The XX Factor : National Enquirer

Wanted: Nu Role Model

Melinda Henneberger — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:48:00 GMT

Anyway, Hanna , we agree that the Edwards family should be left alone. (And post-Alberto Gonzales, an AG whose biggest problem is a baby ? Sounds good!) My son's question wasn't a hard one as in, "Uh-oh, what to say?' Just sad, as in another person he...(read more)

Whose Oversharing Are We Talking About?

Melinda Henneberger — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:00 GMT

I don't think it's Elizabeth's oversharing that was the problem! (And you don't mean, Hanna, that cancer ought to be kept under wraps, so as to avoid scaring the grown-ups?) Tonight, my 12-year-old who has been a big fan of Elizabeth's husband since '04—and...(read more)

But Would You Want the Byline?

Melinda Henneberger — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:07:00 GMT

OK, Rachael , so how about the selfish reason most of us wouldn't want to be that particular messenger? Unless I trip over a presidential candidate in the Bois de Boulogne some night - unlikely, as I live in Maryland - I am just not that eager to write...(read more)

Don't Shoot the Messenger!

Rachael Larimore — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Sorry, Melinda , I have to disagree, though I do share your sympathy for the Edwards family. I was just reading Elizabeth's touching farewell to Tony Snow yesterday. She told the tale of a gentleman who approached her at a parade and gave her good wishes...(read more)