"Viewer Mail Volume 2"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
ON 02.11.08 9:12 PM
It's time for another round of viewer mail! Here's another sampling of some of the submissions we have received in February alone. We continue to be overwhelmed by the positive feedback
coming from cool places all across the globe. Thanks again to everyone for all the kind words and support. Our inbox is never empty so we do our best to make sure each and every message is read. We are so grateful for your enthusiasm and your words of encouragement really make the difference when we're on the road and in the middle of what seems like chaos. Thanks again!
P.S. I'm going to be off the trail for a few days recovering from an awful cold... so we'll be posting a "Viewer Playlist" in the coming days as well...
Alycia Costa from Flower Mound, Texas wrote: I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! It keeps me updated where you all are at and I love reading your extra little tid bits from the campaign trail. I feel like I am right there with you guys. Plus, it is fantastic how you have the playlists and songs of the day. It is my fav part. Keep it up!!! I can't wait to hear more. Love you and I am so excited to vote this year.
Jill from Saint Louis, Missouri wrote: I love your blog - it shares the real life, human side of a campaign. And it's totally entertaining too. I look forward to checking it out everyday. Thanks!
Heather from South Carolina writes:Good taste in music by the way. :) Cheers!
Martha from Oakton, Virginia writes: So happy to find your blog as a hip and young (somewhat) Republican woman!You ladies keep it up on the road and I'm looking forward to casting my vote for your Dad tomorrow in the Virginia primary! (And thank you for showing that Republicans out on the road can have fashion game!)
Lois from Plymouth, Michigan wrote: It's very interesting for the "rest of us" to see the day to day activities and adventures of being on the campaign trail.Thanks for keeping us in the loop!I love the photos and the videos. (The Ramones are one of my favs too... pleasantly surprised to see them on your playlist since they are from my generation of alternative rockers.)Keep up the energy and give your Dad and Mom my best wishes!P.S. Love the ties your Dad wears.He is stylin'!!!
Angela from Lansing, Michigan writes: Wow! This is an awesome website!Following the headlines can sometimes be dry and boring, and it is easy to forget that political candidates are real people.Thanks for sharing the personal side of your dad's journey.Keep up the great work!
Oliver from Seattle, Washington wrote: You do have some cool, eclectic taste in music!If you are big on Ray LaMontagne as well as Radiohead Muse, check out Brandi Carlile...she's my favorite! (Full disclosure: I'm an Democrat, but not above giving you props for super taste in music!)
Brenda fromTempe, Arizona writes: Hello Ladies!Congratulations on such an informative and successful blog! Thanks for allowing the rest of us to get a behind the scenes look at things. Best Wishes!
Erica from Nashua, New Hampshire wrote: I just wanted to tell you girls how much I love reading your blog....you're doing a great job and it's nice to read a different perspective of the campagin than just what is in the papers and on TV.I find your blog really refreshing and I loved seeing all your pics.Plus, being from NH, it was really nice seeing pics of places I drive by everyday. Good luck with the rest of the campaign and keep up the great work!
Johnna from Frederick, Maryland writes: ...I find your blog refreshing and authentic.I like what you're doing and the way you're approaching this project.Your parents must be very proud.I know I would be.Keep up the good work!
Dale from Des Moines, Iowa writes: I've been watching with great interest your Dad's stunning results and remembering the time I was able to be a small part of his campaign. I assume the success has to be atributed to you and the "Blogettes". ...take care and best of luck to you and your Dad.
Lauren from Manchester, New Hampshire wrote: Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy the blog! I love finding political blogs that are directed at young adults like myself. I'm lookingforward to seeing your Dad's continuing political success!
Kenneth from Johnson City Tennessee writes: I love the pictures and comments you post on the blog. What a great experience you are getting by seeing all sides of the election process. In the beginning, I wasn't so sure who I would vote for, however being able to keep up with things on this blog has pointed me in the McCain direction. Definitely getting my vote!!!
Stephanie from West Chester, Pennsylvania wrote: I love your blog - even though I might not fit the "demographic". It is insightful, interesting and just plain fun to read. Keep up the great work!
Richardfrom London, U.K. writes: I absolutely love your blog. It has become quintessential reading for McCain enthusiasts on the better side of the pond...
Chris from Hamilton, New Jersey wrote: ...I would have to say that you definitely bring a brighter side to your father's campaign. GO JOHN McCAIN!
John from Newport Beach, California writes: Now THIS is just what we need... three smart, sassy, divas of style showing the leftwingers that they don't have the monopoly on hipness they'd love us all to believe. Keep the faith, girl!
Heidi from Illinois writes: Love the blog... am working on my dem friends to vote for McCain. Keep it up! Thanks for the great blog!
Karen from Long Beach, California wrote: Wow, love your blog, esp. the pictures.I'm excited to see this - makes me connect to your Dad more because I'm about your age, and you seem so cool!
Siobhan from Scituate, Massachusetts writes: I really enjoy reading the posts, looking at the pictures, and watching the videos of your father's campaign for the White House.I think it's a great way to get young people involved in politics.As someone who mostly votes Democrat, I am thrilled that your father is doing so well, as I look forward to voting for him in the Presidential Election!Keep up the great work!
Evan from Austin, Texas wrote: Thank you for the charmed peek into the quasi-private life on the campaign trail.I admire your father as must as your personal enthusiasm in the process and providing me the perspective that I rarely get to see in the shadowy realm of popular opinion.In the coming years I hope that your voice continues to grow.Know that it has been heard and has made a difference.
Lindsay from Albuquerque, New Mexico writes: Hi ladies!Just want to say how much I enjoy this blog. I am a young mother who loves fashion, beauty AND national awareness - this is a refreshing viewpoint....good luck out there and way to rock it on Super Tuesday!
Meghan from Las Vegas, Nevada wrote: I really love this blog! It's an awesome view into the hectic life on the campaign trial from a very down-to-earth perspective. ...reading this fun blog caused me to do more research into what John McCain is really all about. Keep up the good work!
Andrea from Knoxville, Tennessee writes: Thanks for keeping us in the loop about the campaign. It's been interesting to follow - glad you are taking us all on the ride with you.
Amanda from California wrote: Love the blog. This is a great method of helping younger voters. Best of luck to your father and his campaign!
Angela from San Francisco, California writes: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your "blogette!" It rocks! Go Big MAC!
Carolyn from Pinehurst, North Carolina wrote: What a great site!I was in LA last week and went to The Tonight Show and was thrilled to find out your father would be the guest!That's when I found out about your blog.You're doing a great job!
Kristin from Dallas, Texas writes: Your blog totally rocks. After going through your blog, reading your commentary, noticing your fashion and music choice, you will be by far the COOLEST First Kid who has ever rocked the White House!
Sara from Ashland, Kentucky wrote: I love this blogette and really appreciate the behind-the-scenes look at the campaign. It shows that those campaigning are human, a fact that seems to be lost on some of the populace. Also, the more youthful point of view that is displayed might actually inspire a larger turnout from younger voters. You're doing a really good thing here. Keep up the awesome work. On a partly unrelated note to what I have just said; I really dig the playlists. The diversity is refreshing.
"C" from Overgaard, Arizona writes: Your blog may be the most fascinating one I have ever read. :) How great is it to have 3 generations of smart fashionistas (especially the 96-year-old one!)who are also down-to-earth - "keeping it real" as you say. Your pictures tell a lot about how much fun you all have on the trail and how the campaign staff is like one big family with your family. Thank you for giving us this sneak peek behind the scenes.
Filippo from Lucca, Italy wrote: A very cool blog. You talk about politic in a very good, easy going and kinda funny way... good job girl!!!
Esben from Denmark writes: I found your blog accidently when reading about the primary elections on the web, and I am impressed by your openness. It is cool to see how a campaign can be from a daughter to a candidate's point of view. BTW, I like your taste in music. Keep posting those playlists.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
"London Calling"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
ON 02.10.08 2:04 PM
We're excited about the enthusiastic response to the blog across the pond... Check out this article in The London Observer written by Elizabeth Day. Thank you to all our U.K. friends!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
"Sunshine in Florida"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
VIDEO PRODUCED BY SHANNON BAE
ON 02.09.08 7:32 AM
Our latest video from the Florida primary experience.
Friday, February 8, 2008
"Music to Everyone's Ears"
POSTED BY MEGHAN
ON 02.08.08 7:48 PM
OK, so from the responses we've received the last few weeks, it looks like tons of you love the musical selections we've been posting... so we'll be getting to some fan suggestions next week. As you know, I love the vibe and emotion I get from music... I take that energy and run with it. But an interesting thing happens when you're a music fan - there's always some great irony in between life and art. I posted a link to the Ramone's "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg)" yesterday and some people seem to think there's some message in the fact that it was written in part as a criticism of a trip President Reagan made to Bitburg, West Germany in May 1985. Wow... I happen to like the song and figured it was a bit of an edgy choice considering the content... BUT those of you who know that, also probably know Johnny Ramone was a proud Republican and big fan of President Reagan who insisted the title of the song be changed to its refrain. So if you've been following along with us these last few months, you already know things aren't always what they seem on the Blogette... enjoy the song... love the irony... and keep watching... it's only bound to get more fun!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
"It's not the destination,
it's the journey..."
POSTED BY MEGHAN
PHOTOS COPYRIGHT HEATHER BRAND
ON 02.07.08 2:18 PM
"It's not the destination, it's the journey" could be my life mantra and it seems a more pertinent statement now more than ever. Winning or losing is never (and will never) be what this is about for me. I am more grateful for this experience than I can ever describe. To everyone who made it all possible, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Here's a quick breakdown of Super Tuesday. (Forgive me for not being able to explain this in any other way but through artists much more eloquent than me.)
And finally, how I feel right now (in fact this is one of my campaign theme songs): Christina Aguilera's "Here to Stay".
We left the hotel at 6 a.m. (while it was still dark outside) to make it to The Today Show
Good friend Linda holding a sign in the lobby before The Today Show
Matthew McConaughey was on after Dad
Governor Crist and friends on stage for the rally in New York
Yeah!
Dad going on stage
Rudy Giuliani introducing Dad
I used to work at Rockefeller Center!
Look at these supporters' faces!
Back on the bus
Nana on the bus
Steve hamming it up in transit
Back on the plane
Landing in San Diego
Dad and the "Governator"
Governor Schwarzenegger
And his boots....
On stage
They were both pretty funny
Funniest freaking sign I've seen so far
We "borrowed" it
I broke another heel off a boot
Watching the polls come in...
Longtime family friend Dalton
Wendy and her parents
Rockstars of the campaign: Carla and Mark
Mary-Anne and Mary-Kaye
Judy Black is so much fun
There was this weird loft where we watched the polls come in upstairs
Heather's parents and the Jones'
Having a moment with my amazing little sister
On stage!
The crowd was so pumped, the energy was electric
Nana
Mom and Dad
Dad making his speech
The crowd on stage
My parents are so cute
Little Kallie on stage
Piper and Keith
Dad after the speech
Laughing...
Crowd downstairs
I made a very uncharacteristicly early exit and was in bed by midnight. I met these women on the way out who were so sweet and had kind words to say about the blog.
"Viewer Mail Volume 2"
"London Calling"
"Music to Everyone's Ears"
"It's not the destination,
