Motherhood and Presidential Politics

In a recent on-air statement, democratic pundit Hilary Rosen  stated that Anne Romney (wife of Republican party front-runner Mitt Romney) had no basis on which to comment on the economy because Mrs Romney had never worked a day in her life and therefore couldn't relate to the working moms throughout the country.

Of course this comment was pounced on by Republican supporters, and even President Obama joined the fray by insisting that Rosen retract her comments because, as he stated, motherhood is the hardest job there is. Rosen, under intense pressure from every side, finally offered what can only be described as an insincere apology, at best.

The reason I am bringing this up is because if Mrs. Romney had been a working mom, I guarantee you that Rosen would have attacked her for not putting her family ahead of her work. This is typical election year hypocrisy that either side will hammer the other with relentlessly.

I sure would love to see a campaign in which the candidates abandon the tactic of attacking their opponents and instead, opting to discuss solutions, policy changes and how they would help Americans of every economic standing to prosper and live the American Dream. That won't happen...but it sure would be nice.