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Michelle Obama: Vote on Issues, Not Likeability and Attractiveness
September 18, 2008 4:33 PM
"I would just encourage...folks who are undecided to look at the issues," Michelle Obama said today at an economic roundtable at McGlohon Theater in Charlotte, NC.
"This is just one of those elections where folks just need to be informed," she continued. "I can take off my wife hat and just put on my citizen hat and just say we have an obligation now to pay attention. Because we may decide to do something that is different from Barack Obama. But we should decide that based on our self-interest and what we think is best. And the only way that will happen is if people are paying attention and neighbors are talking to neighbors, and family members are talking to family members.
"People shouldn’t make a decision this time based on 'I like that guy' or you know, 'she's cute' you know, this isn't…"
The crowd laughed and applauded.
"And I'm talking about me," Michelle Obama continued. "But that shouldn't be anyone's reason for making a judgment this time around."
Polls indicate that voters who are determining their choice based on issues are planning on voting for Obama, while those voting based on character are opting for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Mrs. Obama also said that "folks up here aren't asking for yachts and cruises and, you know, they're not working on the third house...they're talking about trying to keep --"
The crowd interrupted with applause.
"For the record, I didn't mean that," she said, the audience laughing. "All I'm saying: there's nothing wrong with having a lot of houses, but some people are just trying to keep the one."
-- Jake Tapper and Rachel Humphries
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My comment is that people need to come off it and see what is in front of them. There is no way we will survive if McCain is in office. Sleeper McCain needs go sit down and take a long nap because that is exactly how he speaks and he has know ideal with the #@%# he is saying. All you Republicans go jump ship.
Posted by: noname | Sep 22, 2008 9:02:37 AM
It is good to be a little humble and respectful to the constituents now that her husband desperately needs womens` votes....a few mistakes as well reminds us
we are all fallible !! Great breaks !!
Posted by: g.coops | Sep 21, 2008 3:02:48 PM
Denise: Get with it. Obama may not win this election and Hillary will run in 2012. She lost the nomination thru Nancy, Dean and Reid who pressured the superdelegates to vote before the election. She feared that Hillary would win and she did not want Hillary to win the presidency. Pelosi is a very jealous woman and wants to be the only woman in charge. I hope the republican's take back the house to get rid of her.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Sep 20, 2008 11:39:29 PM
Greendale: Michelle Obama does not have the speaking voice of Hillary, Cindy or Palin. They walk, speak and dress like first ladies. Michelle would need training. And it was already stated if Obama wins this election she has to get a makeover and stay quiet.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Sep 20, 2008 11:35:34 PM
Michelle Obama is not even attractive and needs a solid makeover. She should go on the Oprah show. And if Cindy McCain bought several houses its no big deal. She has the money and Obama doesn't.Hillary Clinton can own several houses also. Oprah has more than one house. What has owning several homes or condos got to do with campaigning for the presidency. Michelle should stay home with her daughters and stay out of politics. Its a silly topic. Stay with the issues and the changes for the country.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Sep 20, 2008 11:15:23 PM
Obama got her house the Democrat way. A crook gave it to her husband in return for political favors.
Posted by: Dyersburg, TN | Sep 20, 2008 5:26:56 PM
Obama - "we should decide that based on our self-interest"
A far cry from "Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country"
Stop the Entitlement Attitude by voting for McCain
Posted by: Dyersburg, TN | Sep 20, 2008 5:22:31 PM
Obama - "we should decide that based on our self-interest"
A far cry from "Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country"
Stop the Entitlement Attitude by voting for McCain
Posted by: Dyersburg, TN | Sep 20, 2008 5:21:49 PM
Of course she'd say that, as being neither likable nor attractive. It's all that anti-America sentiment that distorts her face.
Posted by: Emm | Sep 20, 2008 12:27:51 AM
Vote on Issues, Not Likeability and Attractiveness – makes sense to us, but don't tell Davis its personalities and appearances that count for the McCain's Campaign not the issues!
Posted by: Emily | Sep 19, 2008 7:14:03 PM
Also, for all you Hillary/McCain Puma's: If you think Hillary will win in 2012 if Obama loses this election YOU are WRONG..Hillary recieved 18 million votes just as Obama recieved 18,500. The different is Obama recieved lots of votes from voters who will not vote for Hillary..Young voters and Blacks are not going to vote for Hillary in 2012 if Obama loses this election, so all of us better get ready for 16 years of Republican rule...oh, well...so be it...This country is going down the drain...Hillary/McShame 2012 & 2016 & 2020...all you Puma's can thank yourself for the ruining of this country...I'm going GREEN after this election so I won't be voting Democratic after 2008.
Posted by: Denise | Sep 19, 2008 5:46:13 PM
With all the "nastiness and lies" coming from the McCain camp is it any wonder that the Obama camp is trying to hit back a little. As for Michelle Obama opening her mouth, this woman has a LAW degree from Princeton U. that she WORKED hard to get, unlike someone else I know. Michelle doesn't have to use "veiled" comments. How about little Ms. Ice-cap? Each and every time she opens her mouth all that comes out is nastiness and lies...looks aren't everything...most people will choose "class and honesty" over appearance which little Ms. Icecaps has NONE of....
Posted by: Denise | Sep 19, 2008 4:59:38 PM
The only way for use to get out of the middle east and be energy independant is to vote for McCain/Palin. They will create thousands of jobs for the middle class.
No energy independance at all with Obama/Biden, and continued middle east dependance.
Posted by: Roger | Sep 19, 2008 4:19:22 PM
A parable for Hillary Clinton voters now supporting McCain/Palin:
Bob lives in a small town that has only two grocery stores, Store A and Store B. Store A has fresh food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Store B has rotten food, rude employees and overcharges.
Both stores usually use blue grocery bags that Bob likes because they match his eyes.
Bob naturally shops at Store A.
One day, while at the check-out line he finds that Store A has changed from blue bags to green bags. Bob is not particularly fond of green. He leaves his groceries in the cart and storms out of the store, cursing the manager.
He spends the next four years eating rotten, overpriced food bought from rude people, but gets to carry them home in pretty blue bags.
Posted by: D Gilmore | Sep 19, 2008 4:00:21 PM
"Once the Iraq war is over, and we have rebuilt their country, they will owe us.
They are very rich in oil, they will foot that bill, not us."
i do not think that is even marginally likely. i'm know expert, but i suspect we, Americans, will still be paying, at least, $3.50 a gallon for gas. their country will never be completely rebuilt. the ongoing process to rebuild their country will continue to be fed by our tax dollars. soon enough, we will need someone to dig us out of our own whole.
Posted by: honey | Sep 19, 2008 3:59:55 PM
Middle East? The middle east has been at war for thousands of years BEFORE America was ever born! We can't concentrate on making them like us, it won't happen, they don't want to BE like us (but) many in the middle east would prefer to see the west blown off the planet... I for one will always remember 9/11 and crying as I watched my TV and the events unfold. Too many Americans are forgetful of that day. Do I think Obama is the man for a secure America? Not no but hell no.
Posted by: Indp 4 Change | Sep 19, 2008 3:59:25 PM
Lisa L, when you mentioned that you were disappointed with Obama's running mate choice because Joe Biden does not match your "demographic," are you saying that you plan to vote for the ticket that looks most like you?? Assuming you would have voted for Obama if he had chosen Hillary, wouldn't it make most sense to vote for the candidate that would most likely ACT like Hillary rather than the one the LOOKS most like her. Besides being a white mother, Sarah Palin is the OPPOSITE of Hillary Clinton. I'm begging you, please use your head here and not vote simply out of your desire to see a woman in the white house. Don't worry -- if you are only 47 -- that will happen in your lifetime.
Posted by: Dirk Gilmore | Sep 19, 2008 3:20:23 PM
I like Michelle, and I'm really tired of people bad mouthing her.. You need to look at yourself before you put someone else down. She was just saying to people that they should make the choice that's in there best intrests. Most of the people who are pro McCain sound kind of crazy I haven't heard a logical or intelligent argument based on any kind of facts at all. Obama isn't a friend of John Ayers the guy wasn't even born yet when he was blowing up buildings. If you want a creepy old man who keeps saying "My Friends" "My Friends" and then lying through his teeth to be your president then go ahead be my guest! Who the hell says they are your friend and then lies to you again and again. I think Obama is way more capable and experience doesn't matter if it's experience making decisions over the years that got us into the awful place we are right now.
Posted by: Sara | Sep 19, 2008 3:07:50 PM
yea right: 95% of blacks polled are voting for obama. Because of issues. Now whos trying to sell you a bridge?
Posted by: WakeUpPeople | Sep 19, 2008 2:25:10 PM
Well, Lisa L, Palin would like to overturn Roe vs Wade. Would you be okay with that?
Posted by: Grey Matter | Sep 19, 2008 1:03:38 PM
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