Was ‘Motherhood’ Comment in OK Governor’s Debate a Cheap Shot?

Was Motherhood Comment in OK Governors Debate a Cheap Shot?EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — In her quest to become Oklahoma’s first female governor, Democrat Jari Askins has amassed an assortment of professional qualifications: she’s been a judge, a legislator, the head of a state agency, and a corporate attorney.

But what she hasn’t been is a wife. The 57-year-old career woman, who now serves as the state’s lieutenant governor, has never been married or had children. And as this historic race between two women candidates for the state’s top office nears its conclusion, that gap in her biography is attracting increasing attention.

At rallies and other appearances, opponent Rep. Mary Fallin, 55, a Republican congressman, regularly mentions her new husband and their combined six children. Fallin, who had two children from a previous marriage, married a divorced father of four in November. She says her family and her experience as a businesswoman and officeholder have made her most qualified to be governor.

But remarks by Fallin at a campaign debate this week, in which she cited her motherhood as a key difference between the two candidates, drew groans from some in the audience and stirred discussion about whether the emphasis on Askins’ unmarried status had gone too far.

Several other women in public life, including Republicans, objected. “I don‘t understand why that’s important,” said Brenda Reneau, a Republican and former state labor commissioner, questioning why a candidate’s husband and children were worth stressing in a gubernatorial debate. “Is she going to bring them to work? I’ve never found one thing while I was in office that I needed experience in being married and having children.”

State Sen. Judy Eason McIntyre, one of 17 women serving in Oklahoma’s legislature, also said Fallin’s comment seemed like a “cheap shot.” McIntyre, a Democrat, said Askins’ unmarried status “doesn’t have anything to do with anything.”

Fallin supporters insisted the contrast was appropriate. “How can you not talk about family?” said Tulsa banker Charlotte Mindeman.Was Motherhood Comment in OK Governors Debate a Cheap Shot?

But the awkward moment has stirred questions about gender and politics in a race that has been regarded as a feminist milestone here. Would calling attention to a woman’s lack of spouse pay off in a conservative state where politicians campaign on family values? Or does no-holds-barred campaigning show how far women have progressed in a male-dominated arena?

Laura Boyd, who was the state’s first female gubernatorial nominee when she ran in 1998, said she hopes voters will focus on other issues. “Oklahoma woman are beyond, and should be beyond that, by virtue of the fact we have this opportunity for a female chief executive,” said Boyd, a Democrat.

But one voter, Shana Goodman, a Norman salon owner and a single mother, said she thinks it is important to know whether a candidate has raised a family. “Because I think when you are actively involved in raising children, it shows you know how to sacrifice yourself for the well being of others,” she said.

Fallin and Askins are both powerhouses in Oklahoma politics. Askins, the daughter of an abstract company owner from Duncan, worked as an oil and gas attorney before making her way up through the state’s political ranks. She became director of the state pardon and parole board before winning election to the legislature. Gregarious and quick with a hug for colleagues and prospective voters, she built a reputation as a consensus builder in a politically divided state House.

Fallin’s parents both served terms as mayor of her hometown of Tecumseh. She was manager of a hotel chain when, she said, she grew frustrated with government regulation and ran for the legislature. She was later elected lieutenant governor and U.S. representative. She still favors the formal business suits and firm manner of a business executive.

The two women initially appeared cordial on the campaign trail, and both boasted of their strong conservative credentials. But Askins, trailing in the race, took a more aggressive posture after television ads sponsored by the Republican Governors Association began blasting her as a liberal and associating her with President Barack Obama.

At the first televised debate last week in Edmond, Askins at one point suggested Fallin was a “show horse,” rather than a workhorse, provoking a reaction.

And, when asked at the debate what defines her as a candidate and distinguishes her from opponent, Fallin responded: “I think my experience is one of the things that sets me apart as a candidate for governor. First of all, being a mother, having children, raising a family.”

Afterward, Fallin said she saw nothing wrong with her remark. “I was just explaining that these things give me a good perspective on the challenges Oklahomans face, and hopefully voters can relate to that,” she said.

Askins declined to say if she felt Fallin’s comment suggested she lacked an important credential for a woman. She said she never planned on being single.

“I always expected to be married and have a passel full of kids,” Askins said. “But none of that ever happened. Rather than sit back and worry about it, I devoted my life to trying to serve all the children of Oklahoma.”

Although women officeholders are becoming more common across the nation, their marital status still sometimes draws attention. Both of President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominees, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, occasionally were asked about never marrying or having children. Janet Napolitano, who has never married, was elected governor of Arizona and is now Homeland Security secretary.

For her part, Askins says she hasn’t committed herself to being single forever.

“I’m still hoping that when I get married, he has better football tickets than I do and he likes to play golf,” she said.

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  • crutcher1212
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:53am

    This is stupid. Being a parent definately changes the way you look at some things. If I’m trying to learn about a candidate before I vote. I would want to know some general things about who theyare as a person. Does being a mom/stepmom qualify/disqualify you as a governor? Of cource not. This is stupid
    The moral of the story; This is stupid.

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  • DMD
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:50am

    OK you have a choice.
    An American Mom or a closet *****…

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    • BurntHills
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 1:09pm

      wait, this old dem gal might not be a lesbian, but just INCREDIBLY self-absorbed and selfish.. no room for men or kids in her life because that means she’d have to share herself, she couldn’t do whatever SHE wants…… perfect for the obama agenda. these democrat gals who never marry and have everything they ever wanted are incredibly set in their ways (yes actually we know a few!!) … spoiled, arrogant, belligerent.. they make it great as politicians – —- but you know obama is paying this one well and has promised even more if she follows his script if she is elected. byebye Oklahoma sovereihnty.. no more State’s Rights laws like “NO SHARIA LAW superceding AMERICAN LAW?” votes on the ballots.

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  • Okpulot Taha
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:41am

    Octomom for governor of Oklahoma! Octomom has fourteen kids, eight all born on the same day — lots of mother experience! Octomom has to be the best mother ever!

    Oh, and what a mother she is. Octomom collects welfare checks from California taxpayers to the tune of over a million dollars a year.

    Yes, ma’am, Octomom for Oklahoma governor and president in 2012!

    Okpulot Taha
    Choctaw Nation

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    • beauxdog
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 1:15pm

      Dear Ms. Taha:

      I chuckled at your comments because, on the surface, they are quite appropriate.

      As a conservative, middle class, middle-aged man, this whole discussion is quite interesting. While I agree with you that your level of reproduction doesn’t qualify you for anything, your lack of being able to establish and maintain a long-term relationship does. It means you don’t interact well with people… and I find those types of people tend to be very bitter… not the kind of person I want representing me. I am NOT saying this democrat fits that mold… I don’t know enough to make that judgment… but it would make me wary.

      Would I prefer a lesbian over an old-maid? Being honest about being a lesbian would be a plus, but I find most gays and lesbians to be leftist… and in the end… that is what matters most. Would I vote for a right-wing lesbian or gay? Would I vote for a right-wing Black, Hispanic, Asian or anyone else that is non-white? Yes… with gusto.

      In the end, successfully raising children is a plus. Never having children or a marriage is not necessarily a disqualification… but it does say something.

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  • KEA
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:36am

    Never married, no kids? Is she a Lesbian? The Dems had a so called prominant Dr. in our country run on the Republican ticket for School Board superintendent and after she gest on the ballot it comes out she is a Lesbian. Another example of the Gay agenda getting shoved down our throats in the school systems.

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  • Blazing
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:20am

    I think it is a valid point. Family experience raising kids is different from being single. More importantly, experience running a business is different than a career in government. At least these 2 candidates are sticking to the facts and not digging up high school or college allegations.

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  • OKLady
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:14am

    I think the clip was a cheap shot – I didn’t see the debate since I am out of town, but since she said “first, I am….” it was the start of a list. She probably mentioned that she is a Christian, been a businesswoman, State rep, Lt Gov and Congressional Rep for OK. I remember her doing more for OK as a Lt Gov than whatever Askins has done during her time.

    I went to a health care town hall – she had a local scout troop present the flag, we all said the pledge, she said a short prayer and then she ran an efficient meeting fielding lots of questions and giving good responses. She did limit the time of the meeting, in order to clear out the first group in order to let a second group to come in and participate in the town hall meeting. It was my first town hall meeting and it won’t be my last.

    I have voted for her, via absentee ballot.

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  • Hoosier Daddy
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:11am

    In tennis I always bet on the lesbian, but not necessarily in politics.

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  • flagbearer
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:08am

    Mom’s always right.

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  • NICK03OKC
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:41am

    Fallin is an elitist. She says most of the right things about cutting spending the government being too big. But she’s basically been around politics all of her life. Very little of her comes out as really likable and she seems more like a typical politician. I‘m not really sure you can say vote for her because she’s a republican. I don’t care for republicans anymore they are just as bad as democrats. I’m not sure either Oklahoma Gov. candidate is really for a small government. But I find Askins more likeable of the two. I may vote for her.

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  • Flagwaver
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:33am

    I do not care if a candidate is Republican or Democrat. I look at the candidate more than the party. Personally, I would not elect the Republican if she were running against Obama. That was a cheap shot and a low blow. I would personally expect better.

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  • HillCountryPatriot
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:31am

    Mrs. Fallin has every right to cite her motherhood as an important qualification. What roles do mothers play in raising a family? A doctor, nurse, teacher, judge, jury, organizer, head of household, and so many more. Why are these not qualifications she should be proud of?

    As far as I’m concerned, being a good mother, parent, and wife makes a candidate very qualified for any elected office. Crap, look at the bums we have in office now … how can motherhood NOT be an exceptional qualification by comparison? Frankly, we need more mothers running this country!

    I feel sorry for women like Ms. Askins … another lonely bitter self-obsessed attorney in elected office. Thanks but no thanks.

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  • bobodu
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:28am

    How many children did Jesus Christ have??? His mother wasn’t even married/espoused/betrothed when He was conceived !!!

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    • Thirteenth Paladin
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:38am

      Hey, hey BooBoo, Mary was a virgin and Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit. She did not “know” Joseph until after His birth. As for Jesus being single at 33, and your intimation of single meaning gay, He was without sin. Nuf said? Or do you want to argue about the definition of sin? Read the book, you might actually learn something.

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    • bobodu
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:20am

      Ahah…there’s that good American hatred the TEA Party is so widely renowned for!!
      I simply asked “How many Children did Jesus have?” Simple question really. As far as I know,He had NONE, yet He turned out to be a great leader ( even if most of His followers do not follow that lead very well). Yet you feel obligated to turn the question into a homophobic rant. Satan’s way is to divide and conquer …

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    • GOTT-EM-MAUSER
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 11:31am

      BOBODUDU,

      What in the Holy Hell does Jesus’ marital status have to do with anything?? As best I can determine he isn’t running for Governor of OK, nor did he ever seek political office. You Communists should learn at least ONE other tactic of debate besides “Begging The Issue”. You’ve worn that one out along with over using the term “Hate” by a country mile. Crawl back under whatever rock you slithered out from under, and at least learn to stick to the TOPIC.

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    • dr pepper
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 11:36am

      Bobodu, to answer your question, Jesus is the father to all humans. He is one with God and the Holy Spirit. He knew all of us before we are born. It would be nice of you to not inject Jesus into this political realm as he was not concerned about the politics of his time, but rather the salvation of the peoples souls. Those who feared him the most were those who already had the power.

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  • civilunrestnow
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:16am

    Lesbians cannot marry in OK. That would explain why the liberal has no experience being married.

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  • TrueBlue
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:13am

    This doesn’t have anything to do with “motherhood”, per se. I wouldn’t want to elect a male candidate who had never been married and fathered children, either. In my opinion, parenthood is an integral part of growing up and if you‘ve never been a parent then you’re missing an important perspective on life. There are very few people who really NEVER had the opportunity to marry–and I would be especially skeptical on her part since she has obviously devoted her life to profession and politics. You actually have to take some time away from yourself and devote yourself to other people for a while if you want to be a wife and a mother–or a husband and a father. I think when people never marry and have children it leads to personal selfishness and narcissism. So, yeah, I think it’s important. Fallin probably should have couched her words differently or taken a little more time to explain herself better, but I think it was a valid point to make.

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  • MR_ANDERSON
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:06am

    I believe that being a good mother can add to your qualifications. So many parents today are not what you would consider “good” parents. Being a parent takes much responsibility, and it is not easy. It took me more than 30 years to see that my father was right. His continued involvement in my life to the point of me really not liking him being so involved helped make me who I am today. He made the choices that were best for me, not what was best right then. He was not a friend, but a father, and that is what children need. So, yes, being a mother can add to your qualifications, but being a bad mother can take away as well.

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  • WestOfThePecos
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:03am

    I would sure like to see the stats on DEM and GOP women in office today that have family/children. Lately, most DEM’s are single women. Just an observation but no stats to back it up. Not sure if that really means anything either.

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  • Redd
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:59am

    Is it bad to have a bearded marxist running for delaware senator?

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:36am

    Janet Napolitano is an idiot, that’s why she never married. She really needs to get out of office and go back to where ever she came from because she sucks being head of homeland security.

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    • kontrarian
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:06am

      Regressives have, by and large, displaced the snake oil salesmen of yore.

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    • civilunrestnow
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:17am

      Janet Napalitano is a LESBIAN that’s why she never married.

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 12:57pm

      We don‘t want Nappy Jan back you’ll have to find someone else to take her.
      Brewer for Gov 2010

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:34am

    Can’t believe someone would actually think that being a mother would qualify them to holding an office. Stick to the issues at hand and you will have your hands full. Tell us what your answers are for the problems of the state, not how good or bad a mother you are.

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    • LadyLiberty
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 7:49am

      I am a mother and I think it makes me uniquely qualified — I know how to deal with people acting like children having a meltdown. Never doubt the powers of a mom. Never.

      Having said that, it is one aspect of many that a candidate can bring to the table and it is a bonus if they have it BUT I don’t think it is a requirement by any means. Male candidates use their ‘family’ as a prop too, so lets not get all holier than thou on this shall we?

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  • obfuscatenot
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:22am

    A superfluous comment by a candidate? Hmmm, never happens, right?
    How about the President claiming Nancy Pelosi will go down in history as the greatest speaker of the house because she’s elegant, beautiful, and …..tough.(?!?!) (She has children AND grandchildren about whom she likes to comment-it’s something mothers do and non-mothers don’t.) Would be like someone saying Obams’s a clean, articulate black guy. Crazy the things people say…Like drive the car in the ditch, gimme the keys, no your too scared….clinging to God and guns, reinvent history….have a glass of beer…soooo many things in the world of politics make so much sense these days. Lots of people are mothers. Lots of people are not.

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  • teahugger
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 7:54am

    the clip wasn’t long enough to determine whether or not mentioning her family was the only experience she felt differentiated her, or if it was the first item in a longer, more comprehensive list. i think being a spouse and parent gives one a certain perspective in life, and has value. however, it wouldn’t hold much weight in my decision-making process. even progressives can be wives and mothers!

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  • clhathaway
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 7:54am

    It was a stupid comment. How many children did Joan of Arc have, or Mother Theresa? We didn’t need Clinton to be our father. We certainly don’t need a governor to be our mother. That only perpetuates the idea of the Nanny State.

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    • Pairodimes
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:23am

      Ummm…. I wouldn’t elect either Joan of Arc or Mother Teresa as Gov. in Oklahoma. Neither was remotely qualified. Askins is qualified, as is Fallin, but I don’t really like either, but Fallin is much more in line with my views, and I do like the fact that she has managed to raise a family because it says certain things about her that are left unanswered about Askins.

      Askins knows she is about to lose this race anyway. Her recent campaign choices show she is now getting desparate and devisive. There is no way that the only state to have EVERY county vote against Obama in ‘08 will vote for someone with even remote ties to him. Done deal.

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    • JayCee
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 9:13am

      Don’t forget that we got Brad (Poindexter) Henry when Steve Lagent was expected to win.

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  • bobodu
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 7:53am

    My God….George W. Bush never saw a single battle but he seemed qualified to order others to fight two wars.

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    • heavyduty
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:31am

      Yeah, and Obama has never served a day in his life, Clinton is in the same boat. But they were elected. How come Democrats never serve in the military, and if they do happen to serve why do they lie about their service record? I would whole lot rather have someone with military experience than someone that went to Canada to get out of serving.

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    • RugDog
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:04am

      Obama, like many lib polititians, have never had a job. A real job that requires skilled labor. Yet eh and they want to pass laws affecting our jobs. I guess that explains why we are losing jobs.

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    • LIBERALSBEDAMNED
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 12:52pm

      Hey what the hell does GW Bush have to do with Oklahoma Gov.????? Dumb ass. I live in Ok.. the Democrate sucks here.

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  • BoilitDown
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 7:53am

    Not being a woman and mother I’m not sure I should even toss my two cents in on this one.
    I won’t take a side here but, when my kids were teenagers driving me crazy, work was much more difficult. I don’t think my work suffered from it but, during that time, I’m sure I was focused enough to know. I only had to cope with three at a time as teenagers.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:45am

      Same here, I was trying to run a small business – it was tough but you did what you had to do to succeed. I wish these candidates would just stick to the issues at this late date and drive their own points across.

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    • untameable-kate
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 11:38am

      I too own a small business and have a little one, I like to think that being solely responsible has made me more determined to succeed but I don’t think it qualifies me for office. I would have liked to have heard a little more of the comment though to hear the rest of what she said, I hate ten second sound bites.

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    • cparker
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 1:51pm

      Add your comments

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  • AndrewOH
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 7:48am

    I hope it doesn’t matter–because it is always bad to elecct a democrat.

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    • SamLiberty
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:02am

      amen !!!

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:09am

      The PC Police strike again! What’s wrong with what Mrs. Fallin said?!?? Doesn’t a mother have a special consideration — for her kids and family, foremost? Get over it!

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    • 5
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:31am

      No new Democrats. They Suck worse.

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    • snowleopard3200
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 8:33am

      People, you are the ones to decide if being a parent or not has anything, if at all, about how they will handle themselves in office; let the ideals you have and the principles you live by decide your vote.

      Get out and vote, encourage others to do the same!
      http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)

      Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}  
    • Flashover
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:14am

      A person who has not looked into the eyes of their own child has no idea how that changes the world for a parent. That experience in vital if A person is going to relate to their constituents that have children. Folks who have children were once folks that did not have children, and the converse of this is very true. People who have never had children do not have experience having children. I want the person who has been a parent making decisions that affect my family.

      That is why this is relevant. This is not a feminist issue. This is an experience issue.

      Foster parents, I do not mean to belittle you at all. You possess a virtue all your own.

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    • Thirteenth Paladin
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:32am

      Why would a woman being a mother be important vs a professional Professional? Mom understands the importance of how political descisions affect everyone, the individual and the family. Mom can see the Big Picture. The professional Professional has no such perspective. Lets just call Mom’s a “well-rounded” perspective.

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    • dominke
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 10:02am

      Motherhood is very important with dealing in political arena. I would put motherhood up there with being a CEO or small company owner. Experience will help in this race.

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    • uneedmorekoolaid
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 11:06am

      She has more at stake in the game of life. Askins only has to worry about herself, she doesn’t have kids to worry about paying back the debt that the democrats love amassing while in office. Now if you had 6 kids to worry about how every decision you make is going to effect them, you got a little more at stake in the game. Just my opinion.

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    • keaton
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 11:13am

      Raising children is a huge learning experience. You realize how unpredictable life can be. It really teaches you humility , when they cause you humiliation, along with pride when they do something honorable. When you raise children, you learn that sometimes in spite of your best actions and intentions , they don’t turn out like you planned, (Bristol). That teaches you that every person makes their own choice, and sometimes even the wrong choices ,have a silver lining. It teaches you to forgive, both your kid and yourself, and make the best of the situation you are now in. I think it can make you less judgemental ,even as it cements your convictions, because you love. Thats what children give you.

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    • tommyjoe58
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 12:26pm

      Please Blaze, do not cut a comment to a few words. I need to hear a little before /after. The “LITTLE BIT” I heard, I have heard from politicians; “I have been a loving ”Husband/Wife” and/or a loving “Mother/Father” of X number of children…..” Please do not play or show just a tiny portion of anyone’s comments. That is one reason I have started coming here for news, to get the full context of the story. At least offer an additional post for the entire comment and let me decide if I want to spend add’l time to hear/read it. Did Fallin say there was something wrong with Askins being single? I don’t know, what do I assume? Me, I don’t, because this would make an A__ out of U & ME (“Me” being anyone, not the Blaze”). Don’t be like MSNBC, CNN, …..

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 12:43pm

      Reading my mind. Almost any woman that is NOT a democrat/socialist/marxist/progressive would be a great choice.

      Too bad to, the Democrat Party used to be a proud pro-American party. Man have times changed (for the worst).

      PatriotShops.com

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 2:57pm

      hey someone who has children and a family know what it takes to run a household. you got to run it just like a business. so yes it is important and its a fair question

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 2:58pm

      beside have you gotten a look at her? bow wow!

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    • We Are Not Alone
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 3:30pm

      TOMMYJOE58:

      If you click on OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR DEBATE Jari Askins v Mary Fallin at the top of the video, it will take you to the YOUTUBE site which is probably the source the BLAZE uses. Hope this helps♥

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    • rolliejo
      Posted on October 24, 2010 at 9:48pm

      Got that right!

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    • QweeQwa
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 4:50am

      Gosh Dernet there should be a law against letting woman folk hold elected office if they have never brought forth any children. In no way do I mean to demean any adoptive of foster parents.

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    • Quack Addict
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:00am

      “I’m still hoping that when I get married, he has better football tickets than I do and he likes to play golf,” she said.”

      Is she hoping to pass same sex marriage in Oklahoma?

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    • JayCee
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:30am

      It was a cheap shot but if you live in Oklahoma you are hearing many more cheap shots and outright lies from the other side. I will be voting for Mary but I am disappointed she is giving up her US Senate seat to run for governor. She was an excellent long time Lt. Governor. Her replacement (hopefully) in the US Senate, James Lankford may turrn out to be a more effective senator than Mary anyway.

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    • JayCee
      Posted on October 25, 2010 at 8:34am

      I mean US Repreresative, not senator.

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