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Will you be voting in the election as a Pocketbook Mom?

  • Yes, the economy is my number one concern.
  • No, other issues have a higher priority.
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Given the current housing situation, what are your plans?

  • Home prices are getting lower, and I'm likely to buy.
  • There's no way I'm going to buy a house since it'll devalue.
  • I may consider buying.
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Need help planning your future? Chat with others about your financial strategies.
Plus, get more home finance advice.

Should Hillary Clinton drop out of the race?

  • Yes, she's hurting the Democratic party
  • No, she could still win the nomination
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Hillary Clinton says she's in it for the long haul. What do you think?
Should she call it quits now because it's splitting the party or
do you think she should stay because it's still to close to call it over? Hear what people on the street have to say
and share your thoughts below.

Do you think Obama's speech will help race relations in the U.S.?

  • Yes. I believe it will help ease tensions.
  • No. One speech will not affect change.
  • Maybe. But only if Americans talk openly with one another.
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What do you think? Will Barack Obama's speech help race relations in this country? For more political chatter, visit the Politics Today message board to discuss the issues, the race to the White House and more.

Has your husband ever cheated on you?

  • Yes, and we're now divorced.
  • Yes, but we worked through it.
  • No, he's always been faithful.
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Who will get your vote for president?

  • Hillary Clinton
  • John McCain
  • Barack Obama
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Who will you be voting for this November? Will a Republican or Democrat take office in 2009? Share your thoughts here. Or chat with other politically-minded women on the Moms & Politics message board.

Should certain vaccines be made mandatory for children?

  • Yes, all children should be protected from certain diseases
  • No, I have a right to not vaccinate my child
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More and more states are requiring mandatory vaccinations for children, but a growing number of parents are saying 'no.' Some parents cite religious reasons, other say the vaccines cause more harm than good. What are your thoughts on this controversial issue? Leave a comment below.

Did you know that March is Women's History Month?

  • Yes
  • No
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Which female historical figures have inspired you the most? Did Rosa Parks’ courage inspire you to fight adversity in your own life? Did Eleanor Roosevelt’s wisdom encourage you to become your own woman? Who do you look up to and why? Share your thoughts here.

At what age do you think a child can be considered an adult?

  • 18
  • 21
  • 25
  • 30
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Age, apparently, is only a number. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, most parents do not consider their 18-25 year-olds to be adults. And the kids agreed. These "emerging adults" are taking longer to settle down, marry and become parents, creating a new stage that did not exist in earlier generations.

What do you think? What determines an adult? At what age do you think you became an adult? Share your thoughts here.

Will Oprah's endorsement of Barack Obama influence your vote in '08?

  • Yes, I'm more inclined to vote for him now
  • Yes, I'm more inclined to vote against him now
  • No, it will not influence my vote
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Popular talk show host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey was alongside Barack Obama as he made a campaign stop in South Carolina this weekend. Oprah, who announced her endorsement of the Illinois senator in November, asked thousands of people attending the event to help Obama "seize the opportunity" in his bid for the White House.

Does Oprah's endorsement of Barack Obama make you pay more attention to the presidential race? Will it influence your vote in 2008? Share your thoughts here.

Will you and your family be traveling this holiday season?

  • Yes, we'll be flying
  • Yes, we'll be driving
  • No, we're staying close to home this year
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With record-setting flight delays, this year hasn't been an easy one for travelers. But another trend may be causing as much havoc and frustration for passengers: Planes have never been so packed, federal data show.

How are you traveling during the holidays? Share your thoughts and check out iVillage's tips for making family travel a breeze.

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