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26. Well if she is representing him at campaign events

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 04:21 AM

Feb 2012

I would definitely say we have a right to critique her performance. If she does nothing objectionable and does not lie or smear Obama, I would respect her for that.

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So... Does Santorum's Eldest Daughter Become Fair Game ??? [View all] WillyT Feb 2012 OP

she is part of the campaign demtenjeep Feb 2012 #1

Totally fair game. Named by daddy as his n�mero UNO stand in n/t pkdu Feb 2012 #2

IMO, children are off limits. n/t tammywammy Feb 2012 #3

Minor children should be off limits. baldguy Feb 2012 #9

My Point... EXACTLY... WillyT Feb 2012 #13

Yes, until the parents and children conspire to violate this. Then all bets are off. saras Feb 2012 #25

How old is she? Any candidates child under 18 IS NOT fair game (humble opinion) 18 -20 is a gray Justice wanted Feb 2012 #4

She's ~ 20 yrs old Major Nikon Feb 2012 #22

yeah, you mean like hfojvt Feb 2012 #29

There's nothing to be gained by bashing her Gman Feb 2012 #5

How old is she? beyurslf Feb 2012 #6

Wikipedia says the Santorums married in 1990. Ilsa Feb 2012 #12

fair game for what? Beaverhausen Feb 2012 #7

How do you feel about Liz Cheney? CTyankee Feb 2012 #40

Liz Cheney had a job in government Beaverhausen Feb 2012 #53

what was Liz's government job...I don't remember it myself... CTyankee Feb 2012 #56

I don't see why; what would be the point? progress2k12nbynd Feb 2012 #8

not even clear after tonight he is anymore Johonny Feb 2012 #24

No nt steve2470 Feb 2012 #10

If she's an adult, she's fair game. GodlessBiker Feb 2012 #11

No. emilyg Feb 2012 #14

If a child associates themselves publically with a political parents public positions Sen. Walter Sobchak Feb 2012 #15

I'm conflicted. There was Chelsea Clinton and Amy Carter, and I do want payback. Zalatix Feb 2012 #17

Why would you stoop to that? karynnj Feb 2012 #50

Absolutely not RZM Feb 2012 #16

Not classy. moriah Feb 2012 #18

hell yeah riverwalker Feb 2012 #19

minor children themselves are off limits; but the (ab)use of them as political props IS fair game unblock Feb 2012 #20

Did you say that about the two adorable Edwards little kids in 2004? karynnj Feb 2012 #51

i don't recall every saying much about edwards. unblock Feb 2012 #52

If it's Santorum's oldest daughter Elizabeth, she was born in 1991 starroute Feb 2012 #21

She is 20 and actively supporting her father...game on Lochloosa Feb 2012 #23

Well if she is representing him at campaign events pennylane100 Feb 2012 #26

She Becomes Fair Game if she does what Romney's Douche Sons did with the birth certificate JI7 Feb 2012 #27

I don't think she could possibly be as douchey as most of Romney's sons Bombtrack Feb 2012 #28

Let's not lower ourselves to Limbaugh's level. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #30

All campaign WORKERS are fair game Tom Ripley Feb 2012 #31

Fair game for what? progress2k12nbynd Feb 2012 #33

I'd bet she is on the campaign payroll. PA Democrat Feb 2012 #32

I feel dirtier after reading this thread belcffub Feb 2012 #34

How old do they have to be before they count? treestar Feb 2012 #37

I vote "no" JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #35

Only if she starts a campaign like Bristol did ecstatic Feb 2012 #36

No. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2012 #38

Fair game for what? Chorophyll Feb 2012 #39

no Whisp Feb 2012 #41

I've always been a scorched earth policy type... Javaman Feb 2012 #42

If she's over 18 and/or an active part of the campaign - then I say 'YES' LynneSin Feb 2012 #43

The crowds reaction was AWESOME! tallahasseedem Feb 2012 #61

No bigwillq Feb 2012 #44

Fair game pipi_k Feb 2012 #45

it's common that children will stand on stage with their parents on the campaign trail tabbycat31 Feb 2012 #46

Children are off-limits Yo_Mama Feb 2012 #47

well, other than applauding and scowling what did she do that we have to WI_DEM Feb 2012 #48

Did you think Chelsea Clinton, the Kerry daughters, Heinz sons, Gore daughters and son fair game? karynnj Feb 2012 #49

She is NOT a child. She is a 20yr old adult, actively helping her father's campaign Hugabear Feb 2012 #54

This girl has been indoctrinated with Romney's beliefs all her life. RebelOne Feb 2012 #59

Good politics are effective politics. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2012 #55

For my part, I can only conclude that if we... LanternWaste Feb 2012 #57

if backround no, if she becomes really freatured----sure dembotoz Feb 2012 #58

Over 18 and involved in the campaign? Fair game. TBF Feb 2012 #60