I feel the need to comment on it and the thread was locked, but I agree with what she is trying to say. I think she needed to explain it more. For once I didn't understand the shock.

I have an autistic child and used to babysit a down's infant, so I understand what a parent goes thru and I can not imagine accepting the VP nomination at this time in her life. I'm a democrat, so her on the ticket is neither here nor there for me. I just think that this position requires her to choose between her potential job and her child. In an ideal world, she would not have to choose, but..... Having a special needs child can be an emotional roller coaster and the constant additional care and reassurance they need is tremendous. Yes, she may have a stay at home husband, BUT there are 4 kids. I barely made it through with my sanity and my husband was very hands on. Without knowing her personally, I think it is very selfish of her. Do you guys honestly think she can give her child and the job everything that both need?

And before I get flamed, I am very pro working outside the home and did it myself for years taking jobs where I could work opposite shifts than my husband.

And for moms of special needs kids, could you do this? I couldn't as I find myself very protective of my dd and can't imagine not being there for her on a regular basis and able to go to her if needed.

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