Michelle Obama Watch

Today, the UK's Telegraph published an in-depth profile about Michelle Obama called, "Michelle Obama interview: I'm nothing special." Including insights from her mother and brother, the article highlights Michelle's working-class roots, her work ethic, as well as the challenges she's faced balancing her professional commitments with her marriage and family life. Speaking about her own achievements, Michelle states: 'I say this not to be modest, but there are so many young people who could be me. There's nothing magical about my background. I am ... Read More

by Rhonda In an article entitled, "Michelle Obama: Is First Ladies' Club Ready?", Telegraph reporter Anne Applebaum muses on whether Michelle Obama, if her husband is elected to be the next President of the United States, will be able to fit into the global "first ladies' club," as pictured here during a visit to Hokkari farming village in Hokkaido, Japan during this year's G8 Summit. She has no doubt that Michelle can look the part, but wonders whether she'll be able to pull ... Read More