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I was listening to Laura Ingraham yesterday when I picked up my five year old. Ingraham had a guest on that mentioned "Obama" repeatedly.

My daughter asked me what "Obama" was. I told her "Omaha" is where we usually go at Easter and how we like the zoo.

She asked again. I told her "Okinawa is an island in the ocean between Taiwan and Kyushu."

She repeated her query. I said, "Oh, Bambi, was that baby deer that had the funny little rabbit friend named 'Thumper'."

She asked again, protesting that it sounded like a person. I finally said, "Obama is an empty vessel of a man that some people mistakenly believe is somehow qualified and competent enough to be President."

She said, "Oh, will we have time to stop at home before I go to swimming lessons?"

I doubt he will come up again in conversation. She is only five years old- the only politician she recognizes is Senator Thune- and that is because of his Christmas cards.

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HA -- great story!

My wife and I are curious why our girl came home complaining about stereotypical Republicans who hate the poor. Oh well, my teachers were nearly all liberals (several were activists) and that just made me more of a die-hard conservative.

[Politicalmom]

When my son was four years old he was riding in the back seat while I listened to the radio.

Announcer: “And today President Clinton said blah, blah, blah.”

My son: “Mom, did you hear what Clinton said?

Me: “Yes, dear.”

Him: “Well, if Clinton said it, it must be a lie.”