Cecile Richards is living proof that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

[Stinky The Clown]

[Wounded Bear]

1. Really?

I must admit, I didn't know. Guess I'm forced to agree. That's a pretty good family line.

[GoCubsGo]

2. I wish Anne was still here.

I miss her, and her good friend Molly.

[Stinky The Clown]

3. They were a pair!

Rapier wit and strong women.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Her mother was a firebrand and hell on wheels!

And she is as well.

[obamanut2012]

5. k & r

[Lisa0825]

6. She has her momma's smile... the way it lights up her whole face.

One of my fondest memories is meeting Ann Richards just before she declared candidacy for governor.

[nolabear]

7. Mr. Bear went to high school with Cecile. He's incredibly proud tonight.

So am I!

[Motley13]

8. She was sth else

really gave it to Geo HW Bush

"Poor George, he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth"

[longship]

9. This thread needs Ann's 1988 DNC address.

Here:

[Stinky The Clown]

11. Thanks for posting that!

[longship]

12. You bet!

Best regards, Stinky!

[Gothmog]

10. Cecil Richards spoke to the Texas delegation this morning

[WhiteTara]

13. I miss Ann Richards and Molly Ivens

2 of the most wonderful women in the world.

[niyad]

14. as so I.

[3catwoman3]

15. Who ever announced Cecile Richards really blew it...

...by introducing her as "Cecil" Richards. Names matter. Get it right!

[TexasBushwhacker]

16. Good grief. What a maroon! N/t