Posted by
Chuck Hakes on Sunday, February 08, 2009 9:32:46 AM
During the campaign Barack Obama got piqued because of criticism of his wife. Her past comments, including the infamous "proud for the first time," and racially-tainted college thesis, were tip-offs to her true feelings and beliefs. These "put her in play."
Now, if she takes an active part in pitching government policies she will put herself in play again and President Obama may again complain. As before, he will have no right to.
Unlike Sarah Palin, who was viciously attacked for actions of her family that were not of her own, Michelle Obama was, and will be, criticized because of her own actions.
If the Obamas aren't willing to accept this then Michelle Obama should fulfill a more conventional First Lady role. Otherwise the Obamas should accept what goes with the territory.