Whoa- the baby who was left to die in the laundry room had Down's Syndrome, didn't he?
That just gives me chills.
I think we are seeing the hand of the Almighty at work here.
As far as "neglecting her child" - she has reared four of five children, while serving in office in Alaska- they are obviously a close knit loving family.
To repeat a point already made: If she were a man, would they even ask this question? What happened to supporting a career woman?