She has grace, intelligence, humor. No wonder people like Tammy Bruce (whoever the hell she is)attack her. She has everything they lack. But they can try to smear Michelle Obama all they want - nothing is going to stick.

Well, you can't expect someone to write that column and admit up front that the elites and the republican shills were, of course, lying when they told us how we were all supposed to feel about Michelle Obama. And I have to say that although I'm totally not that kind of person--a people magazine kind of person--the first thing I did this morning was check Huffington post to see if they had any pictures of the President and the First lady leaving for their European trip. I blush to say it, but I wanted to see just how dynamic and elegant they both looked. Because I'm thrilled that they are going to be representing our country abroad. And they didn't dissapoint. Michelle looked stunning. I doubt very much that I'm alone in being so interested in having Michelle as our goodwill ambassador around the world.

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Again Steve, you missed the point!

The DC media elite are "the amerikan public" and they don't like either of the uppity Obamas.

"She writes, matter of factly, that Americans didn't like the way Michelle Obama spoke, looked, or dressed. I've seen no evidence to support this. "

No question. As I canvassed for Obama for 3 months last summer and fall, I heard only positive things about Michelle and his family, regardless if the house was red, blue or none of the above.

Steve - 11 posts (not including the 'I'm back' post) by 2:00?!? Didn't anyone tell you about easing back into things after a vacation? :-)

Also... Juan Williams can suck it. I hope Michelle kicks his pathetic butt.

Let me second Whichwich. I NEVER look a pix of celebrities, etc., and am way off to Obama's left. But I think Michelle is fantastic, I really like the way she's opening up the White House to school kids, giving a lot of glamorous parties, and I always look at the slide shows on the HuffPost too. And I'm not too worried that her magnificent mind is being wasted on that kind of stuff, since I think it's really important.

But she's so ANGRY!

Wait, that's me!

Michelle Obama is a first rate human being. Smart, tough, disciplined, and extraordinarily well prepared for public service, she is an outstanding representative of our nation. The petty attacks from the Villagers and Republicans should be spurned as beneath contempt, revealing as they do the less appealing side of human nature.

Just because Maureen Dowd is fixated on Michelle Obama's biceps doesn't mean the whole world is.

Their basic problem with Michelle Obama is that she's the first smoking hot First Lady in christonlyknows how long. And she's a Democrat.

That is simply not allowed to happen. Don't you know that Michael Moore is fat? Fat = Democrat. It even rhymes. Get with the program, people!

I would not rely on Juan Williams' "analysis" for anything. He is both Fox "news" and NPR's equal opportunity hire. Nice polite republican colored guy

Juan Williams has a special place in my heart along with Jonah Goldberg. I cancelled my generous annual contributions to two public radio stations until they fire Williams and any other Fox News contributors, and cancelled my 20+ year subscription to the LATimes after they fired Robert Scherer and hired Jonah Goldberg.

Just because Maureen Dowd is fixated on Michelle Obama's biceps doesn't mean the whole world is.

Well, I am. She got me back on the free weights when almost nothing else could break through my winter apathy. Thanks, Mrs. Obama!

With few exceptions (Imelda Marcos maybe), going after a political leader by attacking the spouse is a mug's game, especially when the criticisms are sub-idiotic. No wonder they're losers.

Juan Williams and Michael Steele. What a couple of poster boys for Republican affirmative action.

Juan Williams is an idiot.

There are plenty of members of the political elite in D.C. who felt this way, but to say this is how "the American public" felt is dubious, at best.

Well, Villagers are the only people who matter, dontchaknow?

So true that it was the elite not liking Michelle. My Republican sister-in-law voted Obama BECAUSE she related to, and really loved, Michelle.

And don't overlook the boost Michelle gives the President among voters who support the right to bare arms.

LOVE IT CJColucci!! You ended my day on a funny note!

Michelle Obama is a class act. The change in her favorability rating shows that people really didn't know her during the campaign which means they had an uninformed opinion of her. She is very real and that is so very refreshing to see truth and honesty in living color.

If Juan Williams calls Michelle Obama an "Albatross", he's probably right. Since the Republican Party is the Party of Albatrosses, Juan should know. Juan Williams is one more albatross you can add to the growing list -- like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage, Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal, Michael Steele, Norm Coleman. Like Coals to Newscastle, the Republicans are a Rogues' Gallery of Albatrosses.

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I love them both. They both looked so great deplaning in London, so tall and elegant...I love having a president and first lady I can gush over.

They didn't ask me. I got enough of her BEFORE November 4. I don't even buy magazines any more because the Obama's are everywhere. Seems like he's been TOTUS FOREVER!

As long as she doesn't talk I have no prob with her. As far as admiring her....not me.....and wish I could say looks mattered.

I wish they had asked me. I cannot get enough of them. They are smart, interesting, good people who love each other dearly. After 8 years of an idiot and and iceberg, I'm riding the wave for all it's worth. Plus the world finally is envious of our president and first lady. So, there.

Very classy act for the president and 1st. lady. See if Fox shows their popularity numbers!!

Juan, who? Tammy, who?

Personally, I think they all know that President Obama and First Lady Obama, are becoming the country's most popular first couple, setting the standards for role models. That is pretty frightening for some, but not for me. I think it is not only refreshinging but inspiring as well. I think, what you see from them is what you get, so get used to it, at least for 4 years and if we are fortunate, 8.

You're right, Rena, no one asked you.

BTW - the "TOTUS" thing, just illustrates what an incredible moron you are. Leave it behind if you want even a shred of credibility.

Michelle Obama is a lady, in every sense of the word. She is smart, she is educated, beautiful and sexy, she is committed to her family, and the most importantly she owns the words that she speaks.
She is a woman of substance someone we have needed in the Whitehouse for a long time.

She is the President's wife but, she has a quality of character that is all her own, it shows in her mannerism.
She is Michelle Robinson-Obama, not just Mrs. Obama. She was Michelle first, not just the Barrack�s wife.

If her character is what constitutes an albatross please teach me how to be an albatross, in fact I sure there are many other women out there that would prefer to be an albatross with her qualities than not.

Just another example of the GOP's desperation and continuing character assasination. If it were not such an insult to Roy Orbison's memory, I would nominate "Running Scared" as their anthem. The Obamas are a class act.

From 1619 to 2009 We've come
a long way Black Women. I think I
will walk down by the White House
this weekend, just to take
another look at it and be so proud
of those great people who are living
and working inside there for my
beloved America people.

From 1619 to 2009 We've come a long way Black Women. Now we've go Michelle Obama. I think I will walk down by the White House this weekend, just to take another look at it and be so proud of those great people who are living and working inside there for my beloved America people.

MICHELLE OBAMA IS EVERYTHING THAT
SARAH PALIN WOULD LIKE TO BE!

Folks this FIRST LADY HAS CLASS!
and SHE IS NOT THE LEAST BIT
CONCEITED!

"Funny"... I have a Republican acquaintance who couldn't bring herself to vote for Obama, even post Sarah Palin, but who has reconciled herself to him "because, you know, if Michelle picked him, he's probably OK". She's totally "in love" with Michelle and the kids. She'd be totally surprised to hear that Michelle is supposed to be an "albatross".

I love both of them and pray for their success. I don't agree with every position the President takes, but I feel better just knowing Michelle is there. Where facing extremely difficult times, and I think she will be able to provide much needed support and clarity when he's overwhelmed by it all.

"The DC media elite are "the amerikan public" and they don't like either of the uppity Obamas."
Posted by: SadOldVet
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Exactly how OLD are you? are you harkening for the days of Jim Crow when "uppity" people were kept in "their place"? Sad indeed if you cannot see what a chance at redemption the US has been offered through the Obamas.

SOV is being sarcastic but sometimes can't phrase it obviously. He's picking on the media for getting on Michelle, not supporting it. I've seen enough of his comments to be fairly sure he's not a dextro.

I can tell by the comments that this got a HuffPo link...

Smart, funny, beautiful, kind. What's not to love about Michelle Obama?

The United States of America has an intelligent, attractive, sophisticated and beautiful first lady who is equally matched with the President. I speak as a descendent of Pilgrims who came to Plymouth. Our Constitution is in good hands again.

I like the Obamas. They behave respectful of each other and don't act as though they think they are better than other human beings.The Obamas, so far, have displayed that they are full of wisdom and I think that is very good for this country. What good is intelligence without it. I feel very safe with Barack Obama as my President and the reason why he and Michelle remain popular with the people is that we can all feel the love they exude. It makes us feel happy in the midst of our problems. Juan Williams, Riley, Hannity, Limbaugh and those who can't think of anything decent to say about our Commander in Chief and his wife don't like themselves. Respect comes from the guts. They don't have any.

I find it interesting, and annoying, that the media and many in the world of politics are so out of touch with the American people. Try as they may, Barack Obama and his fascinating family have captured the hearts and minds of the people. What's not to like? The Obamas are a beautiful family, intelligent, articulate, sincere and real. They are from the people and for the people and they are way ahead of the pack when it comes to knowing what the people need and want. Change has come to America and the Obamas are riding that wave. They are being true to their words. What a refreshing reality.

Quiz time:

How many First Ladies can you name?

Martha
Abilgale
Elenore
Mamie
That actor married to Ronnie
Uh, the WitchBitch, Barbara
Hill
Laura
Michele