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Living between red and blue  Officials, candidates straddle life in politics and parenting
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Exsar.Arguello on August 8, 2018
Living between red and blue Officials, candidates straddle life in politics and parenting

It’s often said one of the more fulfilling aspects of life is parenthood. Being a parent can be compared to having a full-time job on top other career obligations.

As a politician, the role of a parent is still largely the same as any other working class citizen, but challenges stem from being in the public’s eye while managing a private life at home.

For parents who also take the role of an elected official, it’s a sacrifice that involves the cooperation and support from famil...

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