It appears that CNN’s “Michelle mania” has reached a new level. After referring to the Obamas as the “royal family of the United States” on April 1, the network conducted a web “quick vote” on Monday on whether the first lady should run for her husband’s position in 2020.
The results, however, did not bode well for “mighty Michelle,” as one guest on CNN labeled Mrs. Obama. Before the poll was taken down, 83% were opposed to the idea, while 17% were in favor. As the graphic states plainly, it is not a scientific poll.
As much as this “Michelle mania” is apparently running rampant abroad, as the network would lead you to believe from these reports, these results may mean that “America’s unofficial royalty” have some obstacles to overcome before any political dynasty could become a reality.
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She's facing an uphill
April 6, 2009 - 17:06 ET by taterShe's facing an uphill battle...first she has to be given a senate seat from some liberal state, not really do anything with that seat, then run for president. But she will probably lose when the next liberal flavor of the month comes around that the media falls in love with.
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Seriously....do these
April 6, 2009 - 19:00 ET by motherbeltSeriously....do these people really not have anything else to think about?
Good everloving grief!! Does their besottedness have no limits???
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Michelle for President Are you kidding
April 6, 2009 - 19:08 ET by Sharonrj50After her husband get through trying to destroy this nation I do not think the American people will fall for another lying, unethical idiot. But then again if she promises some of the lazy pathetic people in this nation who want a handout. NAW there are more of us than them. NO WAY WILL MICHELLE OBAMA BE PRESIDENT.
Michelle for
April 6, 2009 - 17:05 ET by MidAmericaMichelle for President. Now you just knew they'd have to start talking about that.
Oh Boy... now we can really go after MO because if she's going to be the presumptive nominee instead of First Lady she's fair game. And you know the One is a little thinned skinned about criticism of her.
Obama
April 6, 2009 - 19:08 ET by Sharonrj50They have to start something. I just wonder when her husband will realize the campaign is over and he won unfortunley for us in the US
I'm Torn.
April 6, 2009 - 17:06 ET by KimberlyOn the one hand, she couldn't possibly be worse than BarryO.
On the other hand, she might make BarryO look competent.
New poll: Should TOTUS (Teleprompter of the United States) run for POTUS?
I think the media needs to
April 6, 2009 - 17:08 ET by Chris NormanI think the media needs to take a cold shower before they all pass out from over heating.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
83% opposed.
April 6, 2009 - 17:08 ET by superconI'll bet they didn't post that poll very long. Down the memory hole.
Because with a name like Obama... you know it has to be good.
Well heck...Hill did it...I
April 6, 2009 - 17:13 ET by bigtimerWell heck...Hill did it...I don't doubt for one second she will be a Senator somewhere...heck, maybe since they walk on water, she won't even have to do that first.
It would become the 2nd time in her adult life she is once again proud of America.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt, You know, in this day
April 6, 2009 - 17:16 ET by Chris Normanbt,
You know, in this day and age of American Idol politics, I don't doubt for a minute that this could happen either.
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Wouldn't that be "happen
April 6, 2009 - 19:12 ET by Dan DiegoWouldn't that be "happen again"?
Dan,That's true. Maybe
April 6, 2009 - 19:21 ET by Chris NormanDan,
That's true. Maybe she can be on a contest show called "Wives of American Political Idols Who Want to be President". Only liberals need audition.
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With Hillary as the emcee
April 6, 2009 - 19:30 ET by Dan DiegoWith Hillary as the emcee and the ghost of Eleanor as one of the judges.
Chris and DD... Now you both
April 6, 2009 - 19:52 ET by bigtimerChris and DD...
Now you both have me laughing here...too funny.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Somewhere?
April 6, 2009 - 17:28 ET by BlondeIllinois, natch.
Damn, I had a great pic to go with this, but can't find it.
Maybe later.
I hope he fails, too.
B... Natch I thought
April 6, 2009 - 19:14 ET by bigtimerB...
Natch I thought about Illinois right off the bat...I was just too lazy to look up time sequences for a Senator to run in the state ..if it would coincide with the timing of when he was out of office etc...know what I mean?
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Keep also in mind that
April 6, 2009 - 19:30 ET by MidAmericaKeep also in mind that many in Chicago now consider that one of Illinos senate seats is a 'Black' seat and should go to a deserving person of color. One of the reasons the powers that be let Burris keep his seat was because (A) he's a Black democrat and (B) they had to avoid having a special election because they didn't trust the voters to vote correctly.
Howdy MA... You've got that
April 6, 2009 - 19:51 ET by bigtimerHowdy MA...
You've got that spot on.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
are you sh@ting me?!
April 6, 2009 - 17:18 ET by right of waylet's get something straight off the bat, there is nothing royal about this family. the funniest blog i've seen in a while, ny post, was posted on the ipod-queen debakle, when someone posted, " oh great! george and wheezie (from the tv show the jeffersons) embarassed us again"! and why in the world would anyone with at least half a brain even bring up this question! only a dunce. i just don't get it, michelle is one of the least attractive women i've every seen. if you didn't know who she was, and you saw her walking down the street, you wouldn't think twice about her. she's lanky and has a chin the size of stan laural and fred astaire combined.
Matthew - will they mention the poll results on the air?
April 6, 2009 - 17:21 ET by Gary HallMatthew - will they mention the poll results on the air? One might just suggest that had the yes votes been over 50% they would have.
This is reminiscent of the on-line poll conducted by MSNBC - If you were grading Barack Obama on his performance as president, what would he get?, and covered on NB yesterday. In that one w/ 1,745,287 votes in:
What will MSNBC and CNN do with the news? Will they manage to report it on air? Will Matthews or Maddow or Olbermann find room for a brief mention? Will Jack Cafferty have a fit and blame the poor showing by Michelle on Rush?
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Michelle Obama...
April 6, 2009 - 17:26 ET by Roger the ShrubberWookie
or
Klingon?
Re M'chell
April 6, 2009 - 17:29 ET by slickwillie2001We have a President from another country, why not a President from another planet? Let's go all the way with this diversity deal.
To quote the great Eddie
April 6, 2009 - 17:40 ET by Roger the ShrubberTo quote the great Eddie Murphy: Goony Goo-Goo!
Tough choice
April 6, 2009 - 18:39 ET by ConservativeFLI'll vote Klingon.
Hab SoSlI Quch!
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But...
April 6, 2009 - 17:33 ET by trickle_downWhy would she want to be president of the US? She's already queen of the world.
Stupid Question
April 6, 2009 - 17:34 ET by bradbenj5952Was the pollster expecting that Barry-O would be a 3 term president?
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Every time I read or hear
April 6, 2009 - 18:06 ET by Chris NormanEvery time I read or hear the media go on and on about how beautiful and gracious Michelle Obama is, I am reminded about how they over-did the praise of beauty of poor Chelsea Clinton. This is meant as no comment on either's looks (I try not to engage in that), but, rather, the media's obvious over compensating praise of non-beautiful people who are of the same political ilk.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Hey Chris... Not to follow
April 6, 2009 - 18:09 ET by bigtimerHey Chris...
Not to follow you, it is just happening that way today so far...anyway, I couldn't agree more...plus I am sick and tired of it all.
It is pure BS...simple as that.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Please, follow me - I'll
April 6, 2009 - 18:38 ET by Chris NormanPlease, follow me - I'll be in good company. Anyhow, it is all too much. At this point, the ridiculously over-the-top praise sounds phony - much like that of the over-praise of her husband. I think it shows a kind of hidden racism in the media when they engage in such gushing non-warranted flattery.
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Of course the msm are using
April 6, 2009 - 18:40 ET by bigtimerOf course the msm are using racism to engage in this...we don't dare say that neither of them are exceptional, let alone good-looking.
They aren't.
Presentable yeah...good-lookin'...
Nope.
Destructive to this country...
Heck YES!
...at break-neck speed.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt,You're right. If the
April 6, 2009 - 18:55 ET by Chris Normanbt,
You're right. If the media just said they were an attractive, well-dressed couple - that would be acknowledging the obvious. If they said they had charisma - that would be normal. If they said Obama was an intelligent, albeit very liberal, politician - that would be wihin bounds. But, the ridiculous things the media is saying about them says a lot more about the media than it does the Obamas.
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American Royalty
April 6, 2009 - 18:17 ET by DirjjIt's a fact, American Royalty would be the Bush's, Kennedy's, and maybe Roosevelts. After that, the next tier would be the Rockefellers, Udall's, Brown's ( California ), and maybe the Romneys.
As for Michelle. Yup, you nailed it. She does look like a wookie. Since I'm black, I should think that some Obama butt-buddie won't call me a racist. Face it, the woman if fugly. There are more attractive transvestites.
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Since I'm black...won't
April 6, 2009 - 18:46 ET by Chris Norman"Since I'm black...won't call me a racist"
Dirj,
I don't know. As a conservative, your conservatism probably neutralizes the innoculation your skin color may normally provide against the accusation of racism - to a liberal. You may be accused of being a black racist against blacks - or something like that... :)
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
DJ
April 6, 2009 - 20:17 ET by mizgenie2uMan, it's good to know there are blacks that are not fooled by these people!I know we are out there and the msm will not mention this. I am sick and tired of hearing that he is black. He is not black! He came from the womb of a white mother! He is bi-racial! He knows nothing about the struggle of blacks because he did not live here. Read his book and he talks about that. He capitalized on this. As far as change,how many blacks are in high level positions in this administration? If I am wrong about this,let me know! This black woman is not fooled by this at all. It is a facade. The msm sound so phoney about their praise of them. They are looking like idiots every day! Their credibilty is RUINED! They sound racist to me and so condescending also. I am a conservative christian and I am proud of it! A proud woman of color! I hate to use race because all I can say is that I am an American and by the grace of God,I am proud of it!
All things work together for good to those who are called according to God's purpose. Romans 8:28
mizg/Dg
April 6, 2009 - 20:32 ET by bigtimermizg...
I hate to use race because all I can say is that I am an American and by the grace of God,I am proud of it!
Same here...no matter our color or lineage.
Btw...
Dj...fugly is right! You have me laughing....I am just catching up with some of the posts here. ;-)
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Are you familiar with the
April 7, 2009 - 16:09 ET by CamelopardalisAre you familiar with the 'one-drop rule'? Granted it is a relic of the outdated Jim Crow era, but it was white people who began refering to biracial people to be no different from full-blooded black people (assuming that they were not light enough to full everyone into thinking they were full-blooded white people). I understand your point; technically Obama is biracial. But understand that part of the reason that he may be refered to as a black person is not to particularly deny half of his heritage, but because when people look at him (past and present), most just see a black man. And he will be treated as such.
And before you say that his light skin makes him look biracial, there are plenty black people who are as light as him who are not biracial. Just so you know.
2020 Debate Question
April 6, 2009 - 18:24 ET by dboQ: Michelle, what about your past association with former President Barack Obama?
A: Barack is just a man that lives in my neighborhood. He is not the same man I knew for 20 years.
So, the Obamas can be
April 6, 2009 - 18:49 ET by ckc1227So, the Obamas can be royalty, but it's not possible for them to be elitest? Alrighty then.
Two comments
April 6, 2009 - 19:11 ET by BKeyserFirst- count me in with the 17%- oh what fun that would be!
And two- what makes a poll "scientific" anyway? One that misleads the pollee? One that strives to achieve a singular conclusion? One that does report the assumed ideologically-correct result? Seems to me like they asked a question and people responded. Not scientific enough for you MSNBC?
83% say NO????
April 6, 2009 - 19:14 ET by pbthinkerWhen does a poll show how out of touch you are with the world? When 83% of the people vote no on it. I'm sure the person that came up with it pictured a somewhat different result.
These Liberals are really off the reservation with their thought process. Of course the voters are responsible for it since, as I see it at least, the majority of them voted for change and electing the first black president, with no regard as to what it meant.
It's going to be interesting to see how Obama's strategy to blame every problem on Bush is going to work for him. Once he tells everyone how he's doing things different and they still don't work out, who will he blame then.
Election 2008-God's way of showing us that elections count.
MO for president? Sure, why not? Then her children can run...
April 6, 2009 - 19:38 ET by CKA in Red State USA. . .when they come of age. And then their children. And on and on ad nauseum.
Meanwhile, Michelle can also become the Queen of the Earth, before or after Barack leaves the presidency to become King of the Earth.
But we'd still be a racist
April 6, 2009 - 19:42 ET by Dan DiegoBut we'd still be a racist nation...
I dunno...
April 6, 2009 - 20:39 ET by DeliaDennis Rodman still looks much better in a dress.
OH HELL TO THE NO!
M Obama should run for
April 6, 2009 - 20:44 ET by DelsaAunt Esther look alike.
It is ALL She is qualified for.
Delsa, you think?
April 6, 2009 - 23:26 ET by DeliaAunt Esther look alike would be an IMPROVEMENT! lol!
BTW, our names look a 'little' alike so I hope we can manage to not be confused for each other. I'd certainly not be insulted if I'm mistaken for you but...well...anyway. LONG story. :)
Nobody is going to be
April 6, 2009 - 23:33 ET by bigtimerNobody is going to be confused between you and Delsa.
Why would they be?
Quit attempting to bring something up you should let lie..if you're smart.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Had it been a 'scientific
April 6, 2009 - 22:36 ET by RR GOPHad it been a 'scientific poll', the numbers would have been reversed, Chris would have a thrill running up his other leg, and we'd have been hearing about it for a year...at least a year.
Something tells me someone got a good chewing out over this, and sent back to Leftist Journalist Propaganda refresher courses on their weekends off.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).
By the size of her butt, she
April 6, 2009 - 22:52 ET by ConservativeRexBy the size of her butt, she really should just run. Somewhere.
To quote Austin Powers: "She's a man, baby"!!
Con-Rex
April 6, 2009 - 22:58 ET by botghttp://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/02/21/funny-pictures-maek-my-butt-look-big/
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Didja see...
April 7, 2009 - 09:24 ET by Meredith1966Did anyone see the series finale of "Life on Mars" last week? Towards the end, one of the characters relayed a message to the main folks from 'President Obama' and how he was sorry the president couldn't deliver the message herself because her father was apparently in ill health (obviously, this was set in the future). I thought, 'Geez, the guy has only been in office less than 3 months and they're already planning for his daughter(s) to be President?' Now I see that they're including his wife, too, before we ever get to the daughters. I'm now searching frantically in the recesses of my mind to recall TV show fantasy references from late March, 2001, to a future President Bush and her father and grandfather...
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