Great First Lady and Laura Bush is great .

Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Bush are class acts.

I agree with Michelle: she is "touched" alright.

How much of a cheapskate do you have to be to not be willing to give Michelle Obama the benefit of the doubt regarding her "proud for the first time in my adult life" comment? My understanding of this is that she used the word "really" in one speech, as in really proud, but accidentally left it out in another speech. And if there is an obvious context for her remarks, i.e. how happy she is to see a much higher level of participation in the political process this year than she has ever seen, then any criticism of her for saying this is unnecessarily harsh and puritanical.

Not to ignore the fact that African-Americans have a much different history and contemporary experience in this society than white people do, but to me it is obvious that she was not referring to the overall history of this country but rather the fact that so many more people are participating in the political process this year than they used to. So to criticize her for this is to deliberately ignore the context in which she said it.

I also don't buy the silly notion that just because she went to an Ivy League school, she is somehow more perfect than the rest of us and is immune to mis-speaking, and therefore must have meant exactly what she said, in the worst possible way that you can read into it. I don't care if you're a high school dropout or an Ivy League graduate, your words won't always come out right.

Let's give her the benefit of the doubt on this, just as we give McCain the benefit of the doubt when he says he will "veto all beers".

Since when does being patriotic require being proud of your country in the face of years of political corruption and inapt diplomacy? Patriotism is really about working to change a country that you love for the better, despite persistent problems. Michelle Obama was not misunderstood to mean "more proud" (ridiculous), but her comment was never a question of patriotism. Face it Americans, what's happened in the last 20 years politically for us to be proud of?

stop the racist comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is childish

Michelle did a great job on The View today. Just like Barack, the more people get to see her, the more they will like her!

nannie bouroughs, I would imagine you would be glad to have someone with good old fashion mid western values in the honk, i mean what house.

I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND I FOUGHT FOR MY COUNTRY IN W.W TWO—-BUT I AM ASHAMED OF THE LEADERSHIP WE NOW HAVE IN WASHINGTON. AMERICA IS THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE WORLD.
WE NEED OBAMA AS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT, HE WILL MAKE US ALL PROUD TO BE AMERICANS.

give me a break… the lady said that she has never been proud of her country end of sentence… If she would have meant something else well then she would have said something else… enough of this nambi pambi crap… why cant she face up to it or anyone else for that matter… I have never been proud of my country until now??? well then maybe you need to change your citizen ship…….

can we call white house someday be black house?

i agree with Linda women makes a lot of difference in mens life and women is a key power!!!!! i am a man and i have all my respect for my women.

Nice, I'm moved. Thank you, Laura Bush for coming to Michelle Obama's defense and Thank you, Michelle Obama, for acknowledging The First Lady in your support. Hm, what a nice treat this new white house is going to be! The Obama's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhh……..

Most sensible people know exactly what Michelle meant. Those that were/are looking for an excuse not to vote for Obama are disingenuous in their angst on this issue. If I'm mistaken, then they are, indeed, just plain dumb!

Lynn: So you actually believe that Obama will throw his wife under a bus as you say if she misspeaks again? Do you say this because you believe that he has thrown others under a bus, like Reverend Wright? But if he didn’t sever his ties with Reverend Wright would you then believe Obama to be an extremist or anti-American by tying Reverend Wright’s sermons to Obama?
Or do you just like saying “throw under a bus” whenever you see a picture of Barack Obama or his wife?

nice job Laura i think you should be the president untill end of the year. Laura Bush has different thoughts about our country than Mr.Bush i think she should control white house until Bush's term is finished.

Well, isn't that special. Let's make nice. Maybe they can do lunch, be friends, share special moments, knead some bread or knit a sweater together.

Please, please, please give me a friggin' break. Michelle can't wait to get Laura out of the big house, because she believes she is moving in.

Stop the madness!

Although I am a Yellow Dog Democrat, I will have to say that Laura Bush has class and has been a good First Lady. I hope she enjoys getting to move back home to Texas in January.

Tedd you are so right. If you read all the articles posted all are pro OBAMA and a handfull are Pro MCCAIN. The comments that Michael made is more proof. Michael, see the fine print that CNN posts "Comments are moderated by CNN" so they decide what is posted or not. By the way, just so you know, we will still be in IRAQ whoever becomes the president. There is too much at stake to prematurely pull out, but I am sure you know that. How many years have you served in the Armed Forces defending the freedoms that Americans enjoy? I bet none. I believe it is you who should stay off the computer

Michelle Obama needs to be refined and sent to charm school.

This was a great View today, I really like that she (Michelle) is exposing herself to America. Also, they should have given the breakfast lady a little more time.

"For the first time in my adult life I'm proud of my country".

Oh please! Who do you think you are? I think you should be questioning the first time black voters in this country. It's sad to think that the only reason these people have come to vote for the first time, is because theres a black man running. What does that say? I would be ashamed not proud, if I were you.

VOTE INDEPENDENT its our only hope now….. (former democrat)

Who cares??! We are voting for the candidates, not their wives!! This is ridiculous. I see polls being reported on "Michelle vs Cindy"!! Can we get Obama's mother vs McCains mother next? Really guys, this country is really being dumbed down. Is there NOTHING else to report out there? Have we solved the poverty problem? Have we fixed the economy? No more wars? Global warming ended? After you solve all that, then get back to me about Michelle and Cindy. Geez!

I love Mrs. Bush. However, I say if the wives can not take the heat to stay out of the kitchen and take their husbands with them. Politics is cut throat on everyone involved. Duh !!!!!!!!!

The Barack Obama Family……….here's the "dream ticket"!!!

Laura Bush is one of the best First Lady's of our country. Michelle will be awesome.

Although I am a Yellow Dog Democrat, I will have to say that Laura Bush has class and has been a good First Lady.

One this we must all realize is that she may not be whom we are voting for ..but Obama would NOT have come this far if she wasn't behind him….Behind every man is a …..strong woman.

LETS NOT FORGET WHO WAS REALLY RUNNY THE SHOW AS REAGAN DETERIORATED IN HEALTH….

I like our current First lady…she is full of class and grace…the one I dont like is her husband!!

Michelle Obama our next First Lady!

RESPECT !!!! June 18th, 2008 2:49 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI ………………………..One idiot first lady attempting to cover for another potential idiot first lady - i am so shocked1……………….BE OUICK TO JUDGE YOURSELF,BE SLOW TO JUDGE OTHERS……. BY THE WAY TAKE AN ASPRIN FOR THAT HEADACHE

CNN PLEASE POST - 2nd try

Laura Bush also defended Hillary Clinton; it wasn't all about you, sweetie.

Laura Bush has been one of the best First Ladies this country has known. She is an educated, articulate, caring and fair minded person. She was extremely shy when first seen in the public eye, but Mrs. Bush has grown and evolved in her position, and shown warmth and character during difficult moments in recent history.
She will be an excellent role model for any future First Lady.

I have no respect for a woman who allows babies to be used against John McCain for political purposes. The Obama ad exploiting that child is totally despicable and reflects how little respect they have for our children.

Behind every good man there is a great woman. I like Mrs. Obama, she'll make a great First Lady.

OBAMA 08′

Oh, and I don't have children yet, so I can't speak from that perspective, but I do remember my parents not always being proud of me yet always loving me. That's how I feel about my country too.

Michelle Obama's statement did not represent her true feelings for this country. Michelle have always spoken of the pride she feels for the opportunities this country has given her.

For the first time in our adult life, millions of African Americans are proud to see white Americans make a black man feel worthy of the highest position this country has to offer. A position that has been totally dominated by privileged white men.

As a back man, it is nice to see someone of color appreciated and not just tolerated. Appreciated by intelligence rather than athleticism Because of Barack Obama, I vicariously feel vindicated in this country.

GOD bless America…(and may we Americans earn that blessing through all walks of life)

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI
Laura is a great person and loved and liked all over the world, hope the person you are talking about is Bush
Or should women just be doormats ??

I teach college students five days a week and I occasionally say things that don't come out the way I intended. Overall Michelle Obama has been an honorable campaigner and will be a fine First Lady.

Michelle's a classy lady.

Thank you to Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Obama. Our country needs more opportunities to cross party lines, spread good will, and unite in positive ways. Both ladies are class acts.

Go Obama!!

Please No More Obama's Mama …………..Yeah she is touched alright,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She needs to go back to her church and stay there………..DO you attend CHURCH ………..1ST recognize your own
HYPOCRISY BEFORE YOU SPEAK!!!!

Michelle says Laura is liked because "she doesn’t fuel the fire.” Isn't that what Obama's campaign is all about?

Kudos to Laura Bush–hopefully the GOP will follow her intelligent role model when commenting on Michelle Obama.

Americans unite for the good of our country!!

Yes her comment was taken WAY out of context.

"For the first time in my adult life, I'm really proud of my country.”

In other words I have always been proud of my country but now I REALLY AM…

I mean really it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what she meant. But then again when you're in the public eye you have to watch how you say things because they will scrutinize it. Sad but true.

Is it possible that Ms. Bush, too, doesn't like Sen. McCain, therefore she had to poke McCain in the eye with her words of support toward Ms. Obama. It's almost like a subliminal message that she, too wants Sen. Obama to win. She may not trust McCain all that much, and feels that there are two HUGE quagmires that have to be fixed. She may think that McCain is going down the same path that led us into danger in the first place…

BTW…Once again McCain is jumping on the Bush bandwagon with his newest flip-flop on drilling.

Also, if we'd stop being such oil-crack babies and tried something new we might not be so dependent on others. If all the oil is to be tapped out, we'd have no choice but to find alternatives. Why wait until it's too late, that's what Pres. Bush does…

I bet Obama would win the presidential nod hands down if his slogan….

"YES WE WILL"

instead of

"YES WE CAN"

saying the word "can" means we "can" change if we want to, but with the way Obama speaks, it's more like "WILL" change…

interesting…

I think people against Obama should make signs saying "Can we?"

Michelle will make a fine first lady.I see the dittoheads got their daily bread crumbs from the grand wizard of half truths and spin today.I almost feel sorry for them,they work so hard at creating chaos,hatred,division,and buy hats and t shirts so their fearful leader can buy more cigars and steaks,live in a castle and laugh at them while he goes to the bank.

What's the big deal?

My gag reflex is about to kick in…

Hey Ted,
The fact you use a trem like,"dollars to donuts" tells me you should not even be allowed to use a computer. Who fault is it McCain does not have more favorable stories today? He is in league with Bush, he flipped flopped on off shore drilling. He wants to stay in Iraq. His economic plan is a remake of Bush's policy's .

Laura Bush has always been a class act even when her spouse was making a fool of himself, which was most of the last 7 years.

Both of them are tired bores. Please leave politics to others who understand.

Who cares!?!?? This is fluff I would expect from People magazine. Not from CNN. This is ridiculous. Stick to the issues.
Oh-wait you can't because Barrack still hasn't said how he plans on changing America. Why not post how he now thinks NAFTA is good.

Mrs. Obama don't worry honey we got your back.

Laura Bush herself is a fantastic first lady. Do not judge her by the actions of her husband. And like any great first lady, she is reaching out to the next, the one she most admires. Laura will always have my utmost respect.

laura and the twins are human beings, unlike george who values money over people.

i bet laura CANNOT WAIT for january so georgie boy can run off to dubai or wherever he's gonna go to avoid the criminal charges he faces. cheney will be following right behind so be can go back to heading up haliburton's newly and oh-so-conveniently moved headquarters in dubai!

Beware of trusting a BUSH.

Katrina, 2000 presidential election, Iraq War, the list goes on.

I guess she thinks she can kiss up to Reagan Democrats. NOT.

Michelle is a real person and a real American. Lets Go Dems!!!

Hi CNN I am getting tired of your political Ticker
Every day your blogs about Michelle Obama and Polls
Are you really independent ?

Her patriotism should not be questioned. But this is a flagrant example of how inexperienced and unqualified her and Barack Hussein are as a couple for the international scrutiny and respomsibilities that come with the White House.

perspective is everything, eh?

here's to creating "new worlds of experience that stimulate our continuing evolution."

by the way, check out WingMakers.com sometime.

Peace

I agree. Laura Bush is a great first lady, and this was a real kindness. I am glad Michelle Obama wrote her a note.

In general I feel that President and Mrs. Bush have handled Senator Obama's historic candidacy with grace and real leadership. You don't have to agree with him politically to recognize this is a milestone in American history. In fact, someone has noted he would be the first nonwhite leader of a Western nation in 500 years, so it's not just American history. Of course, if the voters don't like Obama's policies or ideas, he should lose. But it shouldn't have a thing to do about race, and the Bushes have done a good job saying that. I commend them both.

Sorry the comments are closed re Mike Huckabee's similar comment but I was delighted to see it. Please note this is NOT the first time he has voiced similar thoughts. He even said at the height of the Wright brouhaha that he understood where Rev. Wright's generation was coming from, although of course he disagreed with what was said. I believe this is because Mike Huckabee is an ordained minister and also because he grew up in the Deep South and has thought more about the issues of race and American values than some younger "attack dogs" operating on autopilot. Good for him too.

Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. Tara Banks is a beauty, Michelle looks like Condi Rice. Laura Bush is a nice lady and so was Barbara, their husbands are another story altogether.

Women ROCK!!!!
rhona hoffman, chicago

Rhona, you are absolutely right! I look forward to seeing more of them in our political mainstream. Hillary, and to another extent, Nancy Pelosi, have done wonders for the natural advancement of women in this area. I think it's well past time for our intelligent women to step into office. Of course, the old joke is, if you're really that intelligent, why would you want to be in politics?

Grace and intelligence, as has been displayed in this story of Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. It really is time for a change!

Jane in CA….get a life. I'm amazed at how simple and narrow-minded folks like you are. So focused on the word "proud" from a candidate's spouse, meanwhile the economy is poor, manufacturing jobs are heading overseas, the Iraq and Afghanistan war continues to drain American of their cash and loved ones, health care costs and the price of oil are at all time highs!

And you are concerned about Michell Obama using the word "proud"!

To no more Obama Mamma, your just about the most ridiculous person I have run across lately. As a matter of fact there are a lot of posters on here that make me laugh. Such angry people and you all think your comment is going to change someone's mind or some how swing the election. It's very comical. This isn't even close to a represention of the voters in this country. I see all the bickering and venom on here and it is something else. Take a deep breath and step away from the computer.

Michelle Obama knows what she is doing, but is this the real person or just what she wants you to see? They all play this game.

It's time for people to stop trying to make Michelle into a Jackie Kennedy. There is and will never be any similarity between the two. It makes Michelle look like a poor imitation. What is it with these Obamas–they just won't let go of the Kennedy coattails. Michelle wearing a string of pearls and dresses similar to the ones that Jackie wore does not give her the same look or elegance that Jackie had. In fact, Michelle is too hippy to look anything but fat in the type of clothes she chooses to wear.

Please give us a rest-she is what she is, I'm sorry.

Yea she touched in the head

CNN<

How about the ABC/Wash Post poll that shows Michelle with a 9 point lead of Cindy in favorablitly?

Nicoletto, I wish CNN would actually exercise its censorship powers and not print letters like yours, i.e., ones that do not use standard English.

I think Michelle is going to be attacked throughout the campaign and probably into Obama's Presidency (if he wins) because people know that is a sensitive area for Obama and probaably some retaliation from some Hillary supporters. And of course you will have some who feel she is "Too Bl ack".

I, on the other hand like her and will respect her. She is beautiful and smart, which makes her a great role model and more importantly…..Behind Every Great Man, Stands a Great Women.

Good for her, classy, respectful move. At least there are some brains in that family.

Let's see some comparison:

Hillary was stronger than Bill what did we get? A failed healthcare.

Michelle is obviously Barack's pimp?

Do we see history repeating itself in the democratic party?

Is this change we can believe in?

MO WILL be the next First-Lady !!!!!!

Nice civil decorum from both ladies which is what I'd expect.

That said, this is not very relevant to the election of the president.

We don't vote for 1st ladies; they don't make policy, send troops to war or anything else.

If I had to pick 1 person , (Michelle, Laura, Cynthia) to be stuck in an elevator with, it would be Micelle. However I'm picking a president. The wives are not relevant to that decision.

Thank you Mrs. Bush that was a very kind jesture. Michelle was pleased and so was I. Nice to hear something good for a change!

OBAMA 08

I know Laura Bush,
She is a freind of mine.
Michelle, you are no Laura Bush

Lloyd Bentson

I watched Michelle on the View this morning and it confirmed what I already knew that she is a great person, down to earth, smart and confident in who she is. She will make a great First Lady.

Laura Bush obviously remembers that she was not subject to any personal attacks in the two previous presidential campaigns, which is how it should be.

Therefore, any "Swift Boat" attacks on Michelle Obama, should be given no credence, since they will be coming from sub-moronic idiots.

I love my kids, but I don't always like what they do. Sometimes I am not very proud of their behavior. The same goes for my country. Since when does patriotism mean that you agree with everything and all of it's leaders say or do?

Good, maybe Ms. Obama will learn what graciousness really means. Certainly, it is not something she knows now.

Laura saved obama's wife? ? ? Sound isnt not good…. if you vote for D, it will gain MORE taxes… look at New york just become D state from R states in FEW years ago… they raise MORE taxes… how sad? That is D's way to control people's life!

It was graceful and intelligent of Laura Bush to come out for Michelle
Obama.
Not that Michelle Obama needs much of a defense.
She is tougher, smarter, much, much more intelligent than any
first lady ever, let alone most of the mindless talking heads on TV
who are trying to critizise her. (Geraldine Ferraro should really go home and cry.)
Michelle Obama will be the most admired and respected First Lady
ever around the world.
America is extremely lucky to have her. And so is Barrack!!

HULK………Your a complete idiot!

31 comments and only one idiotic post. For the first time in my adult life, i'm proud to be a blogger.

We don't really care what you have to say Michelle, it's your husband who is in the position of redirecting federal government for the next 3-8 years.

Frankly, if what you said wasn't so clearly ignorant–nobody would care!!

Whether due to his own socialist agenda–or due to your own mis-statements in moments of natual response–we'll all lose in the end.

Don't worry–the pension of the President extends to the spous, as do the other benefits of the office, including life-long secret service. Have a good time–on us.

The U.S. Taxpayer

Michelle Obama is one smart, forthright cookie. Sort of reminds me of another first lady way back in the 1990s . . .

wow. she's smart. what is she doing with gw?

America has some skeletons, and some not so distant, Michelle's comments were in order. The Katrina response, the last two elections are examples.

A few expected mean-spirited comments from the right (who would have guessed), but overall, I think we see the positive in this, because it is positive. She will make an outstanding first-lady.

Why no reporting on the Obama camp not allowing women with headscarves in photo op?

Did you all see how long that womans arms are?????

HA, JUST SAY ONE WORD AND ,RELAY IT TO TEN PEOPLE, BY THE TIME IT GETS TO THE TENTH PERSON, IT IS CHANGED NINE TIMES, SO OF COURSE HER COMMENT IS OVERBLOWN, SHE WILL BE A GRACIOUS FIRST LADY, " WELCOME MICHELLE, YOU WILL DO VERY WELL .

Laura Bush is the only touch of class associated with the Bush Administration. She is a truly nice lady.

it takes a coward to attack a lady, any lady. this is why the "experience" that clinton said she had as the president's wife was not experience, since she could not sign one piece of paper to make anything legal. if a president's wife was all the wrong things that still is not how you judge a president. check into lincoln's marriage. when asked how he could put up with his wife he said, "a deal is a deal". BOY HAS TIMES CHANGED.

TO "PLEASE NO MORE OBAMA'S MAMA":

1. Michelle is Obama's wife, not his mother.
2. Why don't you go back to your hole and stay there? The majority of us are moving on.

Too bad Michelle really did mean it when she said it was the first time she was proud to be American in her adult life. The founding fathers must be so disappointed with what this country's become with first the Bushs and now the possibly of the Obamas.

God save our country.

Oh please Michelle,
you're a self made woman,
Laura should be touched by you

I saw Michelle O on the View this morning. Very stunning lady. The only negative thing that I have to say is- I'm mad at Barack for finding her first, I sure would be PROUD to have her as my wife!!!! But since that is not to be, I sincerely pray to God for the Obama family and the coming new addition (dog). And without a doubt, HE HAS MY VOTE. Too bad I can't vote 18 million times.

What makes you patriotic? How many of us walk around with a flag pin or the words "God Bless America" tattooed on our forehead. In my opinion attacking her is un-patriotic!

Michelle - you go girl. Keep your head up and don't stoop to the poop down below. You're too good for that nonsense.

I told Michelle to say those things because it would be good for her husband's campaign. Don't tell anyone because it would just ruin the impressions of all the people and we need them to keep on drooling over the Obamas. Whatever it takes.

Politics make strange bedfellows. It was very gracious of Mrs. Bush. I think Mrs Bush was giving her the benefit of the doubt. I don't blame Mrs. Obama as a black woman for saying what she said. I can't say that I have often been proud of this country either. I just think she should have been smarter as a candidate's wife and should have been more careful about what she said in public. But Obama was never careful about who he hung out with, so I guess the two are a matched set. I'm stuck with them since I;m a true Democrat. I just hope they both learn more over the course of this campaign.

I've always liked Laura Bush….but I certainly have never understood why she married W.

same old politics. Bsuh send his wife out to state we would not misinterpret Michelle's words then they send out attacks about her and her husband. Rovian tactics.

How many times will the statement about America, which Michelle made, be repeated? It had no effects on any sane person's mind. She explained what she meant and most intelligent people who are not looking for a reason to attack Sen. Obama, accepted her explaination. Besides, it's not like our country has always done things perfect.

Leave Michelle alone!!!

Obama 08

I have a long history of voting for the First Lady of my choice instead of the President. I voted for Laura Bush because I didn't see Teresa Ketchup-Kerry in that position. This election has been a challenge for me as I have done my due-diligence on selecting who to vote for. In the primary I voted for Hillary Clinton, even though I had never voted for her as First Lady and wondered what Bill Clinton would do with the First Gentleman role. I am now one of the HRC supporters who have effortlessly and without hesitation moved support to Obama. In 2008 my vote for President and First Lady will be for Barack and Michelle Obama as I look forward with fascination to what they will do in their leadership roles!

More Proud she says. It must be for political reason's. Otherwise she would NOT be proud to be an AMERICAN.

The OBAMA'S are NOT true Americans . . . . . period.

Julliet, are you serious? The ladies on The View just finished profusely complimenting her on her poise and style! I think she totally rocks the sleeveless dresses — with arms like that, she deserves to — and I'm glad she's not dressing her kids like little automatons. In fact, I think the photo CNN used for this article is a perfect example of how great they look!

Obama and his wife or McCain and his wife it doesn't matter- the DEMOCRATS still control the Congress and the House of Representatives!! Idiots are in charge and Gas prices have almost doubles since these fools took office!! The Democrats could make Obama look worse than Carter before 4-8 years are up!! Bush has made mistakes,but the Democrats are the Party that supports the Criminals-Thugs and the Enemies of this Country!!!! I'm sure Michelle Obama is a nice lady and Obama has some good ideas,but the Democrats will never support his good ideas-like parents getting involved with their child's education! The lawyers support the sorry parents and will not allow discipline of any kind!!

What a ripoff of an article!!!!!! It's all over the internet that Michelle was touched by Laura. This was the only place where they bothered to put touch in quotation mark. I honestly thought that Laura groped Michelle from the other headlines.

That would have been much more interesting and believable news.

GIVE ME A BRAKE!

THE "CHANGE "IN AMERICA WILL BE THAT WE ARE IN THE POSITION TO ACCEPT AN INEXPERIENCED , AGGRESSIVE ,EAGER TO GET PEOPLE AND TEACH THEM HOW TO BE A PRESIDENT AND A FIRST LADY!

BOY, JUST BECAUSE WE WONT THE WORLD TO SAY: SEE AMERICA WENT SOO FAR!!???

MY QUESTION IS: HOW IS GOING TO PAY FOR THAT "EXOTICS"?

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah June 18th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

America please do not be affraied of the first Black Woman to be called the Lirst

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Why does skin color have to be brought up?

You all want this to be about the poor little black family who made it to the White House. They are just like the rest of us. I do agree they worked hard, however they are very wealthy. So Dems what's the difference between a Repubilcan who does the same or a Democrat who does the same? Get off your "High Horse" and unite. Or better yet, start taking care of yourself and stop depending on the Goverment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what nice ladies.unlike hillary!

This how to civil women communicate, Bush and Obama are the luckiest people in earth to have wives like Laura and Michelle. Good Bless them all even though I do not care to much for George Bush.

We need good people like Laura.
There are people who do not like Michelle because she is BLACK.
What she said was nothing to question her patriotism but she was taken out of context. As a black woman, I understand what she went through in life. Before you critize some one PLEASE understand where that person is comming from.

I can assure you, people are more worried about gas prices, food prices, cost of health care, and this Iraq mess. Since the Republicans cannot win on the issues, this is there attempt to swift boat us. We will not be fooled this time around.

To angry Hillary supporters:
Remember when a McCain supporter called Hillary the "B" word and HE LAUGHED!!! Please show Hillary some respect by rejecting this support of calling Hillary the "B" word

Also, a McCain supporter who raised $300,000 for McCain joked about women being raped, and McCain REFUSED TO RETURN THE MONEY!!!

Also, he voted AGAINST women having equal pay (look it up!!)

As a woman, and fellow Hillary supporter, I ask that you please show some respect for Hillary by rejecting this disrespectful behavior that McCain has exhibited towards women and vote for Obama!

I will be so glad when the PUMAs hitch up their doublewides and move their Poor White Trash arses back to into the boonies.

Have you noticed that NOBODY respectable has allied themselves with the PUMAs, who are just a bunch of old ninnies with no job and too much time on their hands. (Many are legitimately racist too but of course they deny that publicly).

Hillary took one step forward for women's rights; the PUMAs have taken two steps backwards in showing that many women are unreasonable haters when they don't get their way.

Every Man will defend his wife No matter what. If it is not on any issue leave the wife out of it. There is too much at stake. Talk about real issues. Laura Bush , Michelle Obama, and Cindy McCain are all good woman. Leave it alone. Issues please…

I don't see the beautiful, smart and sophosticated.

Wow. How about thinking of those same terms "gracious and great" and apply them to a female president? Why is it they're only gracious and great when they're playing second fiddle to their husbands? In Mrs. Bush's case, she's been the better one all along, but we've had to suffer through eight years of his stupidity.

This was a nice thing for Laura Bush to do. The really sad thing is that apparently the MCCain crowd having nothing to offer us on health care, the environment , mortgage crisis constantly goes for these personal targets. Or perhaps I should say Fox news Hannity and O'Reily.
Is she the new wedge issue now that gays , God and guns are not being used.
I realize that there is a huge audience for this kind of mindless thing.
Thank you Laura Bush for being the better person.
Michelle is awesome.

Unfortunately Michelle Obama has a very very very long way to go
to be able to even be in the company of Laura Bush. Michelle just does not have it. I hope her make-over works for her husband' sake. She just is not a warm person and comes across very insincere.

It is a shame the media twisted her statements out of context. I'm patriotic–born and bleed the great USA but honestly this war and how we Americans are perceived does not make me proud. How Bush handled Katrina on the world's stage does not make me proud. War does not make me proud.

I am proud to say that our country has a tremendous upside and we want to make it a better place for our children. I'm proud to say that will be a collective effort and that's what it is all about.

So what she is "touched". If this some appeal to Republican votes, since you are NOT going to get votes from Clinton supporters, don't waste your time.

Is this all that CNN has to talk about? Given this is all that they have now that that empty suit was pointed the Democratic nominee, doesn't surprise me. What happened to the rock star? Hasn't been jamming lately.

God Bless Barack and Michelle Obama and God Bless America.

Michelle is NOT a Stepford wife…..she has opinions…..is strong….a good Mother and Wife and…. Patriotic.

The Media…..and the other Campaigns have all been in their business…..have tried to demonize them, hurt them and attack them. They KNEW this was coming. And yet they decided that they loved this Country enough to have Barack run for the Presidency. To go through what they are going through (and more to come-I am sure).

They knew people wanted change…..knew Barack could lead this spectacular Movement and change the way that Washington does things. They knew it would be hard work and it would not be easy……but they knew America needs to come together and heal….to become strong again …..here at Home…..and all over the World. And they knew that Barack was the ONLY one with the GUTS…the Dedication……the Vision and the PLAN to do this.

Obama '08

Michelle will make a LOVELY First Lady and I can't wait to see this Wonderful little Family in the White House.

Michelle has already explained what she really meant to say about being proud. She mispoke. It happens. Laura Bush was smart enough to cut her some slack.

Why is it that some people refuse to let it go already? How many gaffes has McCain made?

Calling Michelle a RACIST makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE.
If you want to say that she is not patriotic enough OK, but a racist?
Come on! That's just stupid!

How many of you haters on this board are willing to admit that you wouldn't like Michelle even if she never made the comment?

She will make a wonderful first lady. Such a difference in style between the camps here. Michelle has been BLASTED for a few poorly chosen words and no one is talking about Cindy McCain as being a convicted felon for stealing drugs or stealing another womans husband. She committed adultery and married a man old enough to be her father. Google her, I did and was very concerned.
Michelle was wonderful on the view this morning!

Gods' blessing to the Obama family.

Well, this is America, this country must always live up to the ideas of free speech. Free speech is dangerous when it used to spread hate. Michelle is speaking from her heart, and this is critical. How can we reach new places as a society if we can't speak our minds….wow!!!! so the freedom we protect in Iraq, the democracy we want over there, is not welcomed here in AMERICA, the land of the free?

4 THE CONSTITUTION, If you believe what you wrote, I have some ocean front property in AZ that I will sell you. LMAO

All the "bitter" people, should leave the non-candidates; out of their comments………….Stick with the "real" issues here.Why are you so,bitter?………………………There can be only one, winner! US!

MARK ………………..That's her problem. We do see through her. She went to schools she didn't deserve to go to and she hates America…….

……………..MICHEAL,MARK and CLAYTON WMS OF TX ,I see you GUYS attended the same school (DISREPECT FOR WOMEN)……..NOT only did Michelle deserve to attend THE UNIVERSTIES she QUALIFED.
BE QUICK TO JUDGE YOURSELF BUT SLOW TO JUDGE OTHERS

HERE'S A DOLLAR PAY YOUR BILLS!!!!

I love Laura, she's natural.

I was never as proud to be an American then the day after 9/11 when our people as a nation came together.

Since then, the nation has been torn apart. I have seen the Stars and Bars being flown on homes in Wisconsin. (It is my guess that those people did that because of Obama being the probable Democratic candidate for president), and there are various other reasons, which I won't go into because of the time needed to explain.

I want to know, what ever happened to all of those yellow ribbons that were on your vehicles after 9/11?? You used them to state how you "supported the troops." Everyone was quick to say how patriotic they were, patting the troops on the back, the thank you's the parade's honoring them. Now it is becoming a thing of the past. You are getting, "tired," you need something else to get your attention.

Before you start questioning my patriotism, I want you to know that I gave three years of my life in service to this country. 1973-1976 and now I and others like me are mentoring the troops coming back.

Patriotism is not what you say but, what you do

Hats off to "First Lady in waiting", Michelle O!!! Not only is she beautiful and smart, she carries herself very well even in the face of stupidity. Let's stick to: economy, gas, mortgage, war, rece relations, congressional ethics, etc… instead of what this beautiful woman is saying or wearing. By the way, how in the hell did Barack get such a beautiful woman. I like him and will be voting for him, but I am still puzzled how he sweet talked her. He's not very cool or smooth or having any savy…..Hey, I just figured it out: He's very HONEST!!! Something that Washington doesn't realize exist. The Republicans are soooo afraid of Barack that they figure the only way to defeat him is to attack Mrs. O, thus hoping he will lose his cool and blurt out great sweltering words of empitness, like they do. All I have to say to america is: Stand still and watch God work.

I'm rich and dont care about gas prices so i'm voting for John McCain. And it's a man's world, so we decide what a woman can do with her body, another reason i'm voting for John McCain. Last but not least i cheated on my wife before, so John McCain and I have something in common!

Mccain 08′
No drama obama

God-for-bid you go out and work, become successful and are rewarded financially for it. Becase a democrat is going to look down upon you and claim it was all given to you. You see, a typical Republican works for a living, I mean works hard. Then you have the Dems who depend upon Government handouts. They need the Government to take care of them. The people who live in the hood do so because they want to , that's the way they were raised. If you want to be successful than you can but first you must want to. Look at Obama, he is a perfect example. I'm not, under any circumstances voting for him but I do give the guy credit for doing something with his life. He's a tremoundous success. Unfortunatley he is only going to help increase the Gov. handouts and help the lazy. Let's give more tax dollars to the poor. I worked hard to get where I am and I expect to keep what I earn. I have NO problem in helping the people who have unexpected hardships for they deserve to be helped!!

Well CNN is pushing for their pick for 1st wife ! Hope they get what they want. Wouldn't it be a hoot though, if they don't get what they want. Last I knew, the VOTERS are the ones who pick the President and so far BOTH candadates have WIVES ! Just in case CNN doesn't know, the wife of the elected candadate will get to be 1st lady. So all the pushing, promoting etc., will be for naught if the voters elect Senator John McCain.
John McCain for President 2008 !

I HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH LAURA HERE. MICHELLE IS A EDUCATED WOMAN WHO SAID WHAT SHE MEANT. GIVEN THAT MANY AMERICANS QUESTION BARAK HUSSEIN OBAMAS PATRIOTISM SHE IS SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THATS A MISTAKE SHE CAN NOT MAKE. NO I BELIEVE SHE SPOKE FROM HER HEART AN WAS GENUINE AND WHILE I APPLAUD HER HONESTY IT IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE TO ME.

My Comment is:

Mrs. Obama is a very bright and strong person, she has the stuff to
be a wonderful first lady. I don't think there is a man or woman on Earth born to know what to expect as the President or First Lady of this
Country. It is learned, and some times from those that have gone before them, to share thoughts and give advise. Once Mrs. Obama has to chance to be with these people she will learn when to hold back or push an issue.

I fell she will be a super first lady, has she has so much energy and
feeling for people, she will get people involved in our government that
have never given a thought as to how this country runs, Sen Obama
wants from the people up involved in the process and Mrs. Obama can be a big part of that.

Also first ladies have their own team of people that advise them, and
once she has her own team, you will see how poised and presidential
she will become. Because she is so smart, she will learn how things
work real fast.

Thank you,

No way we will vote for Michelle Obama, McCain and then Hillary on 2012.

She did qualify her statement with "…in my adult life." She is a fairly young woman, and lets admit it - these last 8 years of George Bush and Co. have not exatly given many people something to be proud of.

People are ridiculous. The spouse of the president or of any of the candidates means nothing. Michelle Obama means nothing, other than the ridiculousness of the controversy created over this issue is emblematic of the ridiculousness and lack of substance in the entire Obama campaign. Obama portrays his campaign as fundamentally different from any other in history; it's really not. That is simply a lie. Beyond that, his economic policies are a farce, designed to sound good to people who don't understand how the economy actually works.
You know why foreigners want Obama elected? Because they know that they will be able to walk all over him in diplomatic talks. It's like being given the choice between debating a law school professor or the captain of a high school debate team. Which would you choose, if you were in their shoes? It's fairly obvious.
So before you go ranting and raving about how Obama is the savior of this country, take a step back and consider what it really is that Obama is offering. Do the homework, instead of being caught up in the hype. It's great that a black man is finally a nominee for a major party. That is true progress, even if it did take too long. But as far as who he is and what he stands for, Obama is weak at best.

Michele did a great job on The View. Laura Bush knows what she is talking about and knows what she is going through. She can relate to Michele Obama and other everday women. From one smart woman to another. GIRL POWER.

To Citizen -

YOu say the Republicans are nothing but Facists but let me extend that sentiment to say that the Democrats are nothing but Socialists Marxists as they want to tax to death every working American to give it to those on the welfare roles …like Michelle said in a speech in NC…some of these people need to give up some of their pie to others who don't have much pie.

Michelle Obama will bring strength, dignity and respect back to the position of being first lady in the whitehouse

Laura married a "great" man!

Thanks Shell for saying this on the View!

This is a very nice way for you to thank Mrs. Bush!

Keep going… you are on your way!

It's easy for most people to sit on the sideline and say negative things because they don't have the guts to do anything decent for their country and fellow Americans!

Any species that has survived for a long time on this planet has given back more to the planet then it takes. From the ants to the bees to the trees which have all been on this planet longer then we have are still here because they give back to the planet. But here we are wanting to take more and more oil from the earth and give nothing back to her. All we're doing is polluting the planet. And now mother earth is letting us know about it. Hurrican Katrina. Wild fires of California. Flooding of the midwest. Homes destroyed. Economy destroyed. If we don't start giving back to mother earth we're in a lot of trouble. The Mayans predicted the end of earth for 2012. They predicted rivers would change course (midwest). Its only getting worse folks. We need to end our love affair with oil. We are currently running at a 1000 TIMES the natural rate of extinction and we're not slowing down any. This isn't just an earth's cycle we're dealing with.

McCain wants to drill for more oil. Bush wants to drill for more oil. Obama wants to find ways to use our natural resources. Who do you want to vote for?

The #1 issue this election should be how WE TREAT MOTHER EARTH.

As much as Barack Obama hammers her husband, Laura reached out to Michelle. And Michelle responded with a letter. A connection has been made across all lines. This is what America is about.

Let's all move ahead.

For the first time in my life I'm proud of Michelle.

Well…., you know what I meant.

Get your nasty and hateful mouths off of Michelle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm still amazed at how truly racist this country is. Some of the comments on this post are right out of 1950.

Hold nothing against Laura Bush ….If you stopped to visit them in Texas and he was not the President I would believe you would find him to be a nice , kind ,thoughtfull person ( it is just some people are unable to handle the job of running the country and he has did a lousy job…..)
My take on their daughter with new book was a delightfull young person came across kind,intelligent and just the person you would love to have as your childs teacher .I would believe Laura was a well known favorite teacher .
Michells statement was taken out of context and they ran with it /Isnt there someting better to spread with all the problems in this world. ?
How many times have we commented something was worst or best thing that has happened to us while we also know many worse and better things happend in our past .

A Great American….republican?

This is indeed change.

Thanks 1st Lady.

Michelle is da bomb! Who cares about those haters, keep doing what you do, Michelle. Condeleza can't touch "First Lady" Michelle Obama.

Oh boy, another fluff piece on Michelle Obama from CNN. No big surprise there.

There's currently 13 pro-Obama stories on CNN Political Ticker as opposed to the 2 positive McCain stories… Oh, and there are 2 stories that have neutral headings with a pro-Obama/anti-Republican twist in their main body of text.

Looks like CNN, just like MSNBC, is in the tank for Obama.

And, I'll bet dollars to donuts that the people monitoring these comments won't even post my comments. Because, in reality they never post my comments.

Michelle is smart, savvy, intelligent, witty, strong-willed, good-hearted and is blessed to be the wife of the man who could be President of the US. She also has two beautiful daughters and she no doubt loves this country. All women should aspire to be as strong and yet as graceful as she is and how many of us can say that we have the strength to be in the spotlight 24/7 and support a man who could be President? Not a lot of us, it gives us something to strive for. And if the worse they can say about this woman is that she is 'more proud' of her country than ever, then I'll take that any day compared to what can be said of some of the other candidates wives…

Ilike Michelle…She is simple and strong…
Also she grew up very poor and as a result she will have the heart of helping other poor people

Both candidates wives should be left alone. It's the gentlemen thing to do.

Ironically, the only spouse I would give the green light to mess with would be Bill.

God forbid these people end up in the White House!

"The Difference"

John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Barrack Obama were walking down a Washington DC street when they came upon a homeless man.

John McCain gave the man his business card and told him to come to his office for a job. He then took $20 out of his pocket and gave it to the man.

Hillary was very impressed, so when they came upon another homeless man, she decided to help. She walked over to him gave him directions to the welfare office, gave her business card, gave him $30, and told him to call for a job and how to ensure he could get medical benefits.

When they came upon yet another homeless man, Barak told him to "have hope….change is coming" and gave him nothing.

They will make a beautiful First Family, and make many people proud. I love that she came from humble roots…. I can relate to that!

Exactly, this is exactly how Hillary was treated for as a first lady as well.
Heaven forbid we have a strong-minded outspoken woman in this day and age. What has the world come to?

As for Michelle's - First time being proud comments. Everyone knows what she meant even Laura Bush defended her. I love how people can use fear and twist things and take them out of context to their liking. That's how we got Bush TWICE.

McCains votes aginst women's equal pay and supports overturning Roe vs. Wade

McCain votes against the hurricane Katrina probe twice to see how it was handled

McCain votes against the GI bill to help troops returning home from war

McCain supports tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and more tax breaks for big oil companies.

How can we say this man fights for most Americans?

Obama 08′

Thank you Mrs. Bush, you add dignity and integrity to the White House.

I must admit this headline got me all hot and bothered. I don't understand why I wasn't invited for the 'touching' since I'm the only real lesbian out of the three of us.

We have already seen the real Michelle Obama. From now on she will be on script. Any more messups from her and Obama will throw her under the bus.

hanks to laura bush not cindy mcwar that can twist anything to get her mcwar elected

That was very commendable of First Lady Bush. Only First Ladies know the rigours of being in that position. Remember we are all Americans, we may have different views on certaimn issues, but when all is said and done, we're still Americans.

I saw Michelle Obama on the View this morning. What a lady she is beautiful, good sense of humor, and very smart and caring , she will make a wonderful First Lady. Barack you will be proud of her as being the First Lady.

OBAMA FOR 2008/20012

Talk about kissing up. First kissing up to Hillary when before she dropped out of the race you wanted nothing to do with her and now Mrs. Bush. What a two face - anything to get in the white house huh Michelle ? You don't fool me one bit.

At least Michelle did not have an affair with someone else's husband like Cindy McCain did. John was cheating on his wife with Cindy which he freely admits. This is who we want to lead the free world?

I feel really sorry for Laura.She is a fine lady.Its just a shame her childhood sweetheart turned into a Dictator.There is a lot of sadness in her eyes.She probably would have left George along time ago if not for her religious upbringing.

I like Mrs Obama,I think a lot of people don't know a strong woman when they see one.

Good for Laura, Good for Michelle. See how (some) women know how to be cordial. Too bad everybody didn't get this gene.

Can we stop talking about the dumb comments. Thanks

Yeah who cares. First ladies are entitled to have their own opinions.

The RNC keeps trying to make an issue of Michelle Obama.
Whatbout Cindy McCains tax returns? Why does she only reveal 1 year?
Isn't that more important?