Yes, they're young, but they will have time with their father. I'm more worried about their mother. She is not a stay at home mother. She has a career to deal with. She is on temporary leave, but when she goes back to work those kids will be raised by nannies. And no, I'm not saying that the woman bears more responsibility for raising kids, just that one of them needs to be there for them - and it won't be Obama.

But, query, why isn't Jenna Bush having her wedding in the White House?

I certainly understand why Hillary said she couldn't have done it. There's a lot to be said for recognizing the needs of the family, and adapting our choices accordingly. Hillary didn't abandon her ambitions, she paced her life so all responsibilities were given her full, quality attention.

I am very disappointed by this diary. Not that this bothers anyone here.

Clinton at MomLogic Panel

As such, I see it as totally a non-issue. In fact, if it was to be made an issue, I would suspect Obama would come out ahead on the topic as most every family in the country has been faced with similar decisions, and no one wants to be questioned or degraded by their ultimate choice. Indeed, all Obama would have to do is invoke Kennedy and voila, he's riding in on a horse to save the day.

It goes to show what it is "permissible" still regarding gender and the bias that's tolerated as
normal.

Yes, it's a hypocritic society.

gotta love that double standard!

Friends who live in Hyde Park and who have children at the Lab School say that Obama (SS Agents in tow) has not missed a single parents' night at the school during the entire campaign.

The real discussion here, I believe, is why the same isn't true for women. Sadly, I think Hillary is right, and it is a double standard. At the same time, my own experience as a mother informs an emotional argument, which is that I wouldn't want to pursue something so ambitious as the mother of a young child. I was much more satisfied with the bonding process at the time. Of course, I'll suffer my entire working life for making that choice. That's the real tragedy for working mothers.

Although it's refreshing that he cooks. Does he clean the toilets and mop up vomit when he's overworked and the girls are home sick? If so, then he gets a star for being a truly good husband in my book. And if he's taking care of an aging parent in addition to kids and work, then he might be 'getting' it, perhaps . . .

:(

I believe it's critically important for kids to have a loving, involved father but the fact remains that child rearing is the ultimate responsibility of women. Not saying it's fair, just saying it is.

His children are non-issue for me. His wife isn't.

The illusions and dishonesty in that campaign is incredible.  Worse is how many have bought it.

My 2 cents.

I believe Chelsea Clinton was 10 or 11 when her father was running for President. Did anyone (Jeralyn?) bring up the issue then of what would happen to poor Chelsea when Bill become President? Oh no, they don't get to spend quality time together! This whole thing is ridiculous.

It shows the double standard that a woman is asked about it, while the assumption is that it is irrelevant for a man. Shows just how much farther we have to go culturally.