Michelle Obama Shakes Up the East Wing »
Posted By Eagle_Eye 6 months ago in Political NewsAfter her husband s historic victory, it emerged that Michelle Obama saw her role as first lady as being a wife and mother first. In terms of visions, it was traditional, nonthreatening, and practically ho-hum. But it has proved a whopping understatement for the worlds newest A-lister, a woman whose debut has been punctuated with exclamation points.
The 45-year-old Ivy League lawyer and product of Chicago's working class has captured many hearts by hewing to that deceptively quaint ethos while displaying other sides: fearless fashionista, fun-loving hostess, protocol-stretching diplomat, amateur organic gardener, cost-savvy decorator, West Wing surrogate, and, in particular, inspirer-in-chief.
"My first lady and yours" is how Barack Obama now introduces his wife of 16 years as she has skyrocketed in polls, surpassing him in favorable ratings while silencing old chatter about whether she was helping or hurting him. A recent poll by Gallup found 72 percent had a positive view of her, up from 43 percent in June 2008. It was low then in part because of campaign missteps. She once said, "For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country," leaving critics to question her patriotism.
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not2needy6 months ago
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In a nod to the country's worst economic crisis in 80 years, the first lady turned away a stipend of $100,000 to redo the family's private quarters, saying the Obamas will dig into their own bank account.
Now, how much was it that Nancy Reagan spent on china for the White House?? I bet Laura nor Nancy turned down a dime for redecorating, in fact i would just about guarantee they demanded more than they were allowed. -
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DebraJMSmith6 months ago
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That is no "First Lady!"
That is Obama's wife!
Jeepers...
She was YUCK before, and she is still YUCK!
YUCK is YUCK!
You can take the YUCK out of the YUCKY. But you cannot take the YUCKY out of the YUCK!
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Eagle_Eye6 months ago
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Your YUCKY!!! LMAO, I think you are jealous the way you have ranted on her.....what is it that she has done that is not appropriate?? She has been wonderful and is a wonderful role model for our countries young woman, unlike hateful Bitzhes like you, you are no Christian that's for sure because Jesus would NEVER say such a thing....shame on you Debra, God know you need prayer!!!
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scott42616 months ago
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"I am a born again Christian home school mom, turned right wing Christian activist."
Well, good for you. But remember, when Barack Obama was elected president he became President for all the people.....not just those of us on the left.
And yes, Michelle is "Obama's wife," which means she IS the First Lady....like it or not....
And if you are NOT teaching your sheltered children that FACT of very basic civics knowledge, then you are doing them a great disservice....
Tell you what.... I'll pray that one day you'll see the light ....just as I'm sure you'll keep praying that I'll turn away from the evil that you believe is my life!
With God's true love,
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Newperson6 months ago
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I must wonder if she was a rep. white woman that laid around the whitehouse all day. and ate bon bons would you feel the same.
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Or maby it's because she has a brain with thoughts of her own that up sets you so much.
Your comment does not seem very christian. Is that INFORMING CHRISTIANS thing some kind of cult? -
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DebraJMSmith6 months ago
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So, basically, anyone who does not believe in the liberal agenda, is a troll? lol... What a laugh you all are. Some of us actually have brains in our heads and are not scared to use them.
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