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Obama Calls Criticism of Wife 'Infuriating'

By JULIE PACE
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WASHINGTON (July 17) - What gets under Barack Obama's skin? Criticism of his wife, Michelle Obama.
In an interview with Glamour magazine, Obama said attacks on his wife are "infuriating." The likely Democratic presidential nominee blamed the conservative press for going after his wife as if she were the candidate.

"If they have a difference with me on policy, they should debate me. Not her," Obama told the magazine.
Michelle Obama has been highly active in her husband's campaign, appearing with him at events and by herself at other times in an effort to help tout his candidacy. She promotes his policy agenda at fundraisers and gives interviews to reporters in support of her husband's views.
An Associated Press-Yahoo poll suggests Michelle Obama has higher favorable ratings than Cindy McCain, wife of presumptive Republican nominee John McCain. However, Michelle Obama's unfavorable ratings are also higher.
Michelle Obama came under fire in February when she said she was proud of her country for the first time in her adult life. She later clarified her remark, saying she has always been proud of her country and was particularly proud to see so many people involved in the political process.
Obama said the attacks are ironic because his wife is "the most quintessentially American woman I know."


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Michelle Obama, 44, has worked as a lawyer and hospital executive. The couple has two daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.
The Internet has been a double-edged sword for the Obama campaign. While it's allowed them to organize supporters and raise millions of dollars, Obama said it's also provided a vehicle for rumors and myths to spread quickly.
"It's very hard to catch up," he said.
Glamour's editor-in-chief also interviewed McCain. Full interviews with both candidates were scheduled to appear in the magazine's October issue.
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Youfowler

08:08 AMJul 27 2008

If you make anti American remarks about my country then start crying picking on me .Osama obama and his wife are communist.

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MGolaszewski

10:30 PMJul 26 2008

It's politics. The minute she opened her mouth in a public forum, that made her fair game. If she can't take it, she should stay on the sidelines and be quiet.

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Sawfingers

12:08 PMJul 24 2008

If Obama doesn't want his wife criticized, then she should keep a low profile.

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Boytoocool1

08:31 PMJul 22 2008

michelle obama is a skank

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Stekathy

07:08 AMJul 21 2008

Those that suggest that Michelle Obama has been treated fairly are clearly those that support Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. McCain. If it had been you wife or husband's reputation or loyalty being questioned, you would be in an uproar! I do believe that Sen. Clinton was treated somewhat unfairly but so was Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain. The remark that Michelle Obama made about being proud of her country was to emphasize the fact that She could clearly see that this country was moving in a different direction then that of the past prejudices and hatred. That was my impression of that remark. Others have painted the remark as unAmerican, which isn't the case.

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Stekathy

07:07 AMJul 21 2008

Those that suggest that Michelle Obama has been treated fairly are clearly those that support Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. McCain. If it had been you wife or husband's reputation or loyalty being questioned, you would be in an uproar! I do believe that Sen. Clinton was treated somewhat unfairly but so was Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain. The remark that Michelle Obama made about being proud of her country was to emphasize the fact that She could clearly see that this country was moving in a different direction then that of the past prejudices and hatred. That was my impression of that remark. Others have painted the remark as unAmerican, which isn't the case.

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Dus48

02:51 PMJul 20 2008

AGREE WITH LELWHA.WHY SHOULD MICHELLE OBAMA BE GIVEN SPECIAL TRATMENT. SHE ASKED FOR IT.IF YOU ONLY STARTED LOVING YOUR COUNTRY AFTER YOUR HUSBAND WAS NOMINATED BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.THATS NOT VERY FAIR.SO NOW YOU FACE SOME OF WHAT OTHER CANDIDATES HAVE GONE THROUGH.I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT OBAMA IS INFURIATED AT THIS.

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Youfowler

01:29 PMJul 20 2008

She is scum just like him.

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Lelwha

12:10 PMJul 20 2008

TOTALLY AGREE THAT AS UNFAIR TO HILLARY AS THE OBAMAS WERE,WHY SHOULD MICHELLE GET SPECIAL TREATMENT?SHE WAS WILLING TO BE CRITICAL AND OPENLY MAKE REMARKS ABOUT NOT BEING PROUD OF THIS COUNTRY-SO GUESS WHAT ?? MICHELLE, TAKE YOUR TURN IN THE HOT BOX-GO MCCAIN

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Dondog71

07:56 AMJul 20 2008

I wouldn't think that he would care, muslims don't respect women.

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