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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 03:50 AM

    Let the comparisons begin

    Which "First Lady" will she be compared to? Do people think she could be the new Jacqueline Kennedy? The next Eleanor Roosevelt? ...Maybe the next Hillary Clinton? ;)

    She will of course be none of these. She will be an original & very well might create another icon for future generations. Actually, the First Lady she reminds me most of is the one portrayed by Sigourney Weaver in the movie Dave. A charismatic, blisteringly intelligent woman who will use her position to reflect attention on the issues and endeavors important to her. I, for one, would welcome this drastic and refreshing change (or more accurately - revival) in American politics.

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