Michelle Obama: "Fortunately, We Have Help From The Media" ( Bias Much?)

http://www.realclearpolitics.com ^ | June 24 2011 | RCP

[Para-Ord.45]

In an interview with CNN, First Lady Michelle Obama thanks the media for their "support" and "kindness."

CNN reporter: "How's the family ready for this [the election]? It's going to be quite vicious, isn't it? How do you prepare for that?"

First Lady Michelle Obama: "You know, it's … we're ready, you know. Our children, you know, could care less about what we're doing. We work hard to do that. Fortunately, we have help from the media. I have to say this: I'm very grateful for the support and kindness that we've gotten. People have respected their privacy and in that way, I think, you know, no matter what people may feel about my husband's policies or what have you, they care about children and that's been good to see."

[BRK]

In fairness, the context of this statement was in reference to the media's handling of the Obama children. Of course, this exposes it's own hypocrisies with the contrast of the treatment the Bush girls had from the media. Perhaps there is a wink/nod here as well, but this is not what it seems on the surface. Besides, we don't need anyone to admit the media's bias do we? Is there any doubt?

[SueRae]

Or the Bush daughters. The right leaning presscore (if there are any left,) have always acted civilly towards the First family. But the Left only does so when theirs are in power, it’s “fair game” on any Republican family. God, how I hate these people.

[New Jersey Realist]

Does anyone know why she lost her lawyering license?

[TiaS]

Somebody added that last line to my comment — was it hacked, how did they do that? Instead of the big red letters that pop up with most of my comments (my comments are being pre-screened or loose lips sink ships)maybe your moderator should be watching for hackers who are violating my free speech.

[TiaS]

I apologize for my mistake in thinking the line was added to my original entry. In fact it was added to another entry following a quote of my original statement. I should have read it more carefully. The other part of my complaint stands.

[Bob]

"You know, it's … we're ready, you know. Our children, you know, could care less about what we're doing. We work hard to do that. Fortunately, we have help from the media. I have to say this: I'm very grateful for the support and kindness that we've gotten. People have respected their privacy and in that way, I think, you know, no matter what people may feel about my husband's policies or what have you, they care about children and that's been good to see."

My goodness, what a polished and articulate speaker. Must have been all of that high-class edjumacation.

[Clint Lippo]

Maybe they will have some nice pictures of her and the kids when she spends a few days with her brother-in-law in his mud hut.