“Carrie Lukas” on The Daily Caller

Sarah Palin may have Alaska, but daughter Bristol Palin has dibs on Arizona. (more)

This election broke the mold in many ways, including the role that women played in the political arena. In fact, while the tug-of-war between champions of limited government and supporters of activist, big government will undoubtedly continue for decades, expectations for women in our political system may be permanently altered. (more)

Female independent voters may be the ultimate swing voting group.  These voters are open to supporting candidates of any party, and are likely to turn out on Election Day.  This makes them a key target audience for any competitive campaign.  A new poll conducted by Douglas E. Schoen, LLC and commissioned by Independent Women’s Voice (IWV), which is a non-partisan, non-profit group, gauges the current mood and convictions of political independents.  The responses from female independents are particularly telling: they indicate that America is ready for a significant change in political leadership. (more)

More than ninety years ago, American women earned the right to vote.  Since that time, American women have gained tremendous economic and political power.  Women’s record of educational achievement and innate strengths should translate into greater progress in years to come.  Yet women’s progress—like all Americans’ progress—is jeopardized by our growing, Leviathan government. (more)

For decades, the label feminist has been the exclusive property of women on the political left, with victimhood and abortion rights as feminism’s primary tenets, and the promulgation of grievances against the patriarchy its modus operandi. This election cycle a large cadre of traditional women have entered the the political arena and are challenging the sisterhood of bra-burners on their own turf, bringing what Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List, calls “authentic feminism” to the national stage. (more)

Washington politicians have been talking tough about cracking down on big business. Press Secretary Gibbs said that the White House would “keep a boot on the throat” of British Petroleum, the company at the center of the oil spill. There have also been strong words for the top whipping boy du jour, big Wall Street banks. The president proclaimed that he didn’t run for office to help “a bunch of fat cat bankers on Wall Street,” and Harry Reid accused “un-American” Republicans who want to change the current version of financial regulatory reform as being “more concerned about taking care of the fat cats on Wall Street.” (more)

The Cornhusker Kickback. The Louisiana Purchase. Gator-aid. These terms have become familiar to millions of Americans who are concerned about health care legislation. They know that without these measures—essentially bribes offered to wavering Members—the bill never would have passed the Senate. Now Americans are learning new terms—reconciliation, the “Slaughter Rule,” and “pass and deem”—which are ways to game the legislative system to make it easier for Congress to pass a bill that so many Members are reluctant to support. (more)

Members undecided about how to vote on health care face intense pressure. The president is calling. Their leadership is badgering. Unions are threatening to back primary challengers and withhold support. Yet wavering Members be warned: Your constituents can’t twist your arm or make creative threats, but they will be voting in November. And if you vote for this health care legislation, chances are they’ll be voting against you. (more)