Palin Resignation: A ‘Meta-Working Mom’ Tale?
Now that the dust has settled, folks have returned from their July 4 holidays and Sarah Palin has attempted to clarify why she’s quitting her post as Alaska’s governor midstream, I’ve deconstructed her resignation in my Pop Culture column this week, arguing that what you think about her and her decision largely depends upon your political perspective and life’s experiences. From where I sit, I view Palin’s tale as a “meta-working mom” story.
Ten days after her initial announcement, Palin’s bombshell is still making news. The New York Times has a page one story today which also seeks to explain Palin decision, saying that she’s become so stressed out lately that her friends are worried that her hair’s thinning and she’s becoming underweight.
At the risk of inviting your ire (*putting on my flak jacket and ducking*) I invite you to weigh in on Palin and her decision to quit.
Image credit: Jim Wilson/New York Times.
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Now that she has resigned we are down to six women governors around the country… out of fifty. Pathetic huh? While I personally didn’t care for her as a politician and as role model to moms, it was still nice to see a woman in office. She didn’t embarrass me as a woman as much as Clinton would have embarrassed me if I were a man. Unfortunately Sarah stands out because she is a minority, while Clinton in fact blends. So, for all of you moms out their that are into politics, run for office… run like hell and make us proud!
Bradi
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Comment by Bradi — July 13, 2009 @ 10:26 pm