“Change the party tags and imagine how members of this forum would react to Obama’s wife dragging out young’uns during a campaign speech, particularly a newborn with downs syndrome.”
The Obamas, of course, don't have a 4 month-old, but I have seen their two lovely daughters at campaign events. They are 7 and 10 years old, still rather tender ages, especially the younger one.
I haven't seen any criticism of Snob-ama on this account, and don't believe I will see any.
But, of course, he's a... you know - he's a... man. So, no one would ever think to ask or express similar concerns.
There is an aspect of sacrifice to being President or Vice President of the United States, and it is a sacrifice borne by every member of the person's family, whatever the age.
I am glad and grateful that there are men and women willing to make that sacrifice with their families, especially when those men and women are as patriotic, as America-loving as John McCain and Sarah Palin.
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Very true. And it's the same for all families of a public servant, those in the military, etc. I grew up as a PK (preacher's kid) and there were definite sacrifices. But there were positive aspects, as well, and I have no doubt that will be the same for Sarah's family. I'm sure they discussed all this, weighed the pros and cons, and made their decision accordingly. It's truly none of our business, really, how they handle their family.