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In a Campaign of Joes, Jill Biden Stands Out
In a Campaign of Joes,
Jill Biden Stands Out
GLOSSIES
Oct 16, 2008 6:22 PM CDT

In a Campaign of Joes, Jill Biden Stands Out

(Newser) - The McCain-Palin team's affinity for Joe Six-Pack and Joe the Plumber gets the press, but the Democrats have their own champion of the average Joe (and not just because she's married to one) in Jill Biden, writes Jonathan Van Meter in Vogue. The prospective second lady—college professor; political wife...

Michelle Obama Not Offended by 'That One;' Praises Palin

(Newser) - John McCain set the blogosphere rumbling about racial insensitivities when he referred to Barack Obama as "that one" during their debate last night, but don't count Michelle Obama among the offended. She told CNN's Larry King that the comment barely registered with her. Obama also said she bore no...

'Laura Bush' Novelist Falls for Michelle

Candidate's 'believable' wife 'lives in the same world we do'

(Newser) - The divide between the chattering classes and the average voter comes into sharp focus when spending time with Michelle Obama, novelist Curtis Sittenfeld writes for Time. Sittenfeld's recently released American Wife is about a character clearly based on Laura Bush, who "inspires my affection and sympathy," but Obama...

Late-Night Stars Go Undercover
 Late-Night Stars Go Undercover 
Sep 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT

Late-Night Stars Go Undercover

Stewart and Colbert recreate the controversial cartoon for EW cover

(Newser) - Taking their spoofing of TV into print, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart grace the cover of this week’s Entertainment Weekly in imitation of the Obamas-as-terrorists New Yorker cover that set media of all kinds afire in July. The stunt surely threatens to obscure the question-and-answer session it’s intended...

Guess How Many Cars I Own?
 Guess How Many Cars I Own? 
Sep 22, 2008 8:53 AM CDT

Guess How Many Cars I Own?

13 rides pack McCains' garages, including 2 Jeeps, a pickup, Caddie and foreign cars

(Newser) - The McCains own almost twice as many cars as they do houses, and a few members of the fleet are foreign—despite John McCain’s recent assurances to Detroit that "I've bought American literally all my life.” Thirteen cars are registered to John and Cindy McCain, Newsweek discovered...

Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson On Best Dressed List

(Newser) - It's time once again for People's annual roundup of those beauties who take glamor to another level. And the winners are:
  1. Kate Hudson: Went beyond haute hippy to refined elegance.
  2. Rihanna: The 'do would have been enough to earn her a top spot.
  3. Gwyneth Paltrow: A trim of the hair,
...

For Political Wives, It's All in the Dress
 For Political Wives,
 It's All in the Dress
opinion
Sep 6, 2008 3:14 PM CDT

For Political Wives, It's All in the Dress

McCain, Obama make statements with style

(Newser) - First lady fashions are more than trivial concerns: Their choices reflect on presidential campaigns and hold the power to spark new trends, writes Robin Givhan in the Washington Post. Cindy McCain "has endorsed the status quo" by turning to White House veteran Oscar de la Renta, while Michelle Obama...

Georgia Rep Calls Obamas 'Uppity' Elitists

White Congressman denies racial implications of slam

(Newser) - An Atlanta-area Congressman described Barack and Michelle Obama as belonging to "an elitist class ... that thinks that they’re uppity,” CQPolitics reports. Lynn Westmoreland's comments, inspired by questions about recent speeches by Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama, touched off a linguistic battle over the word's racial implications. "...

How Sarah Palin Instantly Improves McCain's Chances

AK gov. steals Dems' after-glow; could attract indy, Hillary voters

(Newser) - John McCain turned heads by choosing Sarah Palin today as his running mate, and the Weekly Standard explains why she’s the right woman for the job.
  • Democrats just wrapped their glitzy convention, but the Sunday talk shows will be abuzz with Palin chatter.
  • The mother of five softens McCain’
...

Obama Girls Hoped for Jonas Bros, Got Dad Instead

Mom's "surprise" was "Daddy" instead of rockers

(Newser) - Malia and Sasha Obama had hoped that a surprise visit Monday night after their mom’s convention speech was from someone with a little more rock-star quality than their dad, CNN reports. “Is it the Jonas Brothers?” 10-year-old Malia asked when Michelle Obama leaned down on stage to tell...

Tearful Biden Thanks His Del. Constituents

Also apologizes for serial gaffes, praises Michelle Obama

(Newser) - An emotional Joe Biden gave thanks to delegates from his home state of Delaware at the Democratic National Convention today, the New York Times reports. At a private breakfast, Biden said his vice-presidential nod “pales in comparison to the honor I’ve had representing you.” He also apologized...

High Marks for Michelle's Passion, Kennedy's Emotion

Obama cleans up her image as Teddy draws tears

(Newser) - How did the speakers do on the first night of the Democrats’ big show? There’s no shortage of opinions:
  • Mark Halperin, in Time, gives good grades to Caroline Kennedy and Michelle Obama, the latter of whom likely convinced the country she’s ready to be first lady “in
...

Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth
Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth
ANALYSIS
Aug 26, 2008 3:14 AM CDT

Michelle Speech Brings Obamas Back to Earth

Portrayal of an ordinary American family balances hubby's lofty rhetoric

(Newser) - Michelle Obama's rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention kept things down to earth where her husband has the tendency to soar skyward, Roger Simon writes in Politico. She introduced herself as a sister, wife and mother, underscoring the campaign's effort to show the Obamas as an ordinary American family.

Michelle Extols Barack's Values

In convention's first major speech, Mrs Obama seeks to reassure America

(Newser) - Michelle Obama declared "I love this country" Monday as she sought to reassure America that she and husband Barack share their bedrock values, the AP reports. In the first major address at the Democratic National Convention, Obama described herself as a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother,...

Kennedy Speech Among 5 Things to See at DNC

Watch for Clinton supporters, Jesse Jackson

(Newser) - Here's what to watch at the Democratic National Convention tonight, Politico reports:
  1. Ted Kennedy, still recovering from surgery, "is definitely speaking tonight," one Dem said, and plans a memorable torch-passing to Barack Obama.
  2. Michelle Obama will try to sell herself as a strong but inoffensive first lady; whether
...

Way More Than Just Standing By Her Man
Way More Than Just Standing By Her Man
ANALYSIS
Aug 25, 2008 1:59 PM CDT

Way More Than Just Standing By Her Man

Michelle Obama's public service a boon to Barack's rise

(Newser) - When Barack Obama met Michelle Robinson, she was on the fast track at a prestigious Chicago law firm. As the story goes, Obama took her with him when he left to start a public life, surprising Michelle’s friends and family. But Mrs. Obama’s own entrée into not-for-profit...

Michelle Embraces Jill on Trail
 Michelle Embraces Jill on Trail
Aug 24, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

Michelle Embraces Jill on Trail

Biden's wife says the political counterparts 'have chemistry'

(Newser) - Michelle Obama eagerly backed her husband's veep pick this week and welcomed Jill Biden with an embrace at yesterday's rally, People reports. "I've stayed out of this process," Michelle said, "but when he told me his choice I said, 'That's the right choice.' I was like,...

Convention's Focus: All-American Obama
 Convention's Focus: 
 All-American Obama 
ANALYSIS
Aug 18, 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Convention's Focus: All-American Obama

Film, speeches seek to allay fears of Democrat's 'otherness'

(Newser) - Introducing a candidate to voters is a task in every campaign, but no presidential nominee has ever faced the challenge confronting Barack Obama. Next week's Democratic convention will feature an orchestrated roll-out of the Obama story on the candidate's own terms, the New York Times reports. Michelle Obama will headline...

Hillary, Michelle Headline DNC's First 2 Nights

Clinton to speak on anniversary of women's suffrage

(Newser) - Michelle Obama will take center stage the first night of the Democratic National Convention, the Denver Post reports, while Hillary Clinton will headline the next, speaking on the 88th anniversary of US women’s suffrage. “This year's Democratic Convention is the story of people from across the country who...

Obamas Leave for Hawaii
 Obamas Leave for Hawaii 
Aug 8, 2008 4:08 PM CDT

Obamas Leave for Hawaii

Trip is for family time, to see aging grandmother, Dem says

(Newser) - Barack Obama departed for Hawaii today to kick off a week-long vacation with his family, Reuters reports. He’ll take part in a welcoming rally and fundraiser there, but will otherwise rest from campaign rigors. John McCain attacked his rival’s “beach vacation” in light of the hardships facing...

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