Quite a few Republicans I used to bicker with back in the day when saying anything against the president was tantamount to treason have told me that they are supporting Barack Obama. After eight years of Bush, everyone's not only ready to chuck party allegiences, but to chuck a lot of things, like prejudice.
As for me, I'm ready to trade in Laura Bush for a much cooler first lady. I love Michelle Obama. She's not just cool, she's real. When she gave a very impish grin to Maria Shriver's mention of Mitt Romney's good looks during the potential first wives forum, all I wanted to say was "You go, girl!" He might be a total downer on the political stump, and he never pushed the military onto any of his five sons, but damn, that man is good looking.
Black leaders seem to have a problem with Barack Obama. They ought to zone in on Michelle. She exemplifies everything cool about being an African American. She's smart, she's got attitude, she's got sass. She's all that.
I figure if Barack Obama was smart enough to marry this extraordinary woman, he's more than capable of making good decisions were he to become president of the United States. Moreover, I'm confident that should he falter, Michelle would be more than happy to let him know.
