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November 13, 2007

Posted: November 13th, 2007 09:45 AM ET

Watch Carol Costello's report about the missteps famous political moms have made over the years.

(CNN) - Nobody knows you better than your mother - which is probably why politicians often use their moms to help them on the campaign trail. But, a political mom can be as much of a liability as she is an asset. Watch Carol Costello's report on the risks of being a political momma's boy.

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Ryan R., Chicago IL		November 13th, 2007 9:36 pm ET This picture reminds me of Norman Bates and his mother

Jr., California		November 13th, 2007 4:47 pm ET Wow! What a scary picture. Which one is John?

Dave, Austin		November 13th, 2007 4:08 pm ET "Now, about that Mitt boy..." "Mom, don't-" "Be still, Johnny, I'm speaking. Now, where was I. Oh, yes-" "Mom-" "Shush, you!" "But Mom-" "Go to your room, young man!"

summus		November 13th, 2007 3:42 pm ET this whole thing of using mom to help you get elected president. I would have expected it from other individuals of McCain's generation but it isn't very befitting a war hero.

karen , nj		November 13th, 2007 3:39 pm ET OMG She looks like an extra in the "Twilight Zone"

kimberly d, okc		November 13th, 2007 3:18 pm ET NO offense to the old bird, but over 90 years of age you're not "all there"
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