Yeah, like Mrs. McCain doesn't have any skeletons in her closet…

leave the mans wife alone.there are three things you do not mess with food money and most of all family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God, she dresses so awful…LOL. I still like her though.

That's right!

I agree

and i respect that

Just like i dont think anyone should attack McCain's wife either. It should be just about the candidates

Obama 08

AMEN, LEAVE HER ALONE!!!!

Dont attack his wife that makes you look very weak. Why doesn't the GOP talk about Cindy McCain's drug abuse problem? If this is all the GOP has then I cant wait for the dems to win in Nov.

Why not question his wife if she has been out campaigning. I am not sure what Obama can really do about enacting change. This is his key point in his campaign, but he has not said how he will accomplish this. Jimmy Carter tried the same thing and accomplished nothing because he was rejected by the establishment. If Obama is expected to deliver on this promise then he is probably sweating like a Hillary in church.

If Michelle is stumping on the trail for Obama and opening her big fat mouth while inserting her foot into it, I would say that definitely makes her fair game.

Michelle Obama is a great person and a great American. She will make the best first lady come January 21st.

Obama Richardson 2008

In 1992, the GOP tried to attack Hillary Clinton in their despereate attempt to keep Bill Clinton from defeating Bush Senior.

And look how that turned out!

Ha!

These orchestrated attacks are meant to get Barak Obama to make a mistake. Don't fall for it, Senator!

On another subject, since when is a comment by Ferraro worth taking center stage on ANY page???

What do these two issues have in common? The media moguls are scared spitless of Barak Obama. The Great Hatchet Job is commencing, folks. Beware of media manipulation!

Also, DON'T TRUST that the comments of so-called Democrats are in fact coming from Democrats! FIGHT THE REPUBLICAN HATE MACHINE!

What goes around comes around obama.

The republican hypocrites may try to lay your wife, but I wouldn't count on them laying off her.

Give me a break! I am so sick of the Obama "how dare anyone criticize me" attitude. I guess when the media worships you for that long, it's hard to understand the fact that people could actually say negative things about you or your wife.

Politics are politics. Obama is such a crybaby, whining every chance he gets. Those democrats who will not vote for him, like myself, are doing so not because of Hillary losing, but because we don't find obama to be a trustworthy and experienced candidate. All of you rude obama supporters who are now questioning our loyalty to the Democratic party are just like the Bushies questioning American's patriotism who didn't support the Iraq invasion. You really are one in the same, and it's kinda scary.

So… when the media attacks Bill Clinton, that's fine?

You tell 'em Barack! What a man!

The Tennessee Republican Party is behaving disgracefully and the American people can see through it easily. This is a fool hardy approach to politics.

Family should be off limits. The GOP continues to sink to a new low for attacking his wife. Get out of the gutter and try and hold on to some dignity.

obama didnt have a problem with them attacking the clintons

Wait until they start researching McCains wife! long list of DL.

Whenever I toy with the idea of maybe getting into politics, whether local or national, I am always thwarted by the knowledge that my wife and children would be fair game to brutal attacks, misinformation, half-truths and outright lies. And I cannot in good conscience subject them to such filth. I think there are loads of good citizens out there–people who would be great leaders of this country–who withhold themselves from the public sphere because of the viscious scrutiny their families would come under. What a shame.

Leave the woman alone.

Sorry Mr. Obama it's far game… Like you haven't disrespect Hillary and Bill… They can talk the truth.. Why is that a issue.. If she said it then they have all rights to repeat Mr. "O"

The Repigs have nothing to use against Obama!!!

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha…………………………………………………….

Go Obama!

We love you Michelle!!!

You got that right! Leave her alone! I know McSame's wife has a bunch of skeletons in her closet. Why don't she release her tax returns? Do she have something to hide?????

what? - In every Presidential election I remember the first lady was always a matter of scrutiny. For Obama to think his wife should have any respite from this scrutiny is niave and shows he's not ready to be president. When we elect a president we are essentially electing a family. The first lady has her own initiative and agenda. It is a political role which is why Clinton can make the argument that she's got more experience.

CAN NOT STAND THE HEAT, GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN. HILLARY GOT ATTACKED WHILE BILL WAS RUNNING. BEING IN POLITICS MEANS THAT YOU ARE FAIR GAME. AS LONG AS THEY KEEP THE KIDS OUT OF IT.

THIS THE ONLY ONE I SUPPORT OBAMA….

-HILLARY 08.

anyone who trys to destroy a wife of a person running for office is so dum and naieve, they are very insecure and knows there pick is going to loose. just shows how low the republicans can go. but they follow bushes lead, what can we expect

micheall is a wonderful woman can't wait to see her as first lady.
oh by the way
(i am a woman,65 and white. we love you micheall

By all means go ahead and attack her - it just shows the true nature of that state's Republican party…

For heavens sake can't republicans promote their 'principles' instead?

If Michele does the campaigning then she is game to be put on the spot light. She did that when she made those comments (poor judgement IMHO) but if he wants GOP to lay off his wife - She needs to shut up - which is what Bush's wife did and Hillary did not (in 1992) and is still paying the price. I think this applies to anybody that comes out and starts saying stupid things on the trail.

Dear CNN,

GOP is desperate enough for dirt on Obama they'd lower themselves to finding dirt on the bibs of his children too.

AND THEY SAY OBAMA IS NOT TOUGH.

I can't wait for Obama to verbally abuse McCain in debates soon.

Thank you,

gOBAMA !!!!!
2009-2017

no pun intended, but this is really bush league of the tenn. rnc.

You Go Boy !!!
I Would Fully Expect My Husband To Stand Up For Me…
And I Have The Very Same Expectation For President Obama,
When He Is Command-In-Chief Defending This Great Nation From
All Threats And Danger Both Foreign And Domestic……………

A vote for the Republican candidate is a vote for Bush and his policies.

HAHAHA! That's GREAT!

OBAMA `08

Ferrero is a nut why don't she Write Rosie ODonnell in on her ballot?

even if it risiculous to attack her - what do you expect? It is Republican Party afterall, and i want to add that it may actually convince a sizable number of voters since all we are used to in this campaign are soundbites and speeches - and not DETAILED policy discussion.

You people know, if it were your ugly wives you would do and say the same thing, so back off….LMAO

ObAmA 08

It'a all part of the territory. The GOP destroyed Hillary from day one. Even went as far as to hurt Chelsea with the Lewinsky scandal back when she was a child. I also see a LOT OF OBAMABOTS ripping into Cindy MCCain, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen!

Any reasonable, indepdendet voter will see the manipulation of the video where the words … for the 1st time I'm REALLY PROUD … are altered by the producers of the commercial in an attempt to alter the meaning of the lady's words.

The myth of the Southern gentleman that knows how to respect a virtuous woman is gone once and for all it would seem.

Mrs. Obama has the intellect and fortitude to stand up to these demons but she doesn't have to because she's got strong backers, starting with Mr. Obama on her side.

This type of mis-representation by the Tennessee Republican party offends Honest Democrats everywhere.

Honorable Americans won't stand for this type of smear …

This is called POLITICS people! It's all fair game. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

HMMMM…I think someone had a point!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

It really doesn't matter politically, because so far, throughout this campaign, mudslinging hasn't worked against Obama.

Let's go to the video tape:
1. Rev. Wright part 1: He gives a speech about race, and he's back on track.
2. Hillary's kitchen sink: He loses a couple of states, but gains in superdelegates.

3. "Bitter" comment (self-inflicted): Barely a blip.

4. Rev. Wright part 2: He divorces Rev. Wright, and he's back on track again. Oh yeah, and he picks up 20 more superdelegates.

5. GOP linking democrat opponents to Obama/Wright in ads: All three democrats win!!!

You just can't keep this man down. How do we bottle this?

Sorry Sen. Obama your wife is campaigning for you, Think back the past you all were attacking Bill Clinton.
In 1992 some were attacking Hillary this is called politics
Any way we won’t vote for you in November
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

IM REALLY NOW JUST BECOMING PROUD OF OBAMA FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE ONLY QUASI- RIGHT THING HE'S DONE SO FAR SINCE HIS WIFE CANT TAKE THE HEAT FOR HER OWN HATE SPEECH. IM BEING FAIR BECAUSE IM ON THE OUTS WITH A CHURCH THAT WOULDNT LET A BLACK BROTHER AS A MEMBER. GOD AINT THAT WAY MY BROTHER. MRS OBAMA AND HUBBYKINS BETTER BUCK UP SINCE BEING HYPOCRITS AINT KOSHER. USING MY BEST SOUTHERN OF COURSE.

Well I feel that they should of left former President Bill Clinton alone also, but they didn't, what's good for the goose should be good for the gander

I`m white and from the South and I can understand what she meant. This year shows a major step forward in true " equality for all" regardless of color or gender.

Hopefully most of America will recognize how slimey these attacks are and it will backfire on the entire GOP.

If the wives become fair game, I would hate to be Cindy McCain. She is not even close to being in Michelle Obama's league and is likely not to hold up to closer inspection.

The Dems should focus on the candidate, unless these spouse attacks just get out of hand. Now about John McCain….

McCain voted for the war and has fantasy about outcome.
McCain fought against MLK holiday.
McCain has not voted in favor of any major environmental legislation in over 2 1/2 years, but not pretends to be pro-environment.
Will do more research and report - bet he was a global warming denier - want to take me up on that?

Straight Talk Express is way off the tracks already….. and yes, he has lost his bearings. Don't know if he is losing his marbles yet, which is a different thing, but a legitimate concern when its for President of U.S. and leader of the free world, with a finger on the button at all times!

Dear Mr. Obama, if you think for one minute your wife is off limits , you are nuts. As a First Lady , Michelle would be representing us and I personally feel that her comments, feeling and issues are all important as a First lady. So get over your elitness and quit your whining. If she and you have nothing to hide you have no worries, right?

I think if Michelle Obama intends to be the First Lady she should tell her husband to let her speak for herself. She has made many comments along the campaign trail and regardless of what people's opinions on them are, it's only fair that the good and bad may be brought to our attention. Whether she's praising her husband or whatever she is saying, if she says it to the media to get it out there, then she has opened herself up to public scrutiny, it is the life of a politician and their family to be under the microscope and that's all she wrote.

Now he's making threats!

If Bill and Chelsea aren't off-limits to your campaign and your supporters, neither is your wife, Senator.

A woman's place is to stand beside her husband and she has done just that and should not be blamed for saying she is proud for the first time in her life being an american.She saw the vision just like her man and both are running with it. YES THEY CAN!

Democrats watch out for people who say that they will vote for McCain if Hillary isn't the nominee. A lot of them were Republicans from the start trying to help Bush Jr out in the general election. Democrats don't fall for it!!!!!! We can't afford 4 more years of Bush!!!!!

Obama needs to get a thicker skin. He takes everything so personal. The words clearly came out of his wife's mouth, she needs to own it, otherwise stop campaiging for the man.

These folks are so two tounged, two faced. Why do they keep trying this stuff. So to answer a conservative pundit, yes America can be mean as hell. One must often wonder what kind of America do we have. I wish these politicians will stop referencing the American people. It is obvious that there are two Americas regardless how you want to split it up. Democrats speak for the American people, Republicans speak for the American people. I think our freedom of speech is in more danger than our right to bear arms. Leave the lady alone before someone is at your wife, maybe more ways than one. The song says Who's making love to your ole lady, while you are out making love. Same principle apply.

If Democrats start attacking spouses, the Republicans would be in major trouble….
All the scandals in the past year and adulterous behavior of the Family Values Crew…It would be best for them to step off.

It's wrong for any party to attack the family of the nominee. That is a below the belt tactic…..and it makes them(REPUBS) look desperate. Wish we coukld just stay on the issues. It seems that the voters are more mature than those in power.

Go get em' Bam!

Attacking Michelle won't work!

CNN - Obama got 3-superdelegates today!

It is sad that the GOP is not attacking Barack, but they are attacking his Spouse.

Thanks GOD the DNC is talking about Cindy's former stealing and drug problem. Also, that she was having an affair with Mccain while he was still married and that she recently sold over $2 million dollars of stock from SUDAN….so lets not even start GOP…..Cindy alone can bring down the Republican Campaign!

If Michelle Obama is on the table for attack, shouldn't Cindy McCain be? Shouldn't we talk about how many religious conservatives would consider her a prostitute for how she roped McCain in in the first place (remember, the same charge that was levied against Rudy Giuliani)? Should we mention that she is worth more than the Clintons and Obamas combined? Should we mention that John wrote an exemption into his own law that allowed him to fly around on her personal jet without reporting it as a campaign expenditure? Should we be allowed to discuss how McCain and Cindy met, and what their relationship was like prior to McCain's divorce?

No, I'm sorry, that's going to be considered out of bounds. Look, I'm all for attacking Michelle Obama if attacking Cindy McCain is on the table. But it's not. And all you "independents" and Republicans supporting McCain know it. So stop whining about what Michelle said, or what Barack said, or what Bill or Hillary said. Why don't we focus on what they DID? At least, there's an argument in which your candidate can make a stand…

Since when is the outspoken wife of a president off limints? She made the anti-American comments and is a Harvard lawyer–give me a break! Sounds like Obama is making threats–who is he targeting? Scary man!

Barack,
Didn't you yourself say that if your wife is on the campaign trail, then she is fair game? I'm not suggesting that these attacks are fair or unfair. but even you admitted that if she campaigns, she's fair game to fair attacks.

What can you expect from the Tennessee GOP. They are so out of touch with what's happening in this country. Someone please tell them that we are now in the 21st century and today's voters care about the country and are sick and tired of these vicious personal attacks.

Be careful GOP …….. your candidate's wife has a lot of skeletons in her closet, which you wouldn't want blasted all over U-Tube. Barbie's grandmother is not a saint.

She ought to keep her big mouth shut if can't take it. She's the one who started this "not voting to the Democratic nominee" anyway when she said she wouldn't vote for Hillary if she won the nominee.

Barack said it best! The republicans no-holds-barred personal attacks have found their way onto a portion of the Democratic party as well. It is so sad that people feel they can do this and not have to pay for it later. All this hatred in this election and all the hate you see on the blogs is about personality. The ISSUES have been put by the wayside.
CHANGE is gonna come! Oh yes it will! (to quote a great song)

Re: Attack by GOP on Michelle Obama and Barrack's response: the latter should be reminded that Michelle, by virtue of being married to a US presidential hopeful, inevitably becomes a placed under a never ending public microscope - especially when she herself jumps into the ring in a public endorsement and campaigning for him. However, my advise to the soon-to-be President of the United States is to stay focussed, ignore the trivial, mindless prattle of mainly-white America and press on with campaign of Change We Can Believe In. We in the Caribbean are rooting for you, OBAMA

She is fair game. She opened up her anti american trap and now she is going to have to pay for it. If Obama wants a chance at the White House, he had best shut her filthy mouth shut.

the gop is getting very crude ,already.they are not real men.real men don't attack other men's wives.you set a bad example for youngsters everywhere,by being so disrespectful.i guess we could attack mccain's wife,back,and we can just make this entire election about the wives.president obama has more integrity ,and would never attack another man's wife.for the first time,i'm REALLY proud of my country,AND my next president,president of the united states of america,president barack hussein obama!!republicans have no morals…

David, Bill was the President, Hillary is Running base on the experience she aquire with Bill Clinton, and above all that lots of people support Hillary Because of Bill thats a huge difference.

A Real Man Stands Up When His Wife Is Being Attacked Thats How I Know He Would Be A Great President, I Didn't Even Have To Hear Him Say This But I Can Tell From The Statement That He Isn't Going To Take Any Bull Crap From No One…

ILOVE THIS COUNTRY AND I WAS NOT BORN HERE ANYONE AND I MEAN ANYONE WHO SAYS BAD THINGS ABOUT THIS COUNTRY MAKES ME MADDER THAN HELL AND I HAVE TOLD PEOPLE TO THERE FACE IF THEY DO NOT LIKE IT HERE GET THE HELL OUT OF AMERICA IF YOU DO NOT LOVE IT AND BELIEVE ME I WOULD HAVE NO TROUBLE TELLING MICHELLE OBAMA THE SAME THING RIGHT TO HER FACE

TRUST ME!!! MICHELLE CAN HANDLE THE GOP ON HER OWN. GIRLFRIEND, JUST GIVE THEM THE LOOK AND THEY WILL GET THE HELL OUT OF YOUR WAY!!

If you want them to lay off of your wife, then tell her to keep quiet. She went out to the public and said she was not proud of her country until now. She went out and said she had to pay her student loans - boo hoo - she makes $300k yr and can't pay them?! I pay mine every month and am PROUD of my country!

If Clinton does not win - my vote goes to McCain. I will not vote Obama!

How can you not attack her? I mean look at her she's ugly and her maid dresses her funny.

Come on Barry if you don't want people attacking her send her home where she belongs back in the kitchen cooking a pie!

The audacity to attack his wife seems childish, are they afraid to confront Obama directly???

the GOP use terror and fear to get people to vote for them, they might as well be terrorists!!!!

Michelle Obama has workd VERY hard in this country to be where she is today, and I will ber VERY PROUD to look at her as the first lady one day!!!

To attack her on what she says about her husband's policies are one thing, but to attack her personally is so below anything American!!!

LET'S GO OBAMAS!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!

Or, you could get a new one.

After lecturing [white] Americans on getting out of their "comfort zone," this rich, privileged, aggrieved, bitter beneficiary of affirmative action has nothing to complain about.

POOR MICHELLE!!! SHE SURE DIDN'T THINK OF HILLARY CLINTON WHEN REFERRING TO HER HUSBANDS INDISCRETION BY SAYING " HILLARY SHOULD LEARN TO KEEP HER OWN HOUSE IN ORDER BEFORE TRYING TO KEEP THE WHITE HOUSE IN ORDER.. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED SHE IS A CRUEL PERSON AND DESERVES JUST WHAT SHE GETS THROWN AT HER…

In my personal opinion, Obama is one of the worst public speakers I have ever heard!

As for his wife, Jackie K she ain't

Eve. Mi

Another reason to vote for anybody but Obama!

This is just the beginning, there is more "hea"t ahead. Face it, smooth road is only for the losers.

Go Hillary, you are the strongest one we need. We love you and will be with you all the way!

GOP standing for family values since 1968.

Obama, if you steal the nomination, I am not going to vote for you nor either any Democratic candidate in my state in the General Election!. I really am sick of this party and you now!!!!

Obama is eating with his left hand…is he left-handed? Just curious…

You tell my man, if they want to fight with someone let it be you!

Obama'08

Michelle is not a Politician. She never says anything bad about the other candidates when she is speaking. She only talks about Barack. Those slimy republicans are going to find out what Barack is really made of. Keep it up.

WHAT A GENTLEMAN.HE IS DEFEDING GOD'S MOST PRECIOUS GIFT TO MEN,A WOMAN.LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

LOL

OBAMA Supporter wrote:
"anyone who trys to destroy a wife of a person running for office is so dum and naieve"

Thanks for that intelligent remark…. and I'll only touch on the first sentence…

"tries" not Trys
THE wife not "a" wife… if not he has MORE in his closet than anyone said,
it's DUMB not "dum" that's just Dumb…
it's "Naive" not "naieve"

it's amazing who we have picking the leader of our country….

For those of us old enough to remember when Bill Clinton ran for President, Hillary was a target of many sources. During the Presidency, she was accused many times of having great influence over Bill and his decisions. Hillary stood tall throughout that scrutiny for years.
I find it ironic and sad that we keep giving "get out of jail free" cards to the Obama's at every level. Why shouldn’t Michelle Obama be held accountable for her actions, her beliefs and her emotional stability? We expected Hillary to be accountable for her own when she was the potential first lady. These women have the ability to influence their husbands tremendously. The very fact that they were chosen by these men gives enormous insight to the men themselves.
Why should Michelle Obama be treated differently than any other potential First Lady in History? Because she is black???
We keep hearing race should not play a part, yet seemingly, on one side, everyone is expected to give concessions that were historically never given before. The hypocrisy is ludicrous!

Well done Barack. If they want to attack Michelle, then get Cindy McCain to release her tax records, so we can all begin slamming her.

Or, be decent human beings and stick to the issues.

Remember Marquis of Queensberry rules.
Do these apply in politics
I think NOT.
Norm

HAAAAAAAAAAA

The GOP has only got a few remarks that we dems vetted 6-9month ago. Try something else GOP folks.

When you go to the polls in November, ask your self this question. Who at the end of the day will do more good than bad. My anwser is the dem's have always had the better course for America then the GOP and you know it be ture!!!!!

OBAMA/CLINTON anyday over your GOP puppet!!! Thanks but NO THANKS!!!

that's funny.
does this mean he is unaware that she has been making speeches on the campaign trail?

Tobias,

Just what the hell are you talking about?

How Naive.

If you going to go out and campaign for you husband and make silly remarks like that then you are fair game.

They did it to HIllary, why Not Michelle? Because she's black?

In all likelihood, this won't work on the Repugs. But to those of you calling him a 'crybaby'- the man has every right to stand up for his wife…..wouldn't you do the same if you were in his shoes…I hope u would!

Hey idiot, why did you attack Hillary's husband? Are you loosing your bearings already?

They go after Bill all the time so if your going to capaign for Barrack
Sweety, you better be ready for some hit's.

This is why I will never vote Republican. They don't show that they are better by using fact, solutions, or results. They use mafia, triad, street thug mentallity to try to scare people. Well news flash Republicans AMERICA WILL NOT FALL FOR THE BANANA IN THE TAIL PIPE THIS YEAR. I think this is another sign why change is needed. I don't want to go after McCain wife because that would be acting no better than the Repubilcans. The Rebulicans have not morals, values, or chance at the White House for a long time.

So what he is saying is that it is fine for her to get up on a stage and take potshots ay whoever she feels like but that nobody is to say anything in return. Kind of like the hillbilly clan and Chelsea's adventures.

I would agree with him if she were staying in the background not getting involved and leting the candidates do their thing but as soon as she steps on the stage she becomes fair game. Sorry Mr. Obama but that's the way it is.You are in politics, that's the way the game is played.

You Obama haters should review the ENTIRE comment and not just the snippet that is being used to discredit Michelle. If you remember, she stated that for the first time in history, a woman and/ or a black man may be president of the US and how proud this event makes her feel. Stop being so %#@*& petty and stick to the issues!

Anti-Obama is a simpleton….
How can he STEAL a nomination when the majority of the people voted for him?

Honestly….GET A GRIP!

Janey, that logic of yours is what is scary. "Targeting?" I do agree with David above, stop "attacking" Hilldog's wife too! Bill's already a proven moron.

For the people who have not had the pleasure of meeting Michelle Obama and do not know what they are talking about when they say anything negative about her except that she was quoted out of context - look at the interview again and that her primary concerns are her family, they do not know what they are talking about.
I had wonderful opportunity in Portland (May 18th) to meet both Senator Obama and his wife - granted it was only for a few minutes, but you could truly feel the warmth in the room and then when I got to speak with them - their genuiness, warmth, and kindness just oozed - no phoniness at all. (We will get overall an absolutely lovely first family with the Obamas.) Mrs. Obama is going to make an absolutely fabulous first lady as well as her husband, he will make one of the greatest president's we have ever had.

All the way for the Obamas.

The last time there was a democrat in the white house his wife seemed to be the one running the country. Do we really want someone who isnt proud of OUR country running it. She is in the political spot light because of her husband if she says something stupid and very unamerican (as she did) it needs to be pointed out.

So its ok to go after Chelsea Clinton but not Michelle Obama? You can't have it both ways. The "First Lady" position is very important. She will not be "just baking cookies. It is very important to know
her background and had she stands on the issues and how she
will represent the United States.

I have no problem with what Mrs. Obama said, but she is just like her husband. They are two people with obviously high IQ's and no common sense. She is the wife of a presidential candidate and she should know that she needs to be more carefu. But then her husband slings around the term "sweetie" to other men's wives and has no concept of what a sexist he is being. These are not seasoned individuals. They do not belong in the white house, Both lack substance abd sensitivity and when I read the blogs from his supporters I am appalled by the ignorance and venon. If Obama were a mensch (go look it up, a little knowledge never hurt anyone), he would have waited 8 years to run.

The difference between Michelle Obama, and President Clinton is that He attacked Sen. Obama. So of course he had to defend heself. But Michelle has not attacked anyone politically, she has only been a voice for her husban, which most wives are. She hasn't mentioned anything really negative about Sen. Clinton or Sen. Mccain. So How is she fair play. and if she is. I really dout Sen. Obama is going to continue to play Mr. nice guy with the GOP.

Brian May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Yeah, like Mrs. McCain doesn't have any skeletons in her closet…
————–
this has nothing t do with skeletons in closet. this has to do with Michelle going after Clinton telling her she needs to CLEAN HER OWN HOUSE, and with michelle claiming FOR THE FIRST TIME SHE IS PROUD OF HER COUNTRY.

they have nothing on Cindy…. Cindy aired her closed publicly a very, very long time ago, but michelle needs to keep her mouth in check.

You tell them Obama.

Touche, Barack!!! Way to make a stand about your wife and family, but be prepared because these are the dirty tactics that the GOP embrace and their supporters condone for them to win. Let's not forget about how Rove attacked McCain's wife and child when he ran against Bush. The GOP is capable of attacking your dog.

Poor Obama. If she is out there speaking for you then she is game. Remember that Obama nuts?? Chelsea ring a bell?

Michelle Obama is fair game if she puts herself politically out there. Just the same as the other spouses are. Just the same as the children of the other candidates are. If Obama does not want anyone responding to her comments, then she should stay out of the public and stay in the kitchen. Her remarks stir up controversery. I cannot picture someone with her rude mouth in the White House representing America.

I will not vote for her husband no matter what. I do not "owe" the democratic party my vote. Its just a party, not my life.

Wow, look at the man! Those were her words for God's sake, she went out public and spoke.

What does he mean "they should be careful because that I find unacceptable". And, what are you going to do if its unacceptable? This is a threat Mister Speech, and you and your nosy wife are arrogant..

If he says this pastor is a legit political issue, why not his wife? The criticism is half her fault, she did decide to get in front of the cameras and open her mouth.

His wife is the new issue because we can’t criticize his record if he votes “present” to avoid voting for his subjects who elected him on bogus, whack, limp, weak, and poor convictions.

But for fear of being branded a racist later on during this election, maybe we should leave the Obama people alone.

"Great minds discuss ideas,
average minds discuss events,
small minds discuss people."
Vice Adm. H.G. Rickover,

Variation that I like better:
Small minds discuss people;
average minds discuss ideas;
great minds make them happen.

Great mind: Obama 08

Repubs, Lay off Michelle because we all know about Cindy McCain's past misdemeanors that can be used for negative campaign!

If she is campaigning for Obama and giving speeches why can't her words be criticized? If she stayed in the background and stood by her husband rather than actively campaigning on her husband’s behalf, it would be a different story and she should be left alone. She put herself out in the spotlight and now Obama and Michelle need to realize that things that they say will be used against them (like it has with the other candidates and their spouses).

Obama is running to be President of the United States of America, arguably the most important job in the world. His closest advisor and confidant is his wife and thereby FAIR GAME!

I didn't hear any complaints when the media and bloggers was bashing Bill and Chelsea Clinton. Everyone was singing a different tune…….what hypocrites.

CINDY VS MICHELLE wrote Thanks GOD the DNC is talking about Cindy's former stealing and drug problem.

Drug problem? Are we forgetting about Barry Obama's cocain use? The boy smoked crack and you want to give him the highest position in goverment?

I think the kool-aide must be laced with pcp for all you robots not to see him for what he really is.

GObama and take your finally proud to be an American back to Chicago with you

Republicans are desperate.

America is sick of the repubs.

They are doomed.

Leave her alone.

Ps. so is Cindy McCain.

well said—Oh Boy….

to all the so called democrats who will vote for McBush over Obama. Please NOT ONE WORD when you see McCain in your bedroom, removing your freedom of choice and sending more kids to die in a dumb war.
for Obama to win from where he started must mean he's a smart fighter we can trust

Goodcitizen,

Do you think Hillary can stand up in front of the attackes that they already had waiting for Bill?

Anti-Obama,

Where did you get the idea that someone was stealing the nomination? Did he stuff the ballot boxes or did he have a better ground game and strategy?

There have been many shameful comments on these CNN comment boards over the past months which 1) demonize a fully engaged candidate; 2) misrepresent a candidate's position; and 3) extremely personal attacks on the candidate's character, age, and family. None of these have a place in this election!

That was so 1900's

It will be interesting to see how John McCain steps up to stop these character attacks on Mrs. Obama. But to the Limbots, O'Reillyigans and their ilk I will say - You Are The Weakest Link - Good Bye!

Agreed, instead investigate his background, his families Anti American values and how he got his money. His wifes little comment is small compared to this. Barrack Hussein Obama for President, youve got to be kidding. Did the Dems have their heads in the sand when they chose him for a candidate. Vote for your country, not your party. Hillary 08, make the right choice.

Hey Jesse - San Antonio TX

When they did that to Hillary did that make is any more right? the fact is this kind of politics doesn't help you or I at the pump, pay or bill, or feel safer so what purpose does it actually serve beside spending contribution and tax money? That's the point we are all trying to make

Anti-Obama, of course, everybody knows that you must be a republican, However, I would like to know how did Sen. Obama steal the nomination? If you don't vote for him, many will. It is enough sane people in America that understands what happen in MI & Fla to avoid another third Bush term.

why treat him or his family any different then any other person running for office… Oh that's because he is elitist and selfish and he thinks he is special and should receive special treatment… give me a break you The Obama family and friends are nothing but American haters… They said it them selves .. she is fare game!!!

Correction, they attacked Bill and asked Chelsea some pretty
personal question's about her dad so if Michell is going to stump
for Barrack, she's fair game.
What's he scared she will make anothe mistake like not liking
America..
I hope there's a troth at the White House because Michell look's
like a horse.

I say if any candidate for any office wants their spuse "left out of it" then the spouse should KEEP OUT OF IT.

LAY OFF MY WIFE - YOUR SUPPORTERS ARE RUNNING FROM THE BEGINNING AGAINST PRESIDENT CLINTON, YOUR WIFE IS PART OF YOUR CURRECULUM SHE CAMPAIGN FOR YOU AND SHE IS WILL NOT HAVE A FREE RIDE .
ONE SPEECH
A SECOND SPEECH THAT TRY TO EXCUSE REV. WRIGHT
YES WE CAN
CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE
ALL OF THIS AND YOU GOT A MESSIAH
DO NOT RUN THE TIME, LET THE PEOPLE CAST THEIR VOTE AND HAVE THE SUPER DELEGATES AFTER TAKEN IN CONTEXT THE ENTIRE PRO CON DECIDING WHO THE BEST THAT CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER IS.
OBAMA GIVES UP THE STATES THAT HE THINKS HE CANNOT WIN. HE GOES TO FRIENDLY STATES. LET’S SAY THAT HE IS GOING TO BE THE PRESIDENT OF SOME STATES.
YOU NEED A CANDIDATE THAT IS FIGHTER, PREPARED AND QUALIFIED
HILLARY 08

Barak you need to have a talk with your supporters. According to them, if you put yourself out there on the campaign trail, you are open for attacks. Hence, the attacks on Chelsea Clinton. Get a grip sweetie, you and your wife are not insulated by a bubble…this is real and anything goes. Also, your supporters are fired up about Ferraro's comment that she may not vote for you. Funny, that your wife said the same thing about not voting for the "other" Democrat if you did not win. Now you are supposed to be the "uniter" so show us your skills at accomplishing this. If you can't manage your wife, how will you manage the country? (That's another version of your supporters who claim that Hillary can't manage her husband so she is unfit to manage the country). Stop the hypocrisy!

No Obama, No McCain…Write in Hillary '08

anti-obama needs to shut up and go away.Obama has the most delegates, popular votes and states how is that stealing. I hope cindy mc cain has her day soon with all her dirty ties.

This country is on the verge of implosion. We've got bitter Democrats threatening to vote Republican even if it means the end of their children's future, we've got ministers joking about shooting the first black Democratic candidate, we've got Republicans and Democrats going after wives, and potentially children.
But, in case anyone forgot, we've got gas prices going through the roof, a disappearing dollar, bankruptcies and foreclosures threatening to destroy our economy, two wars and a world full of people who despise us.
We deserve it all because we are a country of greedy, spoiled, self-absorbed, fat, lazy, judgmental pigs. The fat lady is getting ready to sing. Keep fighting brats!

Ugly Michelle, deserves whatever she gets. What are you going to do about it, Obama. Cry baby. You leave my America alone. We are not mean people like Michelle says. You are going down, and you deserve it. You have no agenda, you big idiot

The GOP is certainly out of ideas. They should have saved the Jeremiah Wright's issue for the last week before election .

Why should the GOP be any different in respecting the boundaries of decency than Hillary? She was a Repug before she was a Dem and does it ever show! She's a guttersnipe who already set the tone of the campaign.

I think the campaign should be about how the candidates can help solve the americans issues. Not personal attacks on there family and shame on the people who agree to this type of foolishness. This is the very reason why we are in the shape we are in because of the foolishness we as american's accept from the media and government officials.

Reality Check,

You are completely insane if you think Mrs. McSame has aired all of her lundary. There is always more.

And I for one have not been to dam proud of this county either. You can't claim to be above all others when there are homeless people in the streets, youths not learning in schools, and criminals allowed to continue to commit the same crimes multiple times.

You can claim that you are proud, but complaining later proves other wise.

Wife's are fair game.

Cindy - where are your tax returns?
why did you have an affair with a married man?
ar eyou over your drug and alcohol addictions?

Get the Cream while you can, Obama. None for Christmas this year..

Why should we leave her alone? And really Obama? She should not be a factor in the campaign? If elected, she will be the First Lady of our nation! If she is not proud of America, go find another country to be First Lady of. I want a leader - and the family of that leader - who will stand for what America is. That will never be accomplished if the leader and his family are not full supporters of my country.

This is why "Baby" Obama should not have the nomination. He can't handle something as this. Which is comments that his wife did in fact make, not something made up or hear-say. This man clearly does not have the experience or the ability to lead a party, let alone a nation.

As Clinton stated, think of this as a "Hiring" decision. I vote for experience, should Obama get the nomination, for the first time I've been able to I will not vote at all. I will not vote against my party, nor will I cast a vote for someone that I see as "UNFIT" for the job such as Obama. As stated before if he was "white" we would not be having this conversations.

Eli

OBAMA 08′ UNSTOPPABLE NO MATTER WHAT

Chelsea was asked to comment about her fathers past behaviour by Obama supporters…

NOW Michelle Obama is getting some of it back….

When a wife (or husband) of a candidate goes out and stumps for their spouse, the words that they say and the opinions they express are fair game. Michelle is speaking on Obama's behalf. I'm sorry she was not proud of America until Obama started winning primaries. If we cannot challege the words someone speaks and repeats, then this would not be a such a great country!

If he uses his wife in his campaign, then she is fair game as to what she says.

Well if Obama's wife is going to campaign for her husband then any and all things said are open to scrutiny (cannon fodder) from an opposing view point. By the way since when did America have to start electing the extra baggage when electing a president. Some advice for all candidates; keep your spouses out of the lime light as we are not electing them but the candidate. We do not elect two for one but only one holds the highest seat in this nation.

Most people with some degree of sense understood what Michelle meant by her comments…I don't have to have things spelled out for me unlike some folks I guess…and I agree because it has been a very long time (since Bush took over actually) that I have been full of pride considering how our country has been acting and viewed around the world…how can you be proud of a country that couldn't even take care of its own citizens after a natural disaster??!!!

He can defend his wife if he chooses to…get over it folks and get a life!!!

For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of Sen. Obama.

Michelle Obama willl be the most impressive First Lady this country has ever seen.
Republican attacks on her will backfire.

Comedy Central,

Your comments about controlling your wife either means that you are a male sexist that believes that a wife should be two steps behind her husband and never speak until spoken to.

Or,

You are a woman that really does not understand the double standard that you just represented in your comments.

Either are not intellegent. And that in a nut shell is one of the reasons why its hard for someone to be proud of this nation.

This is laughable. Obama's wife has injected herself into this campaign. This woman has called down the thunder with her comments and the Republicans are going to unleash the demons of hell against her. The 527's (swiftboaters) will have a field day.

Very smart lady;

NOT!!!!!!!!!

Anyone who thinks they are a "very smart lady" and talks like that should go back to school.

Sticks and stones very "smart" lady!

stop complaining obama, if you want to parade your wife around and have her campaign for you, its fair game. the clintons have had it thrown at them for their entire public careers, they even went after their daughter who has nothing to do with anything. you want michelle out there as your mouthpeice then its fair game. she wants a say in your prospective white house, get used to it.

you know, you and michelle obama should be thanking hillary, she is one of the only first ladies in RECENT HISTORY to be involved, paving the way for other first ladies to take up issues and speak on policy. but michelle is jealous and angry. she is obama's biggest liability in this campaign. loose lips sink ships.

its all fair game obama, you complaining, not ready for the white house, thin record having wimp.

If this election is going to be about debating the candidates' wives, it s a debate the GOP cannot win. Cindy has a lot of junks in her trunks that will make the whole world sick. Lay off Michelle, GOP, you may not like what you'll get afterall!!

Very Smart lady,

Judging by your statement, you title is an oxymoron, also I do think you are a mean people.

Read you statement twice out loud and you too will understand why your title is an oxymoron.

Just consider the source. The Republican Party cannot run based on their record which includes the following accomplishments:

Foreclosures: at the highest point in 30 years

Oil/Gasoline Prices: at the highest point ever

War: Bogged down and no one knows the path to victory. Costs so far top $1 Trillion and over 4,000 young Americans killed. (essentially funded training ground for terrorism).

Emploment : Economy is stagnating and the number of unemployed is growing.

What can be said that is positive?

I hear the TN GOP will be handing out free white sheets at their Convention.

Fair enough to say that the spouses of presidential candidates should be scrutinized, but have the Republicans ever said anything about Michelle's accomplishments as a woman, as a mother, as a wife, as a professional? (sorry, I think she's a lawyer, but can't be sure) Anyway, this isn't scrutiny, it's muckraking, pure and simple, and trying to make an issue out of something that is not an issue. Just what the Repugnants do best. And by the way, where has the Obama campaign been smearing Bill and Chelsea? Where have you heard them smearing McSame, or his ice-queen wife?

Go Obama!

Hey Barack,

this is what they do, they even attack their own wives, Remember the "black child" Cindy McCain attack in 2000.

It only means they got nothing on you, do what you're doing, stay above it ans smack the moth********s down, for the bas****s that they are.

Awwww….poor Michelle….and just when she was FINALLY proud to be an American……..maybe she should break out a flag pin…..

(get over it Barack Hussein Obama - she is fair game - welcome to the big leagues…. you haven't even begun to get under the microscope yet)

From someone who has ALWAYS been proud to be an American.

what a wuss….Nobama baba …..please help me media to get my message out i am a wuss….please help me help me……wuss i am ….please help me…..

"Lay Off My Wife" Can you imagine if Sen. Clinton said that about her husband after what was said about him during this campaign. Hey get the wifey off the campaign trail if she can't handle it. I wonder if the GOP will put out her thesis that she wrote in college that would be an eye opener. Sen. Obama sounds a little BITTER.

Another of the many examples of his hypocrisy

Lay off Cindy McCain, then, Obambies

This is rather frustrating. We have all seen how much control this unelected and protected person has over her spouse. Barack can not give a speech without reminding us that Michelle is smarter, possesses a greater inner strength, and even has better manners. Why didn't she run? She appears better qualified- Just ask him. Now, much like what was seen in the Hillary/Chelsea debacle, the family can openly campaign, they can address thousands on behalf of their candidate, but the listeners can not question them? Ridiculous! Be prepared America. By electing Obama, you will empower Michelle Obama to form policy without having to answer for it. This will be rather damaging to Barack's credibility. Men in America are seeing the real Barack- I only hope they are paying close attention.

Hell yeah! Obama you tell 'em. Just like the screwed up GOP to attack Obama's wife and any other American that doesn't go along with their agenda as unpatriotic. The GOP can't discuss the issues because most of them are on the wrong side of them, so they pull the old Karl Rove and pratice the politics of personal destruction.

NOT THIS TIME! NOT THIS YEAR!

Obama in 08!

WE NEED A FIRST LADY WHO IS PROUD OF AMERICA IN THE WHITE HOUSE. NOT ONE THAT ISN'T OR WASN'T PROUD OF OUR COUNTRY UNTIL IT IS POLITICALLY CONVENIENT.

If you are running for the highest public office in this nation nothing is off-limit. Obama has to realize that. His wife, his children, his family and everything about them is going to be used. That is politics. If Obama can not stomach that then he should have stayed home.

I also strongly disagree with the way her wife made that comment. She should have worded it differently.

Impossible, the repubs lost all
senses of common decencies.

The are going down hill.

Its pretty simple - if your wife (or husband) is going to stump for you, talk in town hall meetings, go on the talk show circuit, introduce Oprah and be a vocal voice on your behalf - Michelle is fair game.

If she is going to silently stand by him and not hit the circuit, she should be left alone.

Regardless of the ad tone, this fair game politically and the voters should decide the outcome……..

If Obama is elected, the 60's all over again and maybe worse. Wake up America and see what this man is doing to divide this country. Also, if his wife doesn't want all this stuff said, then don't talk. Get a real job Michele or is that beneath you as well.

please dis-own your wife please please please……….

Welcome to the world of Politics Mr Obama! I guess since you are such a "freshman politician" you have never really noticed what it is like to have your life under a microscope??? Come on now, you want to be the President of our country, and you can't even handle the criticism you are facing about your wife? Just wait, you haven't seen anything yet! Once you are the nominee the heat is really going to be turned up. Maybe your wife needs to learn how to "turn a phrase" like you do. Then you won't have to worry about her putting her foot in her mouth. If you can't stand the heat now, what are you going to do in front of the whole world?????

If you are running for the highest public office in this nation nothing is off-limit. Obama has to realize that. His wife, his children, his family and everything about them is going to be used. That is politics. If Obama can not stomach that then he should have stayed home.

I also strongly disagree with the way her wife made that comment. She should have worded it differently.

I hear there is a new video about to be released showing Michelle Obama speaking at Reverand Wright's church in Chicago and using the term "WHITEY" in reference to white people. Is this true?

Michelle OBAMA's spontaneous affirmation about the USA finding its soul again, after what feels like a lifetime of Bush,are to be commended. She was reflecting the mood of the entire country except, of course, for the likes of those pathetic Tennessee Republicans who are already descending to the lowest of lows.

The undiscerning among the Republicans are already running so scared of OBAMA that they are attacking his wife. And the presidential campaign has not yet begun!

Lay Off my wife. Are you kidding me. And you want to be president. WHY? Your wife has foot in mouth disease. What's your problem. Mr Obama, you will never be elected president, never. I can't wait for you to be off the front page. You have pulled the wool over many eyes but not mine!

Party Crasher…reread the statement…it was pointing out the Obama supporter hyprocrisy. You completely missed the boat!!!! LOL

Yall remember when that reporter was talking about the way that Chelsea was holding the mike. Hiliary complained and he got suspended. Let's tlak about John McCain wife investments she had in Sudan and the refusal to show her income tax statements. I know why his wife is proud to be an American. As a rich, white female she has benefited greatly and she knows it.

My God,

He sends his wife all over the country to represent him, then says no one can comment on the public comments she makes directly related to his campaign.

I can't believe an intern is this close to gaining the presidency of the United States of America.

Obama has little experience and a short track record of being very (too) liberal (for some of us). We should look at his wife, pastor, friends and those he trusts and confides in, to find out who he trully is. We should also do this with Sen.McCain (& Hillary). All I can say to Barack & Michelle is "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen". He should have thought about this prior to getting in this campaign. They are all fair game.

The republicans are going down
no matter how dirty the get,
or how desperate they get.

Obama is unstoppable.

Go Obama go.

Don't look for the Republicans to ease up. I swear to God, they sit in a back room, wringing their hands, devising ways to be mean and cruel to others. That is when they are not busy devining schemes to get money from the general public into the corporate accounts of themselves and their friends. Wake up people . . . they are Republicans. They have no sense of justice, kindness or morality.

Mrs. Obama is just expressing what all Real American believe, in the out pouring of individuals taking a real interest in this Election Year.

GOP can only play this negative route - its in their blood.
Anyone who wants to speak/advertise negative attitudes are just belittling themselves. GOP proved this, not only these 8 years, but years before in history. Bullying by the GOP is their only measure, and this time it isn't working , and they are truly afraid of this Movement.

Senator Obama and Mrs. Obama, are showing a higher level of want can/has been acheive, no matter what background one comes from, with hard work and dignity, the American Dream is there for those willing to take the challenge.

Truth and Honesty is here and now with CLARITY! The Voices of Americans are being heard LOUD AND CLEAR!

Remember folks-you start the dialogue about Cindy's drugs and you're going to open Barack's bragging about his drug use in his book. Do you really want to go there?

Obama is handling this right. I hope the GOP understands… his request is appropriate. Going after Michelle will cause rough Dems to go after Cindy McCain.

Republicans and Democrats would be wise to agree on this point.

Hmmm….

GOP PRESSURED Senator Clinton over NAFTA…when she did not say anything in support of it…she was crucified in the press by the GOP.

Obama's wife, if he is elected will be the First Lady. She will be a target…get over it!