Why aren't the parenting skills of male candidates called into question... ?

Question

when they leave their children behind to pursue politics?

Answer 1

To whom would the question be aimed at:

Obama went home to Chicago every weekend. he never moved his family to Washington

Biden went home every night to DE since he had been a single father raising his 2 boys unti he met his 2nd wife. The daily trip on the Amtrak train is what he did every day until he was nominated to this position- a trip he has made since 1973

I guess that only leaves McBush

Answer 2

its the old double standard. sexism. and its a shame. Men SHOULD take more parental responsiblity. I loved it when my dad spent time with me.

Answer 3

Because this is a patriarchal society.

And children need their mothers.

Answer 4

the same reason the mother gets parental custody 95+%  of the time...don't play dumb on this

Answer 5

Cos they "them" have nothing else !!

Answer 6

YES! Go on, folks, answer that one.

The father takes care of those kids and does a darned good job. Naturally she (I'm sure you know who I mean, and if not, it's still a pertinent question) is secure in this knowledge. What's the matter, Dems- having problems with this one?

I'm loving this.....

Awww, heck, okay- I'm seeing Sarah Palin in this question. :D

Answer 7

probably the same reason that mothers almost always win custody rights. Dad's dont usually raise the kids and Dad's who are running for VP usually have a mom at home to take care of the kids.

Well except McCain who had nannies in one of this 7 homes that he married his way into. Now thats the way to go! Get out of the Navy, Dump her wife because she go disfigured in a car accident. Then marry the Paris Hilton of your day and run for Senate! Awesome! No worries. No problems. If i won the lottery like that id think the little people of America are whiners too.