I was having a hard time figuring out whether it was the red hatted society or the old south rising, or something but…is this what they do after we vote them in? Oh my! Landsakes! I’m liking the Republican women so much more, every mo!

Read all about it, from my friend Riverdaughter today!

Friday: The US Senate Ladies Auxilliary Luncheon

“…The US Senate’s Ladies Auxilliary met on Tuesday to discuss women’s issues.  A luncheon of chicken salad, tea sandwiches (no crusts!) and sparkling lemonade followed the discussion and the event finished with a demonstration on scrapbooking campaign memorabilia.

In attendance were Senators Diane Feinstein (CA), Barbara Mikulski (MD), Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Barbara Boxer (CA).  Senator Claire McCaskill, the very junior senator from Missouri called the event to order and represented the Ladies Outreach Volunteers of the Obama campaign.  Senator Hillary Clinton (NY) whose campaign themes were represented at the meeting, was not in attendance.

All were in agreement that the topics under consideration were very important to women but no action items were proposed at this time.  Among the issues of greatest importance were, ensuring that women receive equal pay; keeping jobs in America; making healthcare more affordable; providing benefits for military veterans; and protecting the environment.  For the last item, a garden party was proposed for the next event with container gardening as the theme.

The subject of abortion was tabled until after the election as some of the ladies felt it was impolite and could be seen as offensive to some constituencies.

The group also discussed their plans for Denver and volunteers were recruited to hang the crepe paper bunting.  The colors chosen for this year’s festivities were coral, ocean and sand.  A cookie walk has been scheduled in July to raise funds for the materials.  A vote was taken as to whether Senator Clinton should give a speech prior to the coronation of Senator Obama.  The majority of the attendants thought that she should but that it might be a better idea for her to narrate the 15 minute film tribute to Senator Obama’s life and the achievements of his career.  Senator McCaskill suggested that this might be a splendid opportunity for Senator Clinton to apologize to Senator Obama for running but this suggestion did not carry the day.  Senator Lincoln (AR) thought that a sincere and polite, hand written note on personal stationary would be more appropriate than a public apology.

Senator Cantwell (WA) took meeting minutes and when finalized, will send a copy of the action items to the regular Men’s Senate for approval.  The meeting was adjourned and all in attendance agreed that the scrapbooks make lovely coffee table decorative accessories…”