‘Who’s Taking Care of the Kids?’ Is Finally a Question for Dads on the Trail, Too
Representative Eric Swalwell can rattle off the best places to pump breastmilk in an airport. Julián Castro broke from the campaign trail for the last day of preschool. And Gov. Steve Bullock postponed the announcement of his presidential campaign for a true test of personal endurance — the Advanced Placement exams that his 17-year-old daughter had to take.
Welcome to 21st-century fatherhood, presidential campaign style.
For decades, mothers running for office have faced skepticism: “Who’s taking care of the kids?” wondered voters. As American families evolve, a number...