My Political Post

I will admit that I am not particularly involved in politics. I usually vote a pretty straight party ticket. I don't spend time at all watching the political news or reading up on candidates. I know that is bad and I am not exercising a great freedom of being an American.

That being said, there are a few things that I have run across on other blogs that have really impressed me about VP candidate Sarah Palin. I have no idea how in the world she could balance having a young baby and being the VP since I can barely manage keeping laundry clean with my new baby. She seems to have a very supportive family with a now stay at home dad. I have no knowledge or opinion of her political views but she really impresses me as a mom. Here are a few things I have found.
This blog by ABC news says, "The mother of five told People magazine she is still nursing her baby son, Trig, born in April. But she did not think she'd have any trouble balancing her family obligations with the challenges of the campaign or the vice presidency if the Republican ticket prevails in November.

“What I’ve had to do, though, is in the middle of the night, put down the Blackberries and pick up the breast pump. Do a couple of things different and still get it all done,” Palin said of balancing work and family."

She has also is usually seen with Trig with her, many times not just in the background but actually being work in a sling or pouch by mom while she is conducting business. As a babywearer, I like this. She is a very successful business woman who also has placed her family as a high priority. Not only does she have a baby, but a special needs baby.

Here is a quote she said regarding her daughter's pregnancy,

“We have been blessed with five wonderful children who we love with all our heart and mean everything to us. Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. We’re proud of Bristol’s decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows she has our unconditional love and support. Bristol and the young man she will marry are going to realize very quickly the difficulties of raising a child, which is why they will have the love and support of our entire family."

She is a woman who has had not one but two chances to choose abortion in a place where a pregnancy could jeopardize her political career and both times she chose life. She is not just pro-life as a politician but as a person.

So, now I need to do my research and see if I am as impressed with her politics as I am her personal life.