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Michelle Obama on Leno
October 27, 2008 11:05 PM
Aspiring First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by the Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonight.
On Wednesday, she noted, her husband is airing his 30-minute commercial.
"So he's describing this to my mother. We're at the kitchen table. And Malia sort of overhears it. She's 10. And she says, 'You're going to be on all the TV?' She said, 'Are you going to interrupt my TV'…He said, 'No, we didn't buy time on Disney and Nick.' And she said, 'Oh, good.' And she got up and walked away. She was just like, 'Don't mess with my TV.'"
Asked about the controversy over the $150,000 in clothes purchased by the Republican National Committee for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Mrs. Obama said, " I try to be as empathetic -- I mean, especially a VP pick. It's like being shot out of a canon, and all of a sudden you're at the center of attention, and you want to look good."
That said, Michelle Obama distinguished herself and her husband from Gov. Palin, saying, "but our policy has always been whatever we buy for us, we buy, because, you know, that's just been the way we've run things. But, you know, it's -- you know, you're living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden, you're on the national stage, and everyone's looking."
- jpt
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I did not see the tonight show, with Mrs.Obama as a guest, but clothes seem
so superficial when discussing the
presidency. Sarah Palin was bound to
fail because of jealously, and media.
John McCain was a lackluster candidate
who played kid gloves with Barack.
I guess it just goes to show you that
sometimes substance is only packaging
and words can be manuvered and relayed
in such a way, that it all sounds mag-
nanimous until you read the fine print.
Posted by: joni moskol | Nov 17, 2008 2:10:17 PM
It's nice to be thrifty, but now Mrs. Obama is 1st lady I would hope she gets some help with her wardrobe. Now she will be representing the U.S.A. she should look the part. Some of her outfits look as if they were mail-order
Posted by: Debbie | Nov 9, 2008 5:32:14 PM
If McCain is such a good pick, why isn't there any endorsement or campaigning by Bush?
Posted by: Anita Break | Nov 3, 2008 1:16:42 PM
I agree - Michelle is just as good as her husband with "twisting words". Boy, sure looking forward to 4 years of "twisted" politics!!! Go away Michelle!
Posted by: Jill | Nov 3, 2008 10:53:27 AM
McCain/Palin is the team that we need in the White House Not Obama/Biden and by the way since when Joe Biden likes Obama?
Posted by: musketer | Oct 31, 2008 10:59:27 PM
Posted by: The Oracle | Oct 28, 2008 8:14:26 AM
Dave in lv Funny, whos the party TRYING to avoid all the REAL issues ? McCain is just like George W, a BROKEN RECORD THAT KEEPS PLAYING THE SAME SAD SONG OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN !
Posted by: Joseph | Oct 30, 2008 11:12:32 PM
George W. Bush goes down as the greatest president in history!
Wish he could stay in office another 20 years!
Posted by: Joseph | Oct 30, 2008 11:10:24 PM
Nobama cant even show proof of his birth certificate!
Posted by: Joseph | Oct 30, 2008 11:08:39 PM
Love is but the song we sing,
And fear's the way we die,
You can make the mountains ring,
Or make the angels cry,
Know the dove is on the wing,
And you need not know why,
C'mon people now,
Smile on your brother,
Everybody get together
Try and love one another right now!
Posted by: Dee | Oct 30, 2008 6:40:00 PM
Michelle Obama distinguished herself and her husband from Gov. Palin, saying, "but our policy has always been whatever we buy for us, we buy, because, you know, that's just been the way we've run things. But, you know, it's -- you know, you're living in your home, minding your business, and all of a sudden, you're on the national stage, and everyone's looking."
What B.S. from Michelle. Well, guess what, Palin CAN'T AFFORD to buy the fancy clothes for herself and the other 6 members of her family. She doesn't make millions like the Obamas. And, the clothes were either returned to the stores, or will be DONATED to charity - so No, Mrs. Obama, she's not actually getting anything that she will keep for herself or her family. Michelle Obama also trying to twist people's minds.
Posted by: obmfuuls | Oct 30, 2008 2:55:03 AM
Hey countrygirl_74 - God hates liars huh? First of all I don't think God "hates" anyone. And secondly, if Obama is a liar, what does that make George Bush?
Posted by: Angie | Oct 29, 2008 12:01:11 PM
I won't even be able to afford J. Crew once Obama starts his "share the wealth" socialism.
Posted by: Liz | Oct 29, 2008 12:36:03 AM
>>Wow, 605 million dollars wasted in the pursuit of a 400K a year job. What a waste.<<
lol Must have a terrific Dental Plan!
There is no comparison between educated, wonderful wife and mother Michelle Obama and stone faced, pill popping, moral-less Cindy McCain. Now who in the world could stand to look at her as First Lady?? Not I! My whole family joined ranks for the first time and VOTED EARLY FOR OBAMA!
Let's have a peace seeking, intelligent President and a nice family in the White House for a change.
Posted by: Lasandra | Oct 28, 2008 8:57:14 PM
"Today we hear his comments about how carefully he, "chose my friends." Marxist professors, ultra feminists, the foreign students, the chicanos, the active black students.
WOW! He chose to be friends with the extremes?"
Can someone please tell me how feminists (of any degree), foreign students, "chicanos" and active black students can be broadly defined as extreme and/or Anti-American?
Posted by: unbelievable | Oct 28, 2008 8:55:37 PM
I would love to see Michelle Obama in the White House. I think she's very intelligent and classy. People that say she's an angry woman in my opinion are racist or at the least prejudiced against her because she's black.
Hilary Clinton, who I actually like and respect is not that different from Michelle but Hilary is only seen as agressive NOT angry - why is that?
Posted by: nat | Oct 28, 2008 7:52:09 PM
Michelle Obama strikes me as an intelligent, articulate, down to earth person and I think that she'd make a great First Lady. She certainly will bring a lot of class to the White House. My compliments!
Posted by: Former Republican | Oct 28, 2008 7:48:58 PM
I think the money they are spending to win the WH is disgusting. I think the way they bought their 1.5 million dollar home is disgusting. I think the fact that they give very little to charity is disgusting. I think the fact that they don't help Obama's half-brother in Africa is disgusting. I think attending a church for 20 yrs. where black liberation theology is preached is disgusting. I think having friends like Ayers and Berndette is disgusting. She'll make a great first lady?? I don't think so. I guess we all have a different point of view.
Posted by: Susan | Oct 28, 2008 7:21:32 PM
FYI - Regarding the redistribution of wealth topic, Mr Obama only plans to roll back the tax rates to where they were when President Clinton was in office. This plan is nothing new. It's meant to correct one of President Bushes several mistakes. What about those WMDs? (smile)
Posted by: RememberingOurPast | Oct 28, 2008 6:35:45 PM
Michelle is a classy lady. I would be honored to call her First Lady. It is wonderful to know she selects her own clothes. If I remember she also shops at Target.... Wonderful, down to earth people. They have my vote.
Posted by: A Christian Conservative | Oct 28, 2008 5:50:07 PM
His supporters really believe he is on middle class people.
Wow.... really?
Do they know who support him?
Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Getty and all bunches of billioners.
He acts differently infront of rich people and poor people.
Posted by: crisis08 | Oct 28, 2008 5:45:11 PM
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