Obama ad upbraids McCain on equal pay

An unannounced spot by the Obama camp features former Goodyear employee Lilly Ledbetter discussing how getting paid less than the men at her job affected her family.

The ad lambasts Sen. McCain for his belief that equal pay isn't an issue for women.

McCain camp responds: "Barack Obama claims he's for equal pay for women, but women working in his Senate office earn an average of $9,000 less than men, while women in John McCain's Senate office earn an average of nearly $2,000 more than men. American women understand that real leadership is about what you do, not just what you say."

[Source: thepage.time.com]

Miscellaneous

I won't be able to post much today due to my schedule, but be sure to follow this link for the latest quasi-scandal!

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If she wasn't every teenage boy's wet dream before...

This is not a joke.

You see, I don't see this as an objectifying affront on women of authority everywhere, but rather, a helluva way to engage the apathetic youth of our great nation in politics. If Sarah Palin can't do it, no one can.

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Crying sexism?

I am an ardent supporter of women's rights. But, I have to ask: when do questions that would normally be asked of any VP hopeful, become sexist? Is the media really being sexist? Or are they trying to get to the bottom of who this rising star that showed up out of nowhere is?

I'm inclined to believe the latter. Naturally, any minority in the spotlight will have their suspicions whilst under intense and vicious scrutiny that they're somehow being marginalized for their accomplishments. And it's understandable.

But, I am of the opinion that anyone racing towards the White House, should be subjected to intense scrutiny, should be thoroughly vetted and should go through the rigmarole of media inquiries.

Yes, there's a line that can be crossed. The above does not justify calling Hillary Clinton a bitch, when she's merely assertive. The above does not justify asking Sarah Palin if she can "handle" the VP spot with her growing family, because well, that would never be asked of a man.

But, I believe it does justify asking the former mayor of Wasilla, and anyone for that matter, what kind of parent would agree to take on the potential 4 to 8 years of D.C. politics and responsibilities and put aside a four-month-old baby with special needs.

Well, probably the parent who will benefit politically.

[Source: huffingtonpost.com]