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Cooper More on the outcome of yesterday's election: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/us/politics/04elect.html
about 1 year ago - Comment
Moms CALL IN the Vote
Started by Cooper
It's no surprise in the most historic election of our lifetimes that moms are playing a critical role. When you vote in this election, record the moment for all of us -- and posterity too FROM YOUR CELL PHONE RIGHT HERE! All you do is:
1) Join TheMotherhood (if you haven't already) and be sure to put your cell phone number in when prompted during sign-up.
2) Join this circle and make it your Mobile Circle.
3) Go to your polling place to vote.
4) Pick up your cell phone and call 412-282-1182 (tip: add that number to your phone's contacts ahead of time.)
5) Give us a live, on the ground report. Tell us about voting, how you feel, what the experience is like and any other election day coverage! It is the ultimate in real-time, citizen mom journalism and we can't wait to hear all your election day stories.
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Deborah Mid-term elections, melancholy and hope.
http://applesinwonderland.blogspot.com/2010/11/melancholy-yet-hopeful.htmlabout 1 year ago - Comment
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Cooper Hi all! Another big voting day is upon us!
Here are some great voting resources to make sure you can easily find your polling place and track the coverage today. Now, go vote!
http://www.facebook.com/uspolitics
http://electioncenter.googlelabs.com/index.html
http://blog.twitter.com/2010/11/midterm-elections-2010.html
http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/about 1 year ago - Comment
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Cee I acknowldge the historic nature of this election. And I understand the desire for hope and change, so I havet o ask now, that a month has passed since Mr. Obama was sworn in?
How is it workin for ya??
Is he everything you thought he would be? (personally, I would hate to be under the pressure of being viewed as almost omnipotent)
What do you think of his stimulus package? And his cabinet picks?over 2 years ago - Comment
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suburbandiva Check this out: http://change.gov/page/s/yourstory
This encourages us to tell our election story on change.gov.
(I wonder if they know about TheMotherhood's Call in the Vote?)over 3 years ago - Comment
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Cooper Originally Posted by JillSimpson in Obama MamasI found these thoughts, emailed from my mom, so poignant, I wanted to share them: This election and the coverage that night brought me back to my experience in the 60's, JFK being elected (I was so enthralled with the Kennedys that I had to buy Jill red oxfords to wear like Caroline's) and all of the hope and inspiration. I got involved with Head Start in North Philadelphia as a result and I appreciated firsthand the programs he instituted in the mental health system because of his sister's illness and the lack of services. Then I witnessed the news of the assassination.....I remember how I sat on the floor in front of the TV in Levittown and how devastated I was. Then in quick succession the assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King. I literally gave up. I didn't trust that we could ever see the country led by someone who would put it first, rather than being reelected and their own self interests.
But I knew intuitively from early on learning about and listening to Obama that he was the opportunity for real change, There were times when I doubted that our population could elect such a man, but most of the time I believed.
It is wonderful to know that for eight years he can be influential....get us back on a humanitarian track, where the government can consider the needs of those less fortunate. And it is wonderful to know for my children and my grand children that things might get better.
I love all of you so much and feel better for you knowing Obama is our president.
over 3 years ago - Comment
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Emily
Check out the cool graphics on http://www.nytimes.com/ showing how we voted differently this time than in 2004.
over 3 years ago - Comment
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Cooper We all knew that yesterday would be historic no matter the outcome, and for us, the significance of the day was elevated several fold because of you. Starting early in the morning you came here together to talk about what an honor it was to be a part of the democratic process, how much your individual vote meant to you and the magnitude of what exercising your vote was teaching your children.All day we listened to you, looked at your photos, read your words and watched those videos, and thought - what an incredible group of strong, thoughtful, caring, wise, articulate and engaged women. We are so lucky you are here. We will always remember November 4, 2008 because of what it means to history, but also because we shared that day with you and you shared that day with all of us.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It was a remarkable day and you are remarkable people.xo Cooper and Emily
over 3 years ago - Comment
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PunditMom When PunditGirl woke up this morning, the first thing she asked, before her eyes were even open was, "Did Obama win?"
http://punditmom1.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-i-inhale-or-exhale.htmlover 3 years ago - Comment
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Emily We had much the same morning here - with the addition that the girls wanted to know if Sasha and Malia are getting a puppy when they move into the White House. Thrilled when the answer was yes!
over 3 years ago
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Amy M. ...tears are flowing. I am so proud I could burst. I just want our country to come together in unity. I just want our new president to change our future. I'm tired of being upset with the way our country is run. We need to smell the flowers again. I'm praying this decision is going to be the difference that we all need. I have faith. I hope all of you do too.Cheers,Amy
over 3 years ago - Comment
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letkidsplay Emily and Cooper--Thank you for creating this great site and setting up Moms Call in the Vote. It was an amazing night,. The Motherhood made it even more fun and personal. During commercials we listened to people's comments. The story about the Jewish women in OH had me in tears.You made this historic night so much more. Thank you.Mara
over 3 years ago
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Leighann D-Mom What a wonderful night for America.I just watched McCain's concession speech and I have to say that I did tear up. I may not have agreed with his politics, but any person who feels the call to run for the highest office in the nation has to be commended for his efforts. I appreciate that he asked his supporters to now be supportive of his former adversary.And I may not have been supportive of Palin, but how wonderfully historic that a woman was that close to the White House.As a girl I always wanted to be president* and now girls my daughter's age won't know a time when it was unthinkable that a woman could aspire to those heights.For me this election was about opening doors. Opening doors to new ideas. Opening doors for women and minorities. And opening doors to welcome change and a new direction for our nation.*In college I changed my double major from Political Science/Business to Anthropology/Women's Studies.
over 3 years ago - Comment
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Emily Leighann, what a beautiful comment. Opening doors in so many many ways. It's a very good day in America. Thanks so much for posting tonight.
over 3 years ago
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Amy M. Leighann! You said it! I did feel for McCain too, I'm a softie. He fought, and fought hard. Palin looked quite upset. However, we have so much to look forward to, with this change. I woke up HAPPY about our country today...and it's been quite a while since I've had that feeling.
over 3 years ago
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Cee I realize it has only been about a month since Pres. Obama was sworn in. But i have to ask. What do you think so far?
over 2 years ago