November 13th, 2007
09:45 AM ET
15 years ago
When political moms attack
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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NO offense to the old bird, but over 90 years of age you're not "all there"
OMG She looks like an extra in the "Twilight Zone"
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.
"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!"
Wow! What a scary picture. Which one is John?
This picture reminds me of Norman Bates and his mother