Michelle Obama on 60 Minutes: “We Can Have an Impact in the D.C. Area”
Whoa. Michelle Obama, on 60 Minutes tonight, went out of her way to mention that she and her husband plan on getting involved in local D.C. issues (and, in one of those minuscule, easily overanalyzed signifiers, she did say "D.C.", not "Washington").
The mention came in response to a question directed at Michelle Obama by Steve Kroft about how she would conduct herself as first lady. He followed up with a question about whether the Obamas were "seriously" considering a public school for their girls Sasha and Malia. Michelle Obama punted on that one.
Here's what she had to say:
The primary focus for the first year will be making sure the kids make it through the transition. But there are many issues that I care deeply about. I care about military families and the work-family balance issue. I care about education. Both Barack and I believe that we can have an impact in the D.C. area...you know, in terms of making sure we're contributing to the community that we immediately live in. That's always been something that we try to do, whether its in our own neighborhoods, or in the schools that we've attended. So there's plenty to do.
[Kroft] Did you seriously consider sending the girls to public school?You know, we're still in the process of figuring out that transition and what we have asked people to understand is that the decision that we make will be based on the best interests of the girls. We haven't made that decision yet. We want that to be a personal process, and people have been really good about respecting that.
10:26 am
I watched the interview of the Obamas and was disappointed by Michelle Obama's "I have arrived" disposition. Yet, that is her character that is coming out once again. I share the same position as others in my circle of influence that watched the interview. She repeateldy interrupted her "husband", our next president and displayed a brash persona. Barack Obama remained humble and that is what the American people liked about his demeanor. I had much admiration for Michelle prior to this interview. However, I was turned-off by how she answered questions, interrupted her husband (communication- 101 failed), evaded answering questions (i.e. school selection for the children), was sharp tounged toward her husband (e.g. what he will miss becoming President - walks) and description of their past (i.e. apartment) which you may feel a certain way, yet you don't always verbalize your thoughts. That is just etiquette. I am confident that someone in her circle of influence will inform her of performance and how it communicated to the American viewrs. I am an accomplished, professionally degreed african-american female and I was disappointed. This isn't a time to be "labeled" by on-lookers at this very delicate time in American History and Michelle's interview didn't help President-Elect Barack Obama.
11:22 am
OH Please I totally disagree I thought it was a great interview. I wish them both well in the White House and both Michelle and Obama are great role models for us all.
8:36 pm
Tickle my pickle as soon as possible. Thank you.
8:44 pm
Michelle and Barrack Obama were pleasant during the 60 minute interview. Michelle seemed as though she couldn't wait to speak which at times seemed to discount what point Barack would make, when what he said was on point and made good sense. Not sure if she was just excited and didn't know what he was trying to say or if she was making fun of his point. People could view her negatively, especially if they are trying to not like her anyway.
5:26 pm
Michelle Obama could take a few lessons from Laura Bush. I was hoping for "class"; "manners" and just good ol' fashioned common sense. I love and respect my husband and because of that; I don't interrupt him. Since, she is so well educated, I would have thought she would have learned that somewhere along the way.
9:23 pm
He is not even in the White House yet and people have already started. I saw nothing wrong with the interview on 60 minutes. Barack and Michelle have been married for 16 years,they have two beautiful little girls, and it makes me so proud to see them. They can be serious, they can joke, they can tease each other. I guess people want Michelle to shut up and keep her mouth close. Maybe if Laura Bush had spoke up alittle more to George, the country wouldn't be in the mess it is in now. Leave Michelle alone, she is going to make a darn good first lady. She loves and respects her man.Next thing I will be looking for is for these same people to try to fine some fault with the Obamas kids. What school they will end up going to is none of my business, it is theirs (Michelle and Barack). More power to the first family.
9:41 pm
Michelle Obama knows she has a dam good man,and Barack knows he has a dam good woman. Excuse my english please. It's just that some people try to fine fault with anything.Let me see now, who did J. Smith vote for? I wonder. No one could be more of a disgrace then that Governor of Alaska. So back off of Michelle.
10:00 pm
I don't know who this J. Smith voted for, so I will take that back,whoever he or she voted for is their business. But I still want to make my point, and that is Michelle Obama was just fine on 60 minutes. I liked her before and I still like her.
12:24 pm
Mrs O should quit interrupting her husband at all times. it is very very rude. she needs to stop doing that. period. she is not the potus. we wanna hear what the potus has to say not her.jeez. and she better not wear that damn ugly dress she wore on election night.