Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:48am
Very interesting here in the comment-sphere. While many are certainly taking the holier-than-thou approach this morning, there are many who see it like our Commenter #3 here. Why? Does this speak further to value change in our society. Interestingly enough, certain surveys showed that some female voters forgave Sanford because the situation with the mistress seemed to be genuine love. As they say, art imitates life, and what other polls are also showing is that female viewers are rooting for the fictional couple on the ABC hit series "Scandal" that depicts POTUS having an affair with a woman he truly loves. As we observe the beginnings of a gender shift in power in the U.S. that seems to be coinciding with re-evaluation of traditional relationships, we see a new attitude. While the national press corp may have been shocked about the win, many of us who observe the cultural scene are not quite in that same situation today. It's about being able to connect the dots to indicate not only what could take place, but mindset behind why it is taking place. Keep reading and watching us!
What's the hot political chatter of the moment? Well, aside from the Benghazi hearings today, it's all about Republican Mark Sanford's win of a South Carolina congressional seat just last night. Though caught up in a previous scandal regarding extra-marital romance and more, Sanford surpised many and appeared like a phoenix from the ashes and claiming victory. It is said that the national press corp is shocked, but the real news in in the public opinion. Let's get a glimpse....
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