Back in June, the New York Times weighed in approvingly on Mrs. Obama’s progress, dubbing her “now a softer presence.”
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Extreme Made-Over (Michelle Obama Edition)
Back in June, the New York Times declares Mrs. Obama — oh, happy day — “no longer a novice.” Michelle Obama, you’ve come so far! You...And still:
By the standards of a national political campaign, Mrs. Obama does maintain a somewhat limited schedule…Most of the time she is at home taking care of the couple’s 10- and 7-year-old daughters, a choice that advisers hope will pay dividends among women of all races who can relate to her priorities.
And a choice that Mrs. Obama, presumably, hopes will “pay dividends among” her daughters themselves. But yes, tactics, tactics, strategy and what “advisers hope” first and foremost. And isn’t it great that Mrs. Obama is now so presentable? Just in time.
Liz Cox Barrett is a writer at CJR.