Thanks to Amberglow, for the once-missing link to the New Yorker story about Michelle Obama.

It’s an interesting character sketch, well worth reading if you want to learn about the prospective First Lady.

A few observations…

She comes across as smart, focused, and aloof.

At 5’ 11”, she’d be in the ballpark of Eleanor Roosevelt as tallest presidential spouse, though Bill Clinton would dwarf either of them.  Read more 

Way to party build there, Michelle. Sheesh, you want a Republican to win? As part of the Unity schtick? Why are you putting your feelings first, instead of doing what’s right?

Neither camp wants to suggest any lapses of confidence. During an appearance on ABC news this morning, Obama’s wife hedged when asked whether she would campaign for Clinton if the former first lady wins the nomination.

“I’d have to think about that. I’d have to think about policies, her approach, her tone,” Michelle Obama said, before adding: “You know, everyone in this party is going to work hard for whoever the nominee is.”

Right, “work.” Like stuffing envelopes, maybe making a few calls?

I guess Michelle’s going to “deign to” campaign, just like she said Obama “deigned” to run for President.

Michelle, here’s a clue: Your job is to work as hard as possible for whichever Democrat wins.  Read more 

I hate to quote Modo (ick) but she’s got a good quote* in her column today:

[Michelle Obama] told a group gathered at a nursing home in Grinnell on Monday that “Barack is one of the smartest people you will ever encounter who will deign to enter this messy thing called politics.”

Come on. “Deign”?

Politics is how citizens make decisions in a democracy. “Deign” to enter that process? WTF?

I don’t want someone who stands above the fray preaching “unity” and teh Bipartisan because he doesn’t want to get down and dirty!  Read more