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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:00 AM

Isn't she lovely?

In her prime-time speech Monday, Michelle Obama foiled her harshest detractors and perhaps even won over Middle America.
By Rebecca Traister

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  • Tuesday, August 26, 2008 06:52 AM

    Are we electing Michelle?

    No one denies Ms. Obama is very smart and pretty, and can give speeches. She certainly stands head and shoulders above Stepford wife Cindy McCain. However, when Bill Clinton dragged his wife into government, it seemed quite odd and inappropriate. "They" have not been elected, after all. It seems anti-democratic.

    Same thing is happening here. Can someone explain to me why unelected 'relatives' become players in the Party, and perhaps even get a policy role later?

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