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randome

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11. The Obamas may have set a new standard for how we want our chief representatives to look.

Reply to cali (Original post)

Wed Aug 29, 2012, 03:16 PM

Aug 2012

Yes, of course superficial appearances should not matter but they do in the minds of many.

From now on, we want our Firsts to be lean, smart and energetic. Not tired and old has-beens like the Romneys.

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I know it's minor, but I can't stand the thought of Ann Romney as First Lady [View all] cali Aug 2012 OP

Ann rMoney: "..are YOU PEOPLE crazy?!?! the other guy is black!!!..." uponit7771 Aug 2012 #1

+1000000000 treestar Aug 2012 #2

bringing up five boys was a choice ann, don't bitch about it. spanone Aug 2012 #3

I'm with you Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #4

How do you like the thought of Mitt Romney as POTUS? Jim__ Aug 2012 #5

uh, as I said, I know it's minor cali Aug 2012 #7

Fox News Blonde as FLOTUS. Ugh. nt onehandle Aug 2012 #6

Yep. Wait Wut Aug 2012 #8

Maybe she'll just cocoon in the White House with her pitcher Cleita Aug 2012 #9

that wouldn't bother me quinnox Aug 2012 #10

The Obamas may have set a new standard for how we want our chief representatives to look. randome Aug 2012 #11