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Home › Politics

Politics | 04/22/2009 11:00 pm

Michelle Obama: 100 Days of Style and Substance

From visiting children of military families to serving food to homeless, here is a compilation of the First Lady’s wOw-worthy accomplishments during her short time in the White House.

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100 days have passed since the Obamas moved into the White House, and First Lady Michelle Obama has wasted no time with several awe-inspiring achievements. From visiting military families to honoring groundbreaking women, wowOwow has tracked Mrs. Obama’s every move. As Mother’s Day approaches, here is a compilation of some of her most wOw-worthy accomplishments. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for the hundreds of days to come.
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Deena B.
Phyllis, I come in peace and I honestly am not trying to stir things up more.  But, LuAnne referred to Laura Bush as being "real" in response to another poster who seemed to indicate we have not had a "real" person as First Lady for a long time.  You point out to LuAnne that teachers/librarians are just "regular" folks.  Doesn’t real and regular mean the same thing? 
By Deena B. on 04/24/2009 12:27 pm
phyllis Doyle Pepe
No
By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 04/25/2009 3:48 pm
Deena B.

Well, alrighty then!

By Deena B. on 04/25/2009 4:08 pm
phyllis Doyle Pepe
Deena–––your response made me laugh––thanks. Within the realm of regular we have the full gambit of REAL––those that don’t pretend to be anything but who they are, are comfortable in their skin, are probably more interested in others than they are in themselves and have hearty handshakes–––– to superficial, and somewhere in between are a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Maybe I’m splitting hairs here, but as that particular Judge said when asked how he could evaluate  porn, "I know it when I see it." We know real when we see it, don’t we? Most of the time?
By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 04/25/2009 6:00 pm
Deena B.
I see your distinction.  And I think your definition can accurately be applied to both First Ladies.  To me, Laura Bush projects an inner serenity.  Sort of the yin to her husband’s yang.  Michelle Obama is more of a force to be reckoned with.  There is something to be said for both personality types. 
By Deena B. on 04/25/2009 6:39 pm
M. Starr
I too thinks she is awesome…..they both make me smile………. I KNOW our country is finally in good hands !
By M. Starr on 04/24/2009 7:38 pm
Deena B.

Some of the clothes I like a lot, others not so much.  I did not like number 4 in the slideshow but the VOGUE cover looks great.  There was a picture in the newspapar a few days ago and she was wearing a lopsided looking sweater.  Looked like when you accidently don’t match the buttons up with the proper button holes.  I didn’t quite get that one.

I’m still undecided about her as a person.  I adore the children, though.

By Deena B. on 04/23/2009 7:38 am
Juanita Ward
Why can’t you just be happy for her? You do not have to like her inorder too respect her. She could wear what ever she wants, but settle on that outfit, lopsided  is no consern of yours, why be so negative did she ask you what too wear?
By Juanita Ward on 04/23/2009 3:57 pm
Cheryl Mitchell

Although I admired First Lady Jackie,  I also admire First Lady Michelle.  They both have their own style, and should not be compared to each other.  I love both of them for their individuality.

By Cheryl Mitchell on 04/23/2009 7:41 am
DeBúrca obj

I agree Cheryl. Jackie was a different person from a different time and a different background. Michelle is great just the way she is, a woman for today.

 

By DeBúrca obj on 04/23/2009 9:37 pm
Maggie W

It’s not about her choices in clothing/designers, although I believe she represents this country well in her styles of dress.

 Michelle walks to her her own drummer.  That is rare and what makes her so unique.

By Maggie W on 04/23/2009 7:55 am
Corinne M.

First Lady Michelle Obama has wasted no time with several awe-inspiring achievements.

A little breathless there, don’t you think?  If it’s "awe-inspiring" it’s only because her predecessor did so little.

By Corinne M. on 04/23/2009 8:16 am
Suzanne de Cornelia
Well, as much as I like, applaud and am interested in Michele Obama, had to laugh at two of CNNs female newscasters going bonkers over her. Just every effusive adjective could think of. Way over the top. One was saying she loves that she wears J Crew and mixes up pricey and inexpensive pieces "Just like US!!!"  They sounded like sorority sisters talking about a popular pledge. Was like a SNL skit.
By Suzanne de Cornelia on 04/23/2009 12:42 pm
Deena B.
That’s hysterical!
By Deena B. on 04/23/2009 1:58 pm
Juanita Ward
I bet you walk around with your nose turned up at a lot of fashion, what do you like too wear, come on….. give us a good Laugh?
By Juanita Ward on 04/23/2009 4:02 pm
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