My favorite story of the week was the news that Michelle Obama's mother will be coming to live with the first family in the White House -- there to help Malia and Sasha make the transition to a new school, new friends, and the presidential spotlight. As my own mother lived with us -- a soulful presence in my daughters' life - I know firsthand there is nothing like a Yaya (Greek for grandmother). "First Granny" Marian Robinson's White House move provides a powerful teachable moment for America, offering the perfect solution to both our nation's child care crisis, and the cultural black mark of abandoning our seniors in old age homes. You've been sending great suggestions for issues and guests for Rachel Maddow's show, which I'm guest hosting on Monday. Please keep submitting them in the comments section.
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"We the undersigned, want to let Marion Robinson know that the American people support her presence in the Obama White House.
We welcome the example of a traditional extended family that it would set for our nation.
We believe that ensuring the well being of the Obama children is in the National interest
And we therefore urge Ms. Robinson to take our support into consideration as she and her family work through this important decision."
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Your hosting The Rachel Maddow show was the first time I saw you on TV. When you spoke about Ms. Robinson moving into the White House you became electric. Remembering what it was like to have Yaya at home and the impact on you and your girls showed America what a a blessing it was for your family to have the support of a grandparent. Bravo!
loved the First Granny commentary . .
where the video??
in all our talk of diversity, let's bring back respecting elders!
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You are so on target about the benefit of extended family on the Maddow show last night. Please post a video of your comments about Michelle Obama's mother moving into the white house. I want to share it with others. Great job filling in for Rachel.
I, too, enjoyed watching Arianna host the Rachel Maddow Show last night. Unfortunately, it followed David Shuster filling in for Keith, and David's no fun at all.
Voted against the war, voted against the Wall-street bailout
Has been advocating for alternative energy and transportation for decades
Basically he's been way out in front on the vital issues of our time
And Oregonians don't get enough air-time
Are you really touting eminent domain? Trains are likely the answer, but only if people really want to give up their houses to make way for tracks. NO ONE should be made to give up their homes. (And that goes for all or most of the foreclosures, who SURELY could be dealing with lack of payments of inflated mortgages differently and more fairly.)
that are just sitting with over grown weeds.We can do better .