawwblog.blogspot.com
http://angryfatgirlz.blogspot.com
http://toledolefty.blogspot.com

Morra, You Were Great!

Kalyn Denny — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:14:12 -0500

Wow, it was a thrill to see Morra on CNN (via YouTube, thanks Catherine!) Morra, you were great.

I have a feeling that someday we'll all be telling people that we've met you.

Kalyn Denny
Kalyn's Kitchen

Morra Aarons - Political Blogger and CNN Sweetheart - WAY TO GO!

Catherine Morgan — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:07:16 -0500

I also posted this on my political blog.

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
also at Women 4 Hope and Informed Voters

Babz PLEASE don't shut up

Morra Aarons Mele — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:35:50 -0500

Because this is a totally brilliant point and I'd never thought this way before- and now, I will:
"For example the quickest way to stop women dead in their political tracks is to raise issues like working mothers are harming children, or abortion is the work of the devil, and immediatley everyone rushes to take a position, meanwhile, men are sitting at the appropriations table and cutting money for headstart, after-school programming, health care access for poor women and so on."

Gov Shaheen is fantastic!

Morra Aarons Mele — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:34:28 -0500

Lucky you.

Great points!

nelle2nelle — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:36:54 -0500

In both postings... wish I had more time to comment. Please don't shut up...

nelle

And another thing...

Lovebabz — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:27:14 -0500

It is so easy to polarize women and keep them from focusing on issues that require immediate attention. For example the quickest way to stop women dead in their political tracks is to raise issues like working mothers are harming children, or abortion is the work of the devil, and immediatley everyone rushes to take a position, meanwhile, men are sitting at the appropriations table and cutting money for headstart, after-school programming, health care access for poor women and so on. So we have got to post a look-out to keep our eyes on the prize and not concern ourselves with what a candidate is wearing. We have got to analyze information and wear masks to guard against smoke and mirrors. Ok I am shutting the fuck up now. (I LOVE Politics)

Love,
Babz
www.lovebabz.blogspot.com
my life. my journey.

Politics ain't like playing in the sandbox

Lovebabz — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:18:00 -0500

I was elected to local office twice. It was gruelling I kept getting questions like who's taking care of your kids, how does your husband feel about you running. It took a while before people realized I had good command of the issues and was serious at being a player. The campaigning process is not designed for women with children, women with jobs, women that breathe. Politics is tough--it's all about relationship building, which women do very well. The problem is we are loyal creatures and are too trusting of others with our agenda and it is unsettling to get aggressive unless the issue is so damned charged that we are forced to speak up. We don't anty up the bucks for our candidates and we are harder on women than we are on men. I think women ought to be more vocal and active in politics--start pacs, work on women campaigns. The Women's Campaign School at Yale had a slogan" When Women Run, Women Win. Absolutely!

Love,
Babz
www.lovebabz,blogspot.com
my life. my journey.

Agreed

nelle2nelle — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:51:59 -0500

There is a lot of power to change the world if not this nation, and it doesn't take anything more radical than standing up and being counted on election day.

nelle

Christine?

nelle2nelle — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:50:23 -0500

She is one of the few Republicans I would vote for.

I'm in NH, former governor is a very popular Jeanne Shaheen (whom we are trying to get to run for Senate.)

Women with a qualified opinion are there, but they have to be asked to come on air. We got the ex mayor of San Francisco giving his debate opinion... what about Carole Mosely Braun?

nelle

Less than 1/3 of talking heads are women...

Morra Aarons Mele — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:49:36 -0500

although I don't know if "talking heads" are aspirational!
Nelle- what state are you from?

I'm from NJ, and my former Governor would be a wonderful "head." Except she took her fall...

Women definitely need to start talking politics

toledolefty — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:25:54 -0500

I am always surprised when people say they don't care about politics, especially women.

Sure, I don't care about political game playing -- Politician A's campaign makes a snide remark about Politician B, then Politician B makes a big production of acting wounded and demanding an apology. Politician A at first refuses to back down, but then checks the poll numbers and says "I regret if you misunderstood my remark."

I think only the bobble-heads enjoy that stuff.

But women not watching who represents our interests (or doesn't) in your government? That's a good way to make sure that politicians continue to ignore things that women care about.

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Jen
http://yawwblog.blogspot.com
http://angryfatgirlz.blogspot.com
http://toledolefty.blogspot.com

Tough question, and one with no easy answer.

Catherine Morgan — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:50:25 -0500

Personally, I think women are the only hope this country has of not totally destroying itself. If (and hopefully when) women decide to unite in politics, we will be bigger (and more powerful) than any man or political party. When we unite, no politician or media outlet will be able to ignore us...but the "unite" part has to happen first. We need to get past political affiliation and work together for the greater good of our children and this country. The question is not can we do it...The question is WILL we do it?

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
also at Women 4 Hope and Informed Voters

Debate coverage...

nelle2nelle — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:52:34 -0500

Watching the Democratic debate last week on MSNBC (as opposed to Logo's conversations a couple of days later) I was struck by the lack of women talking heads giving their take on the debate. 155 million or so women in this country, and they could find only one to represent us?

Heck, our former governor is astute and articulate, she would do just fine, and I am sure every other poster here could offer up their own recommendation.

Maybe this is a chicken or egg thing, but it would be helpful if someone might actually value our opinions enough to air them. Maybe then more women would be involved.

Think of Title IX, and what that enabling legislation has led to. If you let us be heard, we will come.

nelle