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MoonRiver

(36,975 posts) Fri Apr 13, 2012, 12:01 PM Apr 2012

Doesn't to me. I think we need to focus on her husband's extreme positions, including those that hurt women, rather than his wife.

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Does it matter if Ann Romney has ever worked for a paycheck? [View all] MoonRiver Apr 2012 OP

Just a bit of comic relief MrYikes Apr 2012 #1

If she's supposed to be some sort of economic expert, it does. sadbear Apr 2012 #2

Why, she could have worked for 100 years for a paycheck hughee99 Apr 2012 #26

define work... n/t ProdigalJunkMail Apr 2012 #35

In this clip she says "we need to respect the choices that women make" Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #19

I heard that on the radio today and thought the same thing... polichick Apr 2012 #33

Yes it does atreides1 Apr 2012 #4

You mean, the 1% Moms? Who Gives a.... Demeter Apr 2012 #16

we are not one percenters... ProdigalJunkMail Apr 2012 #24

So did I, when they were too young for school Demeter Apr 2012 #30

we are not one percenters... ProdigalJunkMail Apr 2012 #31

Let alone the "Luxury" of 5 kids Demeter Apr 2012 #17

Exactly my point, MoonRiver Apr 2012 #9

Bingo - That response was what I was expecting! mazzarro Apr 2012 #13

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2012 #29

Insofar as it keeps the class war front and center, yes. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #10

When she talks as if she'd had it tough, YEAH, it does. aquart Apr 2012 #11

Or worked, period? Cleita Apr 2012 #12

Since she is speaking to the economic concerns of mothers, it Roselma Apr 2012 #14

+1000 abelenkpe Apr 2012 #18

Nope, she's not running for anything The Second Stone Apr 2012 #20

I think so too. MoonRiver Apr 2012 #23

It only matters if she makes an issue out of it. Rex Apr 2012 #25

She absolutely has the right to speak. Sivafae Apr 2012 #27

I think it does Aerows Apr 2012 #34

Didn't Marie Antoinette have problems too? Cleita Apr 2012 #36

Oh you are right Aerows Apr 2012 #37