Mommas want a debate!

This momma is glad to hear that the presidential debate will likely go on as planned tomorrow night. Questions on the economy will likely outshine the supposed debate theme of foreign policy . . . be sure to watch and cheer for Obama! Make it a party -invite people over! Make it a drinking game - take a swig (and try not to choke) every time the word "maverick" is used, for instance! :) Whatever you do, stay involved and stay motivated for Obama. Just 40 days left!

Keeping it light today . . .

I got my Obama Mama t-shirt in the mail today - guess I know what I'll be wearing for the next 48 days!



On a separate but related note, a friend just showed me this fun "Obama Baby" video on YouTube - if you haven't already seen it, check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlPsuzCjPiM

Alaskan Mommas for Obama are serious!

Check out what an idea a few women had over coffee turned into in Alaska. This is so inspiring!

http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/09/14/alaska-women-reject-palin-rally-is-huge/

MOMocrats!

Looking for more like-minded moms? Visit the ladies over at http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/ It's a super website filled with more Mommas for Obama!

YES WE CAN!

I've been absolutely crazy over the past few days and was starting to succumb to the Democratic blues - you know, those desperate times when moving to Sweden sounds like it will be necessary come November 5th?  I think we've all been there . . . 

I'd like to thank an Obama Momma-to-be, my old pal Jesslyn, for sharing this link with me and talking me down from the edge:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/opinion/11collins.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin

Deep breaths, Dems - we can do this! Stay positive and stay motivated, mommas!

A Call to Service

Enough!

Barack Obama reminded me of the need - the deep, serious need - to stay on the high road during this campaign in his response to the ridiculous "lipstick on a pig" phony controversy:

"Enough" Mr. Obama said, interrupting a speech on education to address the latest controversy in the heated presidential campaign.  "I don't care what they say about me, but I love this country too much to let them take over another election with lies and phony outrage and swift boat politics.  Enough is enough."  

Go, Obama, go!  

What Mommas Like

Mothers are charged with protecting their children and raising them to be the best little people they can be.  We have certain virtues that we generally approve of, and others that we strongly disapprove of:

Mommas like:

• Truthfulness
• Generosity
• Intelligence
• Kindness

Think about June Cleaver or Claire Huxtable - heck, even think of your own mom rather than one from television, if you can - and hopefully you'll be able to agree with me that most mothers are out to promote good in the world through raising their children with these values.  

That's why we mommas need to be working for Obama!  Sure, many Republicans are hoping we'll be swayed by the impressive juggling act that Sarah Palin has done keeping five children and the state of Alaska all up in the air at one time . . . but thinking back to the virtues we mommas so cherish, has she also been able to uphold and promote those?  Is it generous to cut funding for teen moms?  Is it kind to mock a man for his service to his community?   Is it intelligent to ban books?  I don't even know where to start on the truthfulness question . . . 

Think about these momma virtues, help me add more to the list, and help me prove to the nation that Obama is the man to uphold these virtues.  

No time to lose!

Today is September 4th.  We have exactly two months until the presidential election, and there is no time to lose.  Mommas, we have to unite for Obama!  

Barack Obama is the right candidate for women.  His personal life and his policies all celebrate strength, choice, and equality for women, and he promises a hopeful future for our children.  

Wherever you are in the nation or the world, you can help get Obama elected.  Please go to http://www. barackobama.com or find the local campaign office in your area to volunteer!