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tabbycat31

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46. it's common that children will stand on stage with their parents on the campaign trail

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 10:47 AM

Feb 2012

Even Obama's kids have done that at one point or another. That does not make them fair game.

Now, if they act as surrogates for their parents and go off on their own to stump for Daddy/Mommy then they are fair game.

And minor children should ALWAYS be off limits.

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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