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@katiecouric: Michelle Obama

November 3, 2009 2:50 PM

Katie Couric interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama for Glamour's Women of the Year issue. Topics they talk about include the importance of role models and mentoring and her biggest surprise as First Lady.

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by kunk99 November 23, 2009 7:36 PM EST
Katie Couric is a news anchor wannabe! Her distorted interview with Sarah Palin was a set-up from the gitgo! In other words you were disgusting to say the least! After reading Sarah's book, "Going Rouge", It appears the media, including all but The Fox News Network, were out to get her at all costs! Too bad the other 49 States don't have Governors with her ethics and back bone to oust corrupt people in their administations! Illinois would be a good State to start in, with all the corrupt Governors we've had!
As far as Obama, he has too many Socialistic ideas and it's only a matter of time before the people of this country realize that he's selling us down the river and it's time to get him out of office!
c.k.
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by jmstallings November 14, 2009 4:38 PM EST
I loove this interview. I am a greatgrand mother,a christian,and an obamacan. Just when Sarah Palin thought she had knock Katie out of her place,God fixed it so Katie would sit with the President wife and have a most rewarding,moral,honest and encouraging to women of all races of people conversation. Katie you are a good woman thank for having magnificent.marvelous,majestic Michelle.
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by gopreal November 11, 2009 11:18 PM EST
Then go play ring around the rosie
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by ChronicPainHero November 10, 2009 1:24 PM EST
Thanks to Katie Couric and First Lady Michelle Obama for taking time to speak about issues that should be thought about by every American in support of having a country that believes people are it's greatest resource and the best chance for progress. Throughout the history of the role of American First Lady, their presence, ideals and dreams have been shared with the American public. Each First Lady has put their own "touch" on the White House. They have all taken trips, made speeches, supported their husbands, encouraged people to strive for the betterment of society and been seen as a representative of women everywhere. Listening to what any First Lady has had to say is only as important as you want it to be. Listening to anybody for that matter, is only as important as you want it to be. That's one of the rights you have as a citizen of these United States of America. So, it's not a matter of right, wrong, good or bad, it's a matter of does it mean anything to you; can you glean anything from the discussion and how does it affect anybody in your life.

In a country that spends so much time and money on an education system that only serves to undereducate those who don't do more than sit in a classroom, finding people who denegrate others for their achievements isn't a hard thing to do. It seems the internet and it's anonymity allows everyone the opportunity to have their opinions read or at least notated no matter how vile, offbase or derogatory they might be. Of course, opinions also serve to shine light into the darkness that is known as a persons real self and beliefs so allowing people to freely share their opinions serves to educate people as to what kind of country and society they are actually living in. I'd hope that people would continue to freelyshare their opinions online, otherwise how would we know where potential problems and dangers lie? When you can see a pothole in advance you have a much greater chance of not hitting it.

It takes a "thick skin" to be in a public position that's for sure.
Signed,
"It's not that nobody ever told me, it's just that I didn't know any better"
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by positivethinker November 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST
The First Lady of The United States of America Michell Obama, spoke well and did not act boastful or in an arrogant manner. In this interview and conversation with Katie Couric, First Lady Michelle Obama shows that she is even-tempered and has the strenght to make final decisions to make events happen; not only to help herself and her family to live and have a better life; But also for everyone else to have a better life to live as well.
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by myprez November 8, 2009 2:59 PM EST
This interview shows Michelle Obama is first and foremost a mom grounded in family values. It shows her commitment to helping others and a strong sense of self. Her answers were very thoughtful and articulated well. I understand that the politics in our nation are very polarized so attack of Michelle Obama and President Obama are going to be there. The constant polarized political rhetoric in the air colors the opinions of the public so there will always be haters ans supporters of any president in office. We are all emotional beings and emotions run hi and emotions dictate beliefs in religion and politics. The attackers feel they have lost something or will lose something, and the supporters feel they have gained something,it is that simple. So it is what it is,I can accept that whether I like it or not.
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by boriethedog November 8, 2009 3:38 AM EST
The problem the Fox Right faces is that the Obamas are good people
and smart and grounded in good values. They are earnest and down to
earth, unlike the image churned up by the Republican distortions.
The more they are on television in interviews like this, the more
phony will the Fox Right images appear to the ordinary Americans.
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by retina61 November 6, 2009 8:22 AM EST
nice speech
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by kenhamlett November 5, 2009 5:50 PM EST
This interview could have been rated 5 bars if it were not limited to women's issues. I know it was a Glamour interview but it could have had broader appeal.

Rating= 4 Bars of Dial
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by mraghavan November 5, 2009 12:20 PM EST
It is refreshing to see a First Lady who is so down to earth and connected with the "every day" people, who are the backbone of this society. I feel so comforted in knowing that she is in the White House.
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by gabbywill November 5, 2009 1:35 AM EST
The First Lady is a truly accomplished, beautiful, classy woman. Much can be learned from her life experiences. I greatly admire this excellent role model!
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by gabbywill November 5, 2009 1:32 AM EST
To all those saying why should we care What Michelle Obama says/thinks: Why are you here? You obviously cared enough to come here. Certainly no one forced you to click, did they? LOL!
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by ultrageek1 November 4, 2009 9:52 PM EST
What credentials does she have giving advice? She's about as qualified as her whipped husband was to be president.
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by PaGuy1960 November 4, 2009 3:34 PM EST
I could care less what mrs Obama thinks and even less at what Couric has to say.
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by imagineitnow November 4, 2009 3:10 PM EST
Thank you Katie, for this interview I can listen to it again and again. I enjoy the fresh honesty of this 1st family, the insightfulness and excellent skills of communication. Their fearlessness is a challenge of others to match.
thanks again.
m
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by ruthtv November 4, 2009 1:46 PM EST
We should be interested in what Michelle Obama has to say if for no other reason than an awareness that her background is different from that of any other first lady. As a mature 68 year old female, I have been interested in what all first ladies have had to say and further, have appreciated their contributions to our country as their husbands have served us whether or not I have been a supporter of their husbands. People, allow yourselves to be more open to other points of view!

Katie, you are going a great job! In my opinion, you are tough in an interviw when the situation requires it. I was not originally a supporter of you as a hard newscaster, but you news program has shown growth and is on par with the other newworks.
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by Pat523 November 4, 2009 11:41 AM EST
I think people should stop right now, with all the negative comments about the President and his family. Most of us are a little upset because they are still black. Please respect this family and stop right now with all the nasty comments. This President is doing as much as he can with this crazy USA, and oh yes Congress. I think they all need to be voted out and start new. Just think about what he was left by the former President. Are did we all forget in the past year, from 11/3/08 - 11/3/09. I love the First family. Stop being so jealous. Pat
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by Pat523 November 4, 2009 11:38 AM EST
I think people should stop right now, with all the negative comments about the President and his family. Most of us are a little upset because they are still black. Please respect this family and stop right now with all the nasty comments. This President is doing as much as he can with this crazy USA, and oh yes Congress. I think they all need to be voted out and start new. Just think about what he was left by the former President. Are did we all forget in the past year, from 11/3/08 - 11/3/09. I love the First family. Stop being so jealous. Pat
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by ImaBarbiedoll November 4, 2009 10:23 AM EST
Love the garden. I am a health enthusiast so I really appreciate the causes she's undertaken.

Great advice and/or perspective on relationship seeking. Beauty fades, money can't buy happiness and look to the individuals character. What really hit out of the park was the comment about how does he treat his momma. Ladies if he treats his mom well that's a good sign of how he'll treat you.
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by JoanGro November 4, 2009 10:01 AM EST
As others have commented, who cares what Ms. Obama has to say. She has set a terrible example with her extravagance in the White House, taking her girls on a shopping spree in Paris at the cost of the tax payers for all the SS people, etc. she has to have when she travels. Don't try and tell me she paid for it.
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