In 2008, women outnumbered men by 10 million at the polls. In a year forecast to be close, the choice of a vice presidential running mate could be the deciding factor in selecting the next president. The inclusion of Ms. Rice could be the game-changer. Read More
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Is Gingrich right about Palin’s ability to rally the party? Does his opinion still count?
Governor Palin has a place in history as the first Republican woman to answer the call of vice president and her absence as a speaker at the Tampa convention would not bode well. In a political environment with accusations of gender disparity coupled with tensions amongst sundry groups within the Republican party, speakers who can…
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A Commerce Clause Trap?
Courts since the New Deal have expanded congressional power under the Commerce Clause, which many conservatives find unconstitutional at its core. For these conservatives, had the ACA been upheld under the clause, it would have removed all vestiges of limiting principles. Justice Roberts ruling therefore was seen as a small victory for conservative jurisprudence. Read…
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Are politicians getting too involved in the Chick-fil-A controversy? Has the debate resulted in any positive developments for either side?
Yesterday, the managing editor of the digital magazine for conservative women, Palladian View, posed a question on the publication's Facebook page and the interactive write-in section of the web site. She asked the reader(s) whether they "support Chick-fil-A and whether they planed to eat at Chick-fil-A today to show support?" The query yielded the highest…
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Is Congresswoman Bachmann a “flake”?
The first time I heard my teenage sons call someone a “flake” they were talking about a professional athlete. It was a very successful professional athlete, someone who had combined a healthy serving of natural gifts with a blister-friendly work ethic and dedication to his sport. But he had the audacity to be … well…
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Was President Obama right in his actions towards Israel?
Not only did President Obama’s condition of using the 1967 borders as a starting point for any peace accord show a stunning lack of respect for an essential strategic ally, it was woefully inopportune and very poor timing. Disrespectful because apparently the President neglected to “tip off” his counterpart in Israel before laying down this…
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Supreme Court ruling on health reform law will have chilling effect on small businesses
I am a small business owner who founded and grew a marketing, development and technology firm from one person into a global operation. It has not been easy. Thursday’s Supreme Court decision jeopardizes two decades of hard work and dedication. Five justices concluded that, in simple terms, I no longer can decide what I can…
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Is the political media biased against women?
According to Julie Burton president of the Women’s Media Center“Women’s “views and voices” are missing in print, television, radio, online and in film.” Women’s voices are systemically underrepresented everywhere not just in media but also in politics, education, business...The proportions for which journalists rely on male commentators rather than women is simply mirroring the landscape…
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Can Mia Love turn the tide for black voters, GOP?
In an almost ironic twist, a race in Utah’s 4th congressional district has emerged pitting a long-term Democrat incumbent against a mother and Republican mayor of Saratoga Springs. This mother also happens to be black and Mormon. Utah is an anomaly like no other state....well almost any other state. Read More
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Another high profile female business leader departs…
As I look back over the past 25 years, I have seen a cycle emerge here in South Carolina. Women leaders rise to prominence here before making an exodus to positions elsewhere. Some may say “that’s just business.” But in actuality, it’s much more. Today the light is dimmer with Duke Energy South Carolina President…
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