Tammy Bruce: Q&A with Michelle Obama

Q&A with Michelle Obama

Michelle deigned to allow the Denver Post to send her some questions via email (you know we can't have her speak t a reporter without controls!) about tonight and her thoughts on being in the White House (God forbid). Can she beat the Teresa Heinz Kerry performance of 2004? That was so bad, there actually may be no way to eclipse it. She's the main speaker tonight. I have a feeling the Dems know what a problem that Heinz speech was, and they know they have to make sure the real Michelle doesn't get seen this evening. Tonight will be an exercise in Myth Making, for both her and her husband.

The AP, in the meantime, has a ridiculously glowing article, one of many sloppy kisses to come.

Michelle 'the Closer' Obama ready to open

...A tall woman with an outsized personality of her own, Michelle Obama has toured the community centers, church basements and ballrooms of the land, pulling in a crowd of 50 here, 2,500 there, and mixing it up with cozy TV chats and glossy magazine features...If part of her function has been to reveal the husband and dad side of the man addressing the masses, she also needs to show she's just a woman, just an American, just a patriot.
[Hahahahahaha!]

She'll be joined by her daughters, Malia and Sasha, her mother Marian Robinson, and her brother Craig Robinson, who will introduce her.

In the primaries, she was dubbed "the Closer" for her ability to persuade the undecided voters walking in to come on board before walking out. Now she's the opener, the first-night star called upon to testify about her husband's vision and values, and perhaps settle some doubts about herself.

For those who still don't like her, what are the odds she'll suddenly now be able to break the ice?

Posted by Tammy · August 25, 2008 08:59 AM · Permalink
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Regarding the fact that Michelle wanted printed questions, here's a criticism for both liberals and conservatives. As long as the press keeps playing the "gotcha" game, taking statements or snippets of statements out of context to bolster their side of the debate, we're going to increasingly get this kind of caution from the candidates. It's irresponsible, biased reporting and it needs to stop or we will never be able to witness a candid discussion by a candidate again. And that will be a great loss!

Posted by: lnbee at August 25, 2008 09:51 AM

Michelle as "Keynoter"? What a display of arrogance! You cite 'malignant narcissism'.
Keynoters generally set the tone for unity, usually a tried and true, and experienced campaigner. What could be more alienating to the non-committed voter than a family member of a candidate giving a keynote speech.
Isn't it enough, as a matter of fact wouldn't it say more, to be looked upon as being a soul-mate of a great number of people's choice.

Posted by: Shawmut at August 25, 2008 11:26 AM

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