Well said, Michelle. Your husband has shown excellence in all that he has done and he has persevered over enormous obstacles. It's not enough fighting for equality, honesty, and unity... we of course have to first break through the hardened blockade of old, dishonest politics. Whether President Obama is black, yellow, or red, he is still far more of a respectable individual than any candidate on any level of classification. I am a white female that grew up in New York, and for the first time ever... i truly feel the spirit of a United America. Thank you for supporting our next president. you are just as significant as he is.

So it's okay for Michelle to campaign for her husband, but not okay for President Clinton to campaign for Hillary?

OBAMA has directly said that he is "perfectly fine" with Ex-President Clinton campaigning for his wife. What he objected to was the "distortions of truth" Ex-President Clinton was offering the media and the public. Michelle has NOT given false statements of any candidate. She has simply shown support in a very lady-like and honorable way.

Diane
What has Obama perserved that other people or for that matter Black men have not perservered? Not an iota of what regular Black folks go thro. evryday of their lives. This is a Harvard graduate, and a U.S Senator and a home owner of a $2m home etc. Do not make him look like a victim of race-racism. He is not. He was blessed to have a priviledged upbringing that paved way for him to join politics so that he can have power. Real people are not politicians. He is just like other folks running for that office. Note the way his tactics have changed---we hardly hear about hope. He is attacking, yes, like the politicians do.Spirit of America will be felt by more than just you when racism is denounced loud and clear. This will not happen when the white establishment 'creates' candidates like Obama to dance to their tune and pretend to tell the world, America can be united. I am not pessimist-I am just realistic. It takes a long time to unite a people with a sad history as the U.S.

Diane,
"What has Obama perserved that other people or for that matter Black men have not perservered"

The same can be said for Hillary. She is far better off than he is! Her wealth far surpasses his. And her up-bringing was FAR GREATER than his ever was. So Hillary doesn't know anyone's pain EITHER.

Posted by: matthew,
Is Michelle the former president of the country? Do you see the disadvantage and problem here?

Does any other candidate on either side Dem or Rep. have some nut running around the country purposefully misleading and out right lying about their record? THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE.

I hope the people of this great country open their eyes and see Hillary for what she is. If you have watched the debates and really listened to her, every word (and alot of them are lies) and every movement is scripted and prepared in advance for maximum effect. Being someone who has worked for the government for a very long time, I can tell you first hand how corrupt it is. America needs Barack Obama desparately. He is genuine and has a reputation in D.C., for bringing both sides together to get something done. I met Barack and he came across as the real deal - finally. Please encourage everyone you can to vote for him. America needs him.

I really think Hillary needs to be complaining about Michelle Obama campaigning for her husband. But then, Hillary is a doer, not a whiner. I really do not want a Big Baby to be our next President. We need someone to handle everything, even the hard things in life. Go back to Chicago, Obama, and Rezko will take care of you.

I can't wait to see The Clinton's face when Obama also wins most of the white population too. I wouldn't be surprised. Obama deserves this candidacy because he will help every one that he can. This couple destroys everyone they can.

Barakc's reputation. 130 times voted "Present" don't you know what that means. That is not truthful. That is being to scared to actually cast a vote.

Chris: I have been in politics for years. Present is not the best way to vote if you want a Bill passed. It is the Easy way out. Obama is not yet ready to be the President of this great country. Women are a lot smarter than you think. I nor other women are "ignorant."

Posted:
"The same can be said for Hillary. She is far better off than he is! Her wealth far surpasses his. And her up-bringing was FAR GREATER than his ever was. So Hillary doesn't know anyone's pain EITHER".

This tells us the problematic of politics and privilege. Today, Edwards said he is the only one who can win. Anyone saying Obama is what America needs ought to tells us how he is going to do it? Perhaps, if this is clearly articulated then I can consider ralling behind him. At the moment, the envisioned unity seems utopian. We need to know the 'how' strategies, very specific for that matter.
The claim that Obama is respected in DC holds no water! It is a again a political gimmick to hookwink voters. Bush promised to unite America...what unity are we enjoying? Clinton lied no one died, the country was fine, Americans had no basis for his impechment. It failed-because people did not care less. Their pockets and stomachs were full and so his lies did not matter!

I have heard Mitt Romney, Hillary and Bil, and Obama in person. Nobody moved me they way Obama did. The thing is that I cannot see at all.

VOTE OBAMA 2008

matthew: There's a difference between
Michelle Obama campaigning for her
husband and Bill Clinton Speaking for
his wife who is Supposed to be the
Candidate! I haven't read where
Mrs Obama is going out and attacking
the Clintons as Mr Clinton is constantly attacking Barack Obama!

Senator Obama's votes in the IL Senate are being misrepresented. He voted 4,000 times as an IL Senator and voted present just over 100 times. In IL, and I live in IL, voting present is used as a tactic to hold a vote so that language or something can be changed. It is a strategy it has nothing to do with being unwilling to vote. He was an exceptional IL Senator I watched his work and he passed a large amount of legislation--more than 232 bills in his last two years. He was an outstanding IL State Senator and he is an outstanding US Senator. Also, his single mother and grandparent sacrificed to send him to a good high school. He paid his way through college and he and his wife still were paying loans until a couple of years ago. She grew up in very modest surroundings on the South side of Chicago. These are real people like all of us.

What kind of a back ground does Michelle Obama have? we know Hillary was a Wal-Mart Lawyer,Bill was a President,John Edwards was a Lawyer,Elizabeth Edwards was a Lawyer. Michelle's husband is a Senator running for President, I have not heard anything about Michelle. It would kinda be nice to know a little bit about the woman that could be the first lady.

I feel the Obamas want to make a positive change in Washington for all Americans. They reflect integrity and compassion to be positive representatives for the roles that would acquire in representing the best interests of the American people. The fundamental reason each elected official should remember: YOU ARE TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, NOT YOURS!

Obama '08

Lol.

I love the funny double standard.

Spouces can campaign for their candidates. Bill Clinton aint allowed. Why? He is a highly popular and most sucessful democratic president in 40 years. More maybe.

Technicality?

To get around that, suggest:

YA BUT SPOUSES AINT ALLOWED TO CRITIQUE THE OTHER CANDIDATE

Where is that rule??????

lol

Translation of Obama's complaint:

Bill Clinton is SUPREMELY popular, more popular than either Hillary or I, and thus having him breathing down my neck isnt fair for my OBAMA campaign. How dare the Clintons have this supreme advantage !!!!

Obama fans

Here is another fun fact. Obama is 4th on the list as a SENATOR who has missed the most votes. McCain has missed 44% of the votes, and Obama 34%. Hillary isnt even near the top. So save the 'Illinois is differnt' routine.

We so desperately need a capable President! When I see the Clintons conducting a dishonest and bitter campaign against Obama, it lowers my respect for them. I so hope that people can see through this! There is a difference between Bill Clinton supporting his wife, on the one hand, and maliciously tearing down Obama on the other. Michelle Obama, on the other hand, is supporting her husband without being malicious toward his opponents. Michelle Obama is a Lady. If Hillary Clinton wins the Presidency, I will feel disgusted, disheartened and disappointed. If Mr. Obama wins, it will be the first time in many years that I feel PROUD of my Country. (P.S. Not that it matters, but I'm a white, senior lady.)

tom typed...
"Translation of Obama's complaint:

Bill Clinton is SUPREMELY popular, more popular than either Hillary or I, and thus having him breathing down my neck isnt fair for my OBAMA campaign. How dare the Clintons have this supreme advantage !!!!"

If Bill wants to talk smack about the Obama Campaign, it shouldn't be too much of a suprise if Barack calls him on it. Getting his nose out of joint about it isn't going to help. Pandering to the press and calling them a bunch of Obama lap dogs isn't going to help. Claiming that the candidate you're supporting doesn't have a history of political cronyism isn't going to help.

But the truth will...and that will get your candidate more public support than anything else.