Comments on: In 2007, it was PR. In 2008, it will be the candidates.

By: Staci

Staci — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:27:25 +0000

That’s an interesting point — I hadn’t thought about it, but maybe that’s because I didn’t get a chance to go to any of the political panels (not for lack of interest, but for lack of ability to be several places at the same time).

It was great to meet you, by the way!

By: aimee/greeblemonkey

aimee/greeblemonkey — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:14:49 +0000

Wow. A big opportunity missed.

By: Ruth Dynamite

Ruth Dynamite — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:45:02 +0000

Yes. Exactly. These people are missing the boat.

By: OMSH

OMSH — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:44:49 +0000

I am a conservative by most standards. Okay, not by local, rural Texas standards – b/c conservatives supposedly don’t “brand” their bodies with tattoos, enjoy sex as recreation, or think Al Gore actually has a strong point with his Inconvenient Truth.

I am offended that the Republican party thought so little of BlogHer to not participate.

And? Thank you for speaking out to the mass marketing PR that I trash immediately. Don’t know my name? Trash. Don’t say what you mean? Trash. Don’t think my voice has value – monetary value? Trash. Makes me wish I had a Mac – so I could use the *bounce* feature liberally.

By: mothergoosemouse

mothergoosemouse — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:01:32 +0000

Christine, my views are similar (socially liberal, fiscally conservative). More than ever, I think it’s important to speak up – to make it known that we’re not in lockstep with either party.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:20:50 +0000

I’m currently planning to attend the BlogWorld Expo in Las Vegas this November, and I expect it will be much more male-centric. I’ll pay attention to what if any political candidates, representatives or literature is there, and report back.

Should I wear a t-shirt that reads “I’m a Mommyblogger, and I VOTE”??

By: jen

jen — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:09:12 +0000

not only do we talk a lot, but we carry big blogs around. and we band together on things. like issues. and we know our worth.

By: Suebob

Suebob — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:37:38 +0000

right on.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:47:46 +0000

I agree. Surely politicians know that bloggers (and the internet) are a huge part of how people get their information now. They are missing a huge opportunity by passing us by. I wonder if they will show up at other (more male) internet and blogging conferences?

By: mayberry

mayberry — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:42:13 +0000

Us? Talk? You bet!