Comments on: Nia Malika Henderson Strikes Again: As the Poll Turns

By: pepper

pepper — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:13:29 +0000

Nia-Malika Henderson was on Roland Martin’s show this morning. To me she contradicted herself. Basically the same old same old that Michelle doesn’t do enough but of course if she does more she is the ABW. I distinctly remember earlier in the year her saying that Michelle is doing too much. She’s so annoying.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:15:29 +0000

Another disillusioned probably soon-to-be-former Essence reader, here.

That magazine has lost its way, and for me hasn’t been the same since Susan Taylor, left. How I treasured – and, miss! – this wise, and precious lady’s input.

As for the Nias and Allisons, et al…

“There are about 1000 other angles they could pursue, but WON’T which is why we’ll have to start pursuing those angles ourselves.”

I look forward to it, Admin. It’s time for some freshness, in the choice of topics covered!

By: red

red — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:43:52 +0000

I read that on the Politico blog, and they stated that Laura Bush had a high rating in the high 80’s as First Lady. However, I don’t care if she had 1000 ratings, for she will be loved and worshiped in spite that she didn’t do anything of importance in last 8 years. Our Flotus Michelle, can work 24/7 doing everything in the sun, but it not going to be enough for those haters. Just like her husband, who has doing a lot, but it’s not enough to most. If you haven’t lived through the 60’s or experience what it’s like being a black person in America, look very close on how the Obamas are treated like dirt, from the right and the left. May God protect this family day in and day out. Amen!

By: admin

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:42:41 +0000

OH lord Y’all don’ started sending Ms. Nia emails. You know that just about MADE. HER. DAY. I just zing her because she, and Politico are so annoying in their coverage. I can’t stand the NY Times coverage either. its like that entire pocket of Black women that have been assigned to cover the First Lady go for the easiest path possible, which is to do a bunch of public hand wringing about whether or not she’s “acceptable” to the American people.

There are about 1000 other angles they could pursue, but WON’T which is why we’ll have to start pursuing those angles ourselves.

By: A. Darton

A. Darton — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:30:58 +0000

Lost popularity because she’s not doing enough. How foolish. More likely it’s she’s not doing what they think she should be doing. But as I have stated before I think she is doing a great job as First Lady and I sent that Nia Malika Henderson an e-mail and told her that too. I’m starting to wonder if this Nia Malika isn’t becoming another Michelle Malkin.

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:56:22 +0000

ok, I had to respond when I saw that icon – IT’S FABULOUS.

absolutely fabulous.

I rolled my eyes at the poll too. But, it was the supposed REASON behind the drop that just made me go W-T-F?

Michelle Obama loses popularity because she’s not ‘ DOING ENOUGH’? in some folks’ eyes?

huh?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:57 +0000

Just to be clear, I have no idea what the sample size is in the poll, I was being snarky.

By: Rosebudd0328

Rosebudd0328 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:11 +0000

If I had a subscription to Essence magazine I would be canceling too. Michelle Obama has inspired all women beyond their color to think more about their contributions to America. It’s just a shame that no matter what good some people do, there will always be ones that want to pull you down in the process. As a fellow woman, this is our gender’s greatest issue and it’s evident when women like Nia Malika Henderson want to be someone to continue that poisonous cycle.

By: Lonni

Lonni — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:36:36 +0000

I have to agree that a poll of 500 people is not really a scientific poll that can truly show an overall general opinion of the people of the US. That is slim-to-very-slim at best. However, I don’t agree that those people were “irrelevant”. There is no such thing as an “irrelevant” person. We are all here for a specific time and reason according to God.

I also agree that it isn’t Michelle’s job to make policy but she does have the Presidents ear and is obviously His main “sound-board” so to speak. So, she does have more influence than any of us might have. What she is using that influence for still remains to be seen. Personally, I think she is a terrific Mother and the input she is having for children is great.

By: A. Darton

A. Darton — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:26:43 +0000

I am well pleased with the First Lady. I think she have been doing a great job. What’s the saying, you’re dam if you do, you’re dam if you don’t. There is no pleasing everyone. Maybe we supporters of the First Lady will have to contact these haters and let them know what we think of our First Lady. And it would be nice if the pollster would give me a call once and awhile. We know that people can fix things to come out the way they want it too.