Grapevine: Breastfeeding banned at breastfeeding summit
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And now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine...
Give and Take
Political jabs on Twitter are part of the modern campaign but gaffes are just as cringe-worthy online as from the stump.
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Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is the latest victim of a Twitter slip-up.
In a shot at two potential 2016 opponents, Paul tweeted a picture of a Common Core friendship band and a note from Mitt Romney to Jeb Bush.
But someone forgot to run the spell checker.
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The missing "D" in friendship did not go unnoticed.
A Bush senior staffer shot back -- quote -- "You misspelled friendship. Maybe there is something to be said for higher standards?"
The original tweet was deleted and a correct picture sent out with a second volley.
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Quote -- "Lay off. It was a Common Core post. We don't have to spell it right!"
Putin Off the Pounds
A recession, lower oil exports and less food all pains the Russian people will endure to stand by President Vladimir Putin.
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At least according to the country's deputy prime minister who says the people will resist any Western pressure to oust their president.
Quote -- "When a Russian feels any foreign pressure, he will never give up his leader...We will survive any hardship in the country -- eat less food, use less electricity."
Some Russians on social media were not so convinced -- pointing out that Igor Shuvalov is believed to be one of the richest men in the government and owns homes in multiple countries.
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Can't see the forest...
Finally, yet another example of poor planning and optics.
The Scottish Government organized a summit next month to promote breastfeeding.
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Media reports point out one issue -- no breastfeeding allowed.
One attendee was shocked -- quote -- "I was absolutely dumbfounded -- I couldn't believe it at all...Irony is unbelievable."
The Scottish government has changed course now, providing new facilities.
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A local lawmaker praised the reversal, calling the original decision astonishing.