Column #1: "I am a proud NASCAR Mom"

Carol Marin describes how American voters are often categorized by religion, wealth, education, etc. and sometimes even by titles like Soccer moms or NASCAR dads. But, in reality, politics are not that simple.  The 2012 election will be fought over by "swing voters", those that are not affiliated with a certain party/candidate and categories are an oversimplified way at examining and predicting politics.