Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama wants you to "lay off his wife." Perhaps if his wife had "laid off" on campaigning for him, everyone would. Michelle Obama was recently the subject of strong criticism for a comment she made that until recently, she'd never in her adult life been "really proud" of America before. Barack is upset that Republican groups are using this and similar comments made by Michelle, in their campaigns. "If they think that they're going to try to make Michelle an issue in this campaign, they should be careful because that I find unacceptable," Barack said. Don't get me wrong -- there is definitely something noble and chivalrous about trying to protect your wife. But Michelle's actions on the campaign trail have made her a legitimate target.
No Safe Card For Presidential Wives
After Barack Obama donned his chain mail to chivalrously protect his wife Michelle from Republican critics, he's been getting the backlash. Obama claimed that making Michelle "an issue" in the campaign was "unacceptable." With all the photo-ops, campaign speeches and fist bumps, Michelle Obama seems to be the most politically-active "non-issue" in recent history.
