Michelle Obama Appreciates Laura Bush

Says On "The View" She Was Touched When First Lady Came To Her Defense

(AP)  Michelle Obama said Wednesday she was "touched" that first lady Laura Bush came to her defense after she was harshly criticized by Republicans for her February comment that for the first time in her adult life she was proud of the United States.

Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, later clarified her remarks, saying she had always been proud of her country and was particularly proud to see so many people involved in the political process.

In an interview last week with ABC, Bush said, "I think she probably meant 'I'm more proud,' you know, is what she really meant." She said comments in a campaign are closely watched and can be misconstrued.

Michelle Obama told the women of ABC's "The View" that she sent Bush a note for her remarks.

"It took me a while to write it. It's like, how do I address her?" she said. "I said dear madam first lady."

Obama did not elaborate on the contents of the letter because she said Bush might not have received it yet.

"But I was touched by it," Michelle Obama said. "And that's what I like about Laura Bush. You know, just calm, rational approach to these issues. And you know, I'm taking some cues. I mean, there's a balance. There's a reason why people like her. It's because she doesn't, sort of, you know, fuel the fire."

At a campaign stop in February, Michelle Obama told an audience in Milwaukee: "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country. Not just because Barack is doing well, but I think people are hungry for change."

Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential contender John McCain, later sought to capitalize on the remark, saying "I have, and always will be, proud of my country."

Michelle Obama, a guest host on the popular talk show, talked about the presidential campaign and helped the show's regular hosts interview actor Matthew Broderick.

She walked onto the set arms linked with Barbara Walters, one of the show's co-hosts. She joked with the other cast members Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd, giving them fist bumps as she joined them at the table.

"Wait," she told them after sitting down. "I have to be greeted properly. Fist bump, please."

Earlier this month, a Fox News analyst suggested that her affectionate on-stage knuckle bump with her husband, on the night he locked up the Democratic presidential nomination, might have been a "terrorist's fist jab."

"It is now my signature bump," Michelle Obama told "The View" co-hosts. "But let me tell you, I'm not that hip. I got this from the young staff. That's the new high-five."

Michelle Obama, 44, and her husband, 46, also appear on the cover of "Us Weekly" magazine this week, under the headline, "Michelle Obama: Why Barack Loves Her."

Barack Obama told the celebrity magazine, "When we started out on this campaign, we wanted to make sure that life for our girls would remain as normal as possible, and it's because of Michelle that they are so grounded. Nothing is more important to Michelle than being a good mother, and she works every day to instill in our girls the same values we were raised with."

The couple have two daughters, Malia, 9, and Sasha, 7. The issue hits newsstands on Friday.

[bloogirl-2009]

i agree the obamas have more excuses to cover up all their "slip-ups" and "that''s not what i meants". and why did it take her so long to send a note thanking her? do we need some lessons in basic etiquette? is this who we want in the white house as first lady? not on my vote!

[joe1022joe]

The gulf between Laura Bush and Michelle Obama is as big as the Grand Canyon.

[Frisky1989]

This woman is about as phony as her husband

[blondbiotch]

irliberal 10:58 pm You''re the nasty one!!!

[blondbiotch]

keithie1 5:56 you''re an a-zzzz wipe bud!!

[abbe91]

"Obama - Yes I can make us defenseless, just like Dec 7, 1941
His own words.
Posted by NoPacifism at 10:45 PM : Jun 18, 2008"

Your own lie ...

[keithle1]

Why do Presidential candidates & their spouses have to wrap themselves in the flag to prove how patriotic they are?

"I love my country! Look at me! I have a flag lapel pin! Where is yours? You''re not wearing one. Are you a terrorist or an illegal immigrant? Maybe a commie. You got a problem with the USA? I hope you''re not going to criticize this country. USA! USA! USA! Can you get a shot of me saluting the flag? USA! Love it or leave it!

Gurl, what you doing on "The View"? Eeeeeewwww. I think that show was created to encourage unemployed men to find a job.

FOX NEWS & their "terrorist''s fist jab." Funny. FOX NEWS will have to move their studio out of the Oval Office if Obama wins.

Deliver me from McCain & another "Bush term."

[jedi080808]

SgtRDS, No decent White man would ever compare Michelle Obama to a real LADY like Jackie Kennedy.
You''''re showing your true colors tonight....as usual.


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Posted by TruUSA

All you republicans are so sad. You don''t even have a republican running this election. You have two Dems in Obama and McSame.

Obama will be our new presdent and after he is elected, hopefully he will ship all the ignorant racist rednecks like TRUUSA off to Mexico or Canada

[ausus-2009]

notopennshut, TruUSA, IRLiberal, newgop you are still talking about these women in a crass manner. There are bigger issues than how someone dresses or how much makeup they wear. Laura Bush made a nice gesture and Michelle Obama returned the favor. It is good for a change to see some civility in this election year.

[kansas1946]

Obama - Yes I can make us defenseless, just like Dec 7, 1941

His own words. He wants to DISMANTLE OUR MILITARY CAPABILITY!:

http://www.youtube.com/w

atch?v=kRGru2CPC4E



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Posted by NoPacifism at 10:45 PM : Jun 18, 2008
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Yes, all of us get our real hard news from Utube. LMAO.

[cattlekate]

The more I listen to Michelle, the more I like her. She is class. And a hard-working and intelligent gal.

Despite what FAUX wants us to believe.

[notopennshut]

Classy knows classy - Laura Bush and Michelle Obama! Trash is trash - regardless of botox, make-up and millions, Cindy!!

[irliberal]

Michelle Obama is a bright and classy lady. Not that that should matter in the presidential election.

We certainly know it doesn''t apply or matter in the case of ms McSame. If you removed the high heels and makeup from her all you''d have left is a pile of tacky clothes.

Nasty.

[newgop]

Michelle is nothing major but a sore.

[Latrocinor]

Michelle Obama told the women of ABC''s "The View" that she sent Bush a note for her remarks.

"It took me a while to write it. It''s like, how do I address her?" she said. "I said dear madam first lady."
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This melted me. What a good hearted lady. I am touched by her honesty and kindness.

[ausus-2009]

I remember reading a short story many years ago "Servants discuss people", part of a longer Victorian era saying "Servants discuss people. . .gentlefolk discuss things". That is what the discussion of First Ladies and potential First Ladies has degenerated to.

[l00ker]

I''''ll second that and she going to be the best First Lady since Jackie.

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Posted by SgtRDS-E4 at 04:18 PM : Jun 18, 2008
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Jackie was a good example, modestly aristocratic, if there is such a thing.

[kansas1946]

Earlier this month, a Fox News analyst suggested that her affectionate on-stage knuckle bump with her husband, on the night he locked up the Democratic presidential nomination, might have been a "terrorist''s fist jab."
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LMAO. A Faux New Analyst???? That would be some guy they pulled in off of skid row and fixed his teeth and put him on the air. Analyst indeed.

[kansas1946]

Now back to the subject at hand. Laura Bush & Michelle Obama are both women of class. The contrast to their detractors on the left and the right is quite telling. You don''''t have to be fans of their husbands to see that.


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Posted by realpatriot1 at 07:42 PM : Jun 18, 2008
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I agree. Very classy ladies indeed. In fact, about the only positive thing I can think of to say about GW is "Laura."

[samthetvcat]

---"hey TV Cat, why even mention this guys name...he markets hate and makes himself rich by doing it..."---
Posted by SHURCH4TRUTH

I mentioned his name because if you scroll down (onto the next page) somebody mentioned him as the primary attacker of Michelle.