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Michelle Obama: Don't Call Me an 'Angry Black Woman'

First lady responds to claims made in Jodi Kantor's book

(Newser) - Michelle Obama says she hasn't read Jodi Kantor's new—and, at times, unflattering—book on the Obamas, but she does take offense to what's in it. Speaking to CBS co-anchor/long-time pal Gayle King, Obama explains that she has grown weary of people portraying her as "some...

Michelle Obama: An &#39;Unrecognized Force&#39;
 Michelle Obama: An 
 'Unrecognized Force' 
new book
Jan 7, 2012 6:42 AM CST

Michelle Obama: An 'Unrecognized Force'

First lady has been a powerful player in her husband's White House: Book

(Newser) - A new (unauthorized) book by New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor depicts Michelle Obama as an "unrecognized force" in her husband's administration, according to an adaptation of The Obamas in the Times . Though initially reluctant to be a meddling first lady, she began voicing concerns when she felt...

Congressman Apologizes for Mocking Michelle's Rear

Jim Sensenbrenner sends first lady 'personal note'

(Newser) - After getting caught ridiculing Michelle Obama's "large posterior ," a Wisconsin congressman has sent her an apology. "I regret my inappropriate comment and I have sent a personal note to the first lady apologizing," GOP Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner says in a statement. Meanwhile, a parishioner at...

Ignore Candidates&#39; Spouses
 Ignore Candidates' Spouses 
OPINION
Dec 20, 2011 11:30 AM CST

Ignore Candidates' Spouses

You have no way of knowing what their marriage is like: Frank Bruni

(Newser) - Ann Romney has been out on the campaign trail recently, attempting to deflate any flip-flopper accusations directed her husband's way. "You want constancy? They’ve been married since the Mesozoic era," quips Frank Bruni of the New York Times . But he’s not impressed. The candidate’s...

First Lady, 300K Others Jump Into Record Book

They set jumping jack record

(Newser) - In October, Michelle Obama sought to break a fairly obscure world record: "number of people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period." With the help of 300,264 friends, she achieved her goal, she announced in a video posted today at Let's Move , handily breaking the old...

First Lady Sends First Tweet
 First Lady Sends First Tweet 
Oct 21, 2011 4:36 PM CDT

First Lady Sends First Tweet

Michelle Obama promotes project to help military families

(Newser) - First lady Michelle Obama sent out her first tweet ever this week while attending the World Series in St. Louis, reports USA Today . "Military families serve our nation too," it reads. "Let's all show our appreciation by #JoiningForces with them. Get involved: JoiningForces.gov ." The...

Michelle: I Sneak Out Unrecognized 'Frequently'

People don't notice her because they're not expecting her, she tells 'Today'

(Newser) - Apparently that Michelle Obama Target trip was not an isolated occurrence: The first lady often goes out unnoticed, she revealed this morning on Today . “It’s amazing how people don’t recognize you,” Obama said. “They don’t expect to see me at Starbucks or at Chipotle....

DC Dignitaries Honor Betty Ford

Former first ladies attend funeral

(Newser) - Lots of former White House residents, including first ladies, paid homage to Betty Ford today at her funeral in California. Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Reagan (escorted by George W. Bush), and Rosalynn Carter were among the attendees, reports the AP . "Millions of women are in her debt today...

Betty Ford Tributes: Admirers Remember a Brave and Feisty First Lady
 We'll  
 Miss You, 
 Betty Ford 
tributes
Jul 9, 2011 10:43 AM CDT

We'll Miss You, Betty Ford

Admirers remember a brave and down-to-earth first lady

(Newser) - What more can be said about a first lady who talked on CB radio in the '70s under the handle First Mama? Plenty. Some highlights of the coverage of Betty Ford's death :
  • Eleanor Swift, Daily Beast : "She was a regular person who just happened to live in
...

Gerald Ford's First Lady Passes Away
 Betty Ford Dead at 93 
obituary
Jul 8, 2011 9:01 PM CDT

Betty Ford Dead at 93

Gerald Ford's widow helped found the Betty Ford Center

(Newser) - Betty Ford has died at the age of 93, with her family at her bedside. CNN did not have additional details. From 1974 to 1977, she served as the first lady to President Gerald Ford, but she made headlines a year after leaving the White House when she announced she...

Marsha Barbour, Cheri Daniels: Political Wives Skeptical of Husbands' White House Aspirations
 Would-Be 
 First Ladies 
 Would Rather Not 
ELECTION 2012
Apr 24, 2011 5:12 PM CDT

Would-Be First Ladies Would Rather Not

Candidates' wives plenty skeptical about life on the campaign trail

(Newser) - There are plenty of Republicans lining up to take Barack Obama's job, but not so many of their wives are sure they want Michelle Obama's gig. Mitch Daniels' wife Cheri, who Politico reports has been notably skittish about a 2012 run, recently announced she'd speak at a...

First Lady Busts a Move in India

Michelle Obama visits a charity and joins the fun

(Newser) - Her husband had to sit in stuffy trade meetings , but first lady Michelle Obama got to kick off her shoes and join kids in India in a spirited dance, reports AFP . She visited the University of Mumbai today to visit a charity that helps underprivileged kids and spoke to them...

Did Chatty Michelle Break Voting Laws?

Conservative watchdog slams first lady's 'technical violation'

(Newser) - Michelle Obama may have violated Illinois election laws by seeking support for her husband’s agenda at a Chicago polling station, holds the Daily Caller . The first lady was talking with voters, and reportedly urged them to support said agenda—but state laws ban political discussion near polling places, the...

Michelle to Carla: Being First Lady Is 'Hell'

Two new books will likely embarrass both first ladies

(Newser) - Just in time for election season, a story Michelle Obama can't possibly be happy to see: In a new book, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy claims Obama told her that being first lady is "hell. I can't stand it!" (The White House and the French Embassy in Washington deny that Obama...

Laura, Michelle to Attend 9/11 Event Together
Laura, Michelle to Attend
9/11 Event Together
First Lady Team-Up
Aug 23, 2010 11:54 AM CDT

Laura, Michelle to Attend 9/11 Event Together

First ladies to honor United Flight 93 Victims

(Newser) - Michelle Obama will join former first lady Laura Bush in ceremonies marking the ninth anniversary of the United Flight 93 crash in Pennsylvania during the Sept. 11 attacks. Bush had previously confirmed her participation, saying we "must never forget the brave sacrifice of these extraordinary men and women."

Michelle Obama Is No Marie Antoinette
 Michelle Obama Is 
 No Marie Antoinette 
OPINION
Aug 10, 2010 12:10 PM CDT

Michelle Obama Is No Marie Antoinette

America's just upset that she looks so good

(Newser) - Michelle Obama has taken some heat for hitting the beach and sporting a Gaultier dress in Spain over the weekend. One columnist even called her a “modern-day Marie Antoinette.” But they’re missing the point, according to Daily Beast fashion writer Kate Betts. “The real issue is...

This Vacation Is a Bad Move, Michelle
 This Vacation Is a 
 Bad Move, Michelle 
opinion roundup
Aug 7, 2010 4:12 PM CDT

This Vacation Is a Bad Move, Michelle

But is she really Marie Antoinette?

(Newser) - Michelle Obama is taking some of the harshest criticism she's endured to date as first lady over her vacation to Spain with friends and daughter Sasha. (The White House defends it as a "private" trip.)
  • Megan McArdle, the Atlantic : "It's really quite unbelievably politically stupid. When we're
...

Sarko Scrambles to Yank Carla's Sex Talk Vid

Multi-lingual Bruni talks dirty on YouTube

(Newser) - "Do you like my titties?" is a question most First Ladies haven't said in public. That's why French President Nicolas Sarkozy is scrambling to yank YouTube videos showing his wife posing that very query. The naughty talk came up when then-model Carla Bruni appeared on the British TV program...

Laura Bush Memoir Bares First Family 'Poisoning'

She also reveals struggle after deadly car crash

(Newser) - The New York Times has snagged a copy of Laura Bush's new memoir, which isn't officially due out until next month. Some highlights from Spoken From the Heart:
  • She suggests that she, her husband, and members of their entourage were poisoned during a G8 summit when they all mysteriously fell
...

Michelle Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Haiti

First lady stops en route to Mexico

(Newser) - Surprise, surprise: Michelle Obama's first solo visit to a foreign country turned out to be to Haiti instead of Mexico. The first lady—and Jill Biden—made an unannounced stop there today to support earthquake relief efforts. "The devastation is definitely powerful," she said after a helicopter tour....

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