Michelle Obama Takes to the Trail...In Ohio TOMORROW!

[Barack_America]

Two parts to this post. Gotta conserve these days!

1. Fascinating article on Michelle Obama (much more after the link)

Michelle Obama Takes to the Trail

By SUSAN SAULNY

CHICAGO — There is no confusing Michelle Obama for her husband on the campaign trail.

Asked at the Democratic debate in Los Angeles whether he would pick Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as a vice-presidential running mate, Senator Barack Obama said she “would be on anybody’s short list.”

But when a television interviewer asked Mrs. Obama last week whether she would support Mrs. Clinton, if she won the nomination, Mrs. Obama was less generous.

“I’d have to think about that,” Mrs. Obama said on “Good Morning America” on ABC. “I’d have to think about — policies, her approach, her tone.”

Outspoken, strong-willed, funny, gutsy and sometimes sarcastic, Michelle Obama is playing a pivotal role in her husband’s campaign as it builds on a series of successes, including a sweep on Tuesday of contests in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Her personal style — forthright, comfortable in the trenches, and often more blunt than Mr. Obama — plays well with a broad swath of the electorate and has given the campaign a steelier edge while allowing Mr. Obama to stay largely above it all.

“I am trying to be as authentically me as I can be,” Mrs. Obama said in an interview. “My statements are coming from my experiences and my observations and my frustrations.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/14/us/politics/14michelle.html?_r=1&hp=&adxnnl=1&oref=login&pagewanted=print&adxnnlx=1203025397-OORGXvpJUKkaH8RjDZ4JHQ">More!


2. Michelle will be in Ohio TOMORROW!!

Stand for Change Rally with Michelle Obama

Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
Ohio State University
Building 191
2201 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH

Friday, February 15, 2008
Doors Open: 12:00 p.m.
Program Begins: 1:00 p.m.

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Stand for Change Rally with Michelle Obama

Cincinnati Music Hall
Grand Ballroom
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH

Friday, February 15, 2008
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
Program Begins: 6:15 p.m.

[LisaM]

1. Hillary campaigned for Obama when he ran for Senate

AND raised money for him - and that's the thank she gets?

[Barack_America]

3. Why don't you go ahead and read the whole article before you comment on it. n/t

[LisaM]

5. Uhhh......I did.

Did she thank Hillary for her support in 2004 somewhere in there?

[Barack_America]

8. So then you missed the part that said...

"In the case of “Good Morning America,” campaign officials pointed out that in an unbroadcast portion of the interview, Mrs. Obama later acknowledged that as a good Democrat, she would need to support Mrs. Clinton if she were the nominee."

[stillcool]

4. Barack campaigned for Bill...

what does Hillary owe him?

[LisaM]

17. Bill and Hillary are NOT the same person!

I just thought Michelle Obama's comments were a bit snarky.

[stillcool]

18. Neither are Michelle and Barack...

I consider many of Bill's remarks to be a bit snarky too. Gosh this is silly.

[Hill_YesWeWill]

2. Awww, I'm jealous, I want her to be in Texas already!

Well, enjoy her while you have her! Some people think she's just as good a speaker as Barack, maybe better!

[Barack_America]

6. I have to wait too!

I'm in Pennsylvania, so they won't be here for a while. But they'll be here a lot once our turn comes!

[MadBadger]

7. Very Smart Move. She spent some time in Wisco the other day, get the campaign started in Ohio

The Closer will have to change her role though.

[Barack_America]

10. It worked in Delaware too!

First Michelle, then Barack!

*sigh* I can't wait until it's PA's turn. I wonder if we'll still count by then.

[MadBadger]

14. Dont worry, you guys will get a treatment like Iowa did

[Barack_America]

19. Oh from your keyboard to God's ears.

I hope so!

We're starting our voters registration drives tomorrow!

[MadBadger]

20. There is six weeks between the March Primaries and yours

I dont believe there are any in between. That a nice amount of time for Obama to campaign in PA. And its Oh So Close to DC

[AtomicKitten]

9. She was flawless in her latest Larry King interview.

They are a lovely couple:

[angie_love]

11. I really love Michelles fashion sense. Its classy and yet modern at the same time

[Barack_America]

12. Oh. How elegant.

That color and cut really suits her.

She's very confident in her fashion. I like that.

Such a confident, elegant woman.

[stillcool]

13. Great article...

thanks!

[TheDonkey]

15. Love Michelle Obama!

[ShortnFiery]

21. Same here! IMO, Michelle Obama is a beautiful and gracious lady.

:loveya:

[Vinca]

16. Watch the polls start to change. nt