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gateley

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8. No -- it matters that she had the choice of whether to work outside the home for a paycheck or

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 12:16 PM

Apr 2012

stay home and raise the kids.

I think that's the point of this, that too many families can't survive on one spouse's income to allow a parent to be able to stay home.

There's no question it's a tough job and more important that selling timeshares or something, but she had a CHOICE.

They've really sidetracked this and I'm really disappointed with BOTH Obamas, Biden, and just about everyone else who distanced themselves from this and responded as as if they didn't listen to the entire quote.

Why couldn't they have said "Although she doesn't work for us, we understand what she's saying. Being a mother is one of the toughest, most important jobs in the world, but the point was that the majority of Americans can't afford to have a parent stay home -- they need two paychecks to survive. This has been hijacked by the Republicans."

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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

But not working a single day totally makes her unqualified to be an economic expert. sadbear Apr 2012 #32

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

What matters is that Republican policies take choices away from women... polichick Apr 2012 #3

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

Granted, but you do understand how this argument is being spun by Repugs. MoonRiver Apr 2012 #5

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

There's been a lot of RNC chatter about "using" Ann Romney to try to woo back the women's vote riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #6

It matters more that her marrying a rich guy gives her the luxury NOT to have to work for a paycheck meow2u3 Apr 2012 #7

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

No -- it matters that she had the choice of whether to work outside the home for a paycheck or gateley Apr 2012 #8

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

People who Stray Outside Their Areas of Expertise DESERVE Everything Coming to Them Demeter Apr 2012 #15

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

Actually, I do not care one way or the other because I will not be voting for Romney. RebelOne Apr 2012 #21

I think so too. MoonRiver Apr 2012 #23

It matters to me and here's precisely why: She purports to be speaking for women cali Apr 2012 #22

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

All I'm trying to say is it really doesn't matter to me whether she worked or not. MoonRiver Apr 2012 #28

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