Michelle Obama: Barack is ready to be President

[DeepModem Mom]

CNN/AP: February 14, 2007
Mrs. Obama: My husband ready to be president



WASHINGTON (AP) -- Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has a staunch defender for his presidential bid in his wife, Michelle, who won't stand for any criticism of her husband.

Michelle Obama says it's his time to run, even though others have questioned whether a first-term senator is ready to be president.

"We've heard this spewed from the lips of rivals," the candidate's wife told about 1,000 donors at a Chicago fundraiser Sunday night. "Every phase of our journey, he is not experienced enough, he should wait his turn. He is too young, he is not black enough, he is not white enough ... he is too articulate.

"Don't be fooled by these claims because they are mere distractions," she continued. "Distractions to keep us focused once again on what is not possible. Distractions that keep us mired in fear so that we are unable to focus on the real issues that are dragging us down as a nation. What we need right now is a leader. And a leader is more than a set of finite experiences."

She said that only in politics would insiders look at her husband's resume -- a Harvard-trained lawyer, best-selling author and former state senator -- "and dare to have the audacity to say he is not ready."

Mrs. Obama said she is excited about the campaign and aware that "politics is a full contact sport."

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/02/mrs-obama-my-husband-ready-to-be.html

[illinoisprogressive]

1. Michelle rocks. And we all know it's Barack Obama's time.

[Tellurian]

2. Yep, wonderful family- perfect!

"politics is a full contact sport."

Mrs. Obama might want to change her meaning of what the definition
of politics really IS..."A BLOOD SPORT!"

[Colobo]

3. America's next First Lady

Has spoken!

[alittlelark]

4. I'd vote for her in '08!

[AtomicKitten]

5. If Gore doesn't run

I'm all over Obama's campaign.

[fuzzyball]

6. So I won't see you at Hillary's victory party for nomination?

to be followed by victory party in Novemnber and then
the grand celebration at inauguration of MADAM PRESIDENT?
So sorry you gonna miss out so much fun.

[AtomicKitten]

8. I will be at the party for whomever gets the nod.

Celebrating. :)

[fuzzyball]

11. Now you are talking

:toast:

[bling bling]

7. She's right. She and Barack are smart to keep redirecting the focus back where it belongs.

Don't get caught up in explaining why you ARE "black enough" "white enough" etc. etc. Just keep pointing out that these are distractions and remind people where the focus should be.

Fantastic.

K&R

[grace0418]

9. Classy, intelligent, confident and independent! I love Michelle Obama!

Not to mention beautiful, well-spoken, strong and caring.

[thoughtcrime1984]

10. I believe he's ready

Why does he need more experience anyway? Does he need to spend 10+ years in Washington to become more accustomed to the special interest groups, lobbyists, glad-handing politics as usual? Joe Biden has experience, is that a good thing? Sen. Obama has shown the understanding, thoughtfulness, and intelligence to undertake this enormous task, IMO. He has shown more of these attributes than Gov. Bush ever showed. Who cares if he makes a slightly mistaken comment on occasion; everyone has, including the Decider (repeatedly). I believe he will try to accomplish the things he says he will, more so than any of the others. That was the impetus for my support, and my username, as my interest in politics has piqued due to the emergence of Barack Obama on the national scene.