Comments on: Michelle Obama, daughters to visit White House

By: ChicagoSuz

ChicagoSuz — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:46:46 +0000

I'm sure Laura Bush will be totally captivated by the girls.

(I really don't understand all the mean & petty remarks I've been reading. I mean, what's up with that?!?)

By: STLouisGal

STLouisGal — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:32:31 +0000

Here's the deal, folks. It's the residence of the first family and they get to make it their home. If it helps the girls it's a great idea for Michelle's mom to go with them. And, guess what? ET, it doesn't matter what you think about it. It's their family and their home. Get over yourself.

By: Kona

Kona — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:10:44 +0000

To ET,
Go read some history you idiot. In-laws have lived in the white house before (can you say Harry Truman? Thought not, stupid).

By: Imback

Imback — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:08:05 +0000

Anyone who takes out their personal meaness and unkindness on little children and their grandmother is a very sad and pitiful soul. You need help and you should look for it today. Really!

By: Pat Pa.

Pat Pa. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:54:54 +0000

@ Et and " we need change, tx "

Just what is your problem ? It must be terrible to wake up each day with your attitudes. Grow up ! You are just aggravating yourselves because the rest of us don't care what you think.

It has to be awesome for these girls to have such loving parents and to be able to live the lives they are going to be able to live the next 4/8 years.
Having Grandma with them is a plus. Not all of us had advantages like this. God Bless them all.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:49:07 +0000

@ET....

You people find anything to complain about!!! Give it a break please...

HATERS!!!

By: LUPE CURIEL

LUPE CURIEL — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:48:21 +0000

I am soo proud and honored to be living in such historical times. To think in 50 years I will be telling my grand babys all we have lived through. I am a proud AMERICAN, who truly believes that dreams come true for all, not just the few and chosen. Please lets all support our President elect. Especially in these difficult times. May GOD bless America and President elect Obama.

By: WIlly Brown

WIlly Brown — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:47:05 +0000

Awl. Really who cares.

By: MAMMEL

MAMMEL — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:21:50 +0000

Oh, I know the girls will love it.....why can't Michelles mom stay with them? they have plenty of room and who better to help care for the girls then their granny!

By: Janet in the Midwest

Janet in the Midwest — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:53:36 +0000

ET - Re your comment, "Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS" I don't even know where to start. What have the family dynamics of the Clinton family, or child care choices they made, got to do with this? It is a great honor to be able to serve one's country as President-elect Obama is able to do, and there will be plenty of wonderful opportunities for the Obama girls, but as the mother of two similarly-aged girls, I can tell you how hard it is for those kids to leave friends, familiar surroundings, extended family, etc., because of their dad's new job. If it works out that Grandma can be there a lot for them, that's great. But really, it's no business of mine, or yours, to comment - the First Family is an American family, and they have privacy rights, just like you and I do.

By: Linda Thulani

Linda Thulani — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:31:00 +0000

One last comment, then I'm done, Neither Mrs. Obama nor the President-Elect ever said that Mrs. Robinson would be residing in the White House, they didn't say that on 60 Minutes nor did Michelle said that when asked in a recent interview that her Mother would be living in the White House, I do recall her saying that her Mother hadn't decided if she would be coming to DC with them but if she did they would find a place for her wherever she wanted to live.

By: Minneapple gal

Minneapple gal — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:30:34 +0000

to ET

Hi Hater
quit hating THis is something that black families do. They obviously trust no one but her mother to take care of the girls whats wrong with that?

It is no diffrent then what any other president would do

By: 1/20/13

1/20/13 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:28:03 +0000

I hope the cleaning ladies are on call to clean up after Michelle

By: tws1906 in NC

tws1906 in NC — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:22:38 +0000

It will be wonderful to see the Obama Girls grow-up in a such a prestigious home.

And if I were either one of them(Barack and Michelle), I would want Mrs Robinson there to look after the girls...after all. both of them will be busy during day and some nights.

By: Tubby The Tuba

Tubby The Tuba — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:22:08 +0000

Michelle, take care of your beautiful girls, and let them grow naturally. It is about time to have young kids in the White House. You go girl!

By: Becky, Midwest

Becky, Midwest — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:18:20 +0000

Is this really news? Really? Please, CNN get real. Who cares? Did we expect them NOT to visit the White House? Ridiculous.

By: Bluz

Bluz — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:13:36 +0000

the others who did not have a Mom to stay in the White House .....had nannies! I'd rather my mother was with my children if it were me

By: mw

mw — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:08:26 +0000

The Obama's can have whoever they desire in the whitehouse to care for their children. We don't have anything to say about who they hire for a nanny. Do they have anything to say about who you hire for a nanny?
The best person for all of them, especially the children is their grandmother.

By: Cami

Cami — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:07:28 +0000

I think the gorls will be totally overwhelmed and awed by the White House. How wonderful for them.

I also read somewhere that Michelle's mom took care of the girls while their parents were campaigning. She will only be at the WH part-time and will also spend time in her own home in Chicago. Both she and the Obama's will be keeping their homes.

By: Texas Trail Kitty

Texas Trail Kitty — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:07:26 +0000

Welcome home First Lady and First Kids. It's been along time coming. We love you!

By: Beverly, NYC

Beverly, NYC — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:06:23 +0000

ET November 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET: Mind your business, the Obama's have a right to have anyone they choose take care of their girls when they have other obligations. These children are being uprooted from their environment to be watched over by strangers. Yet you begrudge thm the comfort of their grandmother's familiar face. I'm guessing ET that you didn't grow up in a multi-generational caring household. Get a life.

By: Bridget

Bridget — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:05:41 +0000

I'm thrilled to see that Laura B. and Michelle O. are putting any differences their husbands had between them aside and are getting along. Mrs. Bush had said she wanted to meet the girls and it looks like she'll get her wish. I'm sure the girls are going to be nervous at first, but she's a grandmother and they'll sense that grandmother instincts.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:02:50 +0000

ET stop crying, everyone has guess stay in there house. Plus no one know for sure if she will be staying and for how long. PLEASE

By: Xanthippe

Xanthippe — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:02:06 +0000

Michelle's mom at the White House will make life more real for the kids. She will help keep folks grounded and she's a tremendous help to the family. I'm GLAD if the kids granny is there. Saves on paying for a nanny. I'd rather have my kids with family than with a stranger, wouldn't you? I think people are just jealous they don't get along as well with their kin.

By: Proud to be American

Proud to be American — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:53:53 +0000

This is nice of our first lady, to invite the new first lady and her children to the white house. This will be their new home so they should be able to check out the digs...

These bloggers commenting on this blog are simply mean spirted and need prayer ....

By: come on

come on — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:49:32 +0000

ET......Is it really that big of a deal to have Michele's mother living in the White House? I tell you, some people complain for the sake of complaining. GET A LIFE!!!

By: Lee for Obama

Lee for Obama — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:45:13 +0000

To ET (Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house?)

I think it is wonderful that the children will have their grandmother close at hand. Many American households include three generations and this decision underscores the Obamas' strong family values. I imagine that the cost to taxpayers would be miniscule, yet the message of respect and love is huge. What a lovely family.

By: Linda Thulani

Linda Thulani — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:42:16 +0000

I am the Mother of a young adult African American male and I put my son through 12 years of private school from pre through 8, graduated from a public HS in a Magnet Arts Program...whatever choice the Obama's make in terms of their children has and will be the best choice for all involved, as one of the other comments stated they know what they want and what has to be considered in terms of security, etc. Let's deal with the "big stuff" and leave family matters alone. They don't need people telling them what kind of "dog" to get, we need to know how he is going to implement national health care and get this country back to work with all the infra-structure $ and other "important" issues, like our 401k's, Social Security and that insane war. Thank you very much, we did our job, now let him do his and let the new First Lady do hers.

By: Ken in NC

Ken in NC — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:34:22 +0000

@ ET.

Michelle's mother can stay in the White House if she wants to stay. There is no rule or law that says she cannot stay. She is part of the First Family.

She is the nations First Granny. I'm sorry if you have a problem with it but the girls will have their Grand Mother with them.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:34:12 +0000

Whats wrong with Michelles mother living with them. I admire her for that, because she probably wants to keep her children close to their grandmother. I admire anyone who wants to keep their families together. In my work I see many elderly people neglected by their children and its so sad. Good for you Michelle!

By: Linda32

Linda32 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:30:11 +0000

ET, how does their grandmother effect your tax dollars exactly? If anything, it probably saves you some bucks, lol. At least they are not hiring nannies. That's their home for the next 4, hopefully 8 years, they can have whomever they want live with them.

By: Simmy

Simmy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:28:46 +0000

Those precious young ladies are blessed; and what is so wonderful is that they realize how blessed they are. They are down to earth – sweet little ladies! God bless them, and help them to adjust to their new lives quickly!

By: Boered1

Boered1 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:25:19 +0000

ET November 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS
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So are you an idiot or just trying to stir up something out of nothing?

the liar hillary had a LIVE IN NANNY at the whitehouse, you as a taxpayer paid for her, just as you did for kennedy's nanny and the nanny of every OTHER President that had a family in the White House in the 20th and 21st century. The fact is that having Michelle's mother living in the Whitehouse, to take care of the children will save you money.. but hey like I said you are either an idiot or just trying to stir up somethig out of nothing.. why don't you send the liar hillary some money to pay off her debt and leave the intelligent people alone....

By: Angie-OHIO

Angie-OHIO — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:24:18 +0000

I think it is great that Michelle wants her mother at the White House. Lets the daughters have a familiar person in their daily lives. Because I'm sure there will be times when Michelle will want to be there but 1st lady duties will have her away. Good going Michelle. You and your family are in our daily prayers.

By: jim

jim — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:19:41 +0000

I love the Obamas and will represent our country well here at home and abroad!

By: J.P.

J.P. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:18:21 +0000

How lovely... the children of MISTER Obama, Democrat and general all-around good-guy and simple man of the people, will be sent to private school. Yet, the junior senator opposes vouchers to simply recollect MY OWN TAX MONEY to send my kid to a school of my choice.

Democrats, as always: do as I say, not as I do. The hypocrisy is breath taking.

By: Robert in raleigh

Robert in raleigh — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:13:18 +0000

Michelles mother is not the first mother in law in the white house .learn your history .

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:12:44 +0000

ET, READ ALL PREVIOUS PRESIDENT'S HISTORY OF WHO DID LIVE IN THE WHITE HOUSE BEFORE YOU CONTINUE TO MAKE AN UNEDUCATED FOOL OUT OF YOURSELF.

By: Erika, KS

Erika, KS — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:11:49 +0000

Who cares? Why is this news? Michelle, the American hater gets to hate America from the highest house. Americans are idiots.

By: Siva

Siva — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:11:07 +0000

In response to ET that said why the grandma should stay in the white house, I don't know the details but here is info for you. I am glad if grandma can stay and take care of the kids instead of some stranger. Having multiple generations living under one roof strengthens family and may be this will teach many Americans that taking care of elders is their duty. Not rotting away in some nursing home!

By: Samilton

Samilton — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:11:01 +0000

I HOPE THIS DOESN'T CHANGE THE OBAMA FAMILY....

I'M PRAYING FOR THEM.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:10:57 +0000

ET, I woud like to respond to your comment about Michelle's mother staying in the White House.

You know, her mother did help take care of the kids when both Michelle and Barack were campaigning in order to provide the two girls with stability while their parents were away.

Michelle already said that she wanted to continue to provide that stability for her kids. Let's think about it..do you think Michelle is going to be sitting up in the White House eating all day and picking up her kids from school? I think not!

By: Peggy - TX

Peggy - TX — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:09:17 +0000

ET – You may be disappointed and a bit angry after your candidate lost so miserably, Dems swept the house, and now Dems are obviously solidifying their new found power, but you are NOW way out of line. Obama and his immediate family will move into the white house and you are nit picking because it might cost tax payers a few extra bucks to feed Grandma. It is not like they are adding to the 16 rooms reserved for them. Get over it and try gripe about something of substance – please do not take it out on Grandma.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:05:41 +0000

Responding to the comment about taxpayers paying for the grandmother to stay in the White House: My grandmother stayed in our house when I was a child, and I don't believe it cost very much more, perhaps for a little more food. In return my grandmother read to me, looked after me when my parents were busy, and just generally was nice to have around the house.

As a taxpayer, I don't mind at all that the Obama children's grandmother is staying with them.

By: S C

S C — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:05:06 +0000

"ET" go home ....

By: TrueDemocrat

TrueDemocrat — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:04:33 +0000

Small children have not been in the white house for a long time, so some people are actually interested. I find it refreshing to have something else to read amongst all the the other political articles.

Stop being haters.

By: Gretel

Gretel — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:04:29 +0000

Hilary probably had a private nanny for the child. And even if she didn't, If you don't know anything leave the people alone.

If it weren't for the mother in law, OBAMA would not be president. While they were on the campaign she took care of their children, not knowing whether he would win or not. If Obama's grandma were still alive and he decided to bring her into the Whitehouse, would you have a problem with that too?

By: Mark C

Mark C — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:04:20 +0000

*** Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS ***

Jesus, what a freak. Get back on your meds.

By: G.R.I.T. - Girl Raised in the South

G.R.I.T. - Girl Raised in the South — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:03:13 +0000

ET;

Pretty sure you've been anti-Obama from the get go, but I'll break it down for ya anyway. President-Elect and Mrs. Obama can have whomever they wish live with them at the White House. For the next four years, that is their home, and it is certainly large enough to accomodate one grandmother. Geez, this is your business how?

By: Robert in raleigh

Robert in raleigh — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:02:19 +0000

I know that mrs bush is so ready to go, I mean "Fired Up And Ready To Go"