Michelle Obama Watch

Posted by AJ Plaid The Cruel Secretary  New York Times' Patrick Healy says that, in comparison to Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, and Cindy McCain,  "Michelle Obama has yet to signal exactly what sort of First Lady she might be." Ms. Obama and the Obama campaign are trying to strike a balance when it comes to her image: A woman who is happy at home with the kids, her top priority, but who also finds time to hit the road a couple of days a ... Read More

It must be an editorial dictate at the New York Times to describe Michelle Obama as having a "strong personality." What does "strong personality" mean? On June 8, 2008, in an article by ADAM NAGOURNEY and JEFF ZELENY, the NY Times printed the following: Recognizing the extent to which Republicans view Michelle Obama’s strong views and personality as a potential liability for her husband, Mr. Obama’s aides said they were preparing to bring aboard senior operatives from previous Democratic presidential campaigns to work ... Read More