I’m lost for words regarding Palin's address tonight, but as a woman and someone who loves children, I must say the best part of the entire speech was Palin's little daughter who was licking her hand and making her little baby brother's hair look better for the cameras and the media; ironic since her mother was in the process of criticizing the same people capturing those cute family moments for the world to see! -Michelle Bart, Helping Heroes

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Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Meeting Adjourned

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Today the nation adjourned the final meeting with Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 58, who died earlier this month of a massive brain aneurysm. Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress and a strong critic of the Iraq war, was a friend to all she met and moreover she was a leader with a passion who kept company with the likes of the Clintons.

Today the nation said good-bye during a public memorial service in Ohio and thanks to C-Span, the nation got to know Stephanie just a little better. A funny, passionate, and loving mother, sister, and leader to all, she will be a missing link during this historical time as her fellow Democrats continue working towards the CHANGE she always wanted to see in Washington.

Yes, the Clintons and Senator Barack Obama had many mentions and it was obvious of their presence but Stephanie would have wanted nothing less. She loved the Clintons and after it was obvious that Senator Clinton would have to step aside, she supported the ideal of electing Barack as our next President. Her services were just the way she would have wanted, except for the fact she would have said “this is lasting too long,” as President Clinton noted.

We’ll miss you Stephanie and those you continued to fight for will always be indebted to your service you gave us all! Read more about this vibrant leader, woman, and American by going to http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26303502.

-Michelle Bart, Helping Heroes