Michell Obama: We're not doing this again

[bigdarryl]

She was speaking about running for President again if Obama looses http://cliffschecter.bravenewfilms.org/blog/22908-mrs-barack-obama-we-re-not-doing-this-again
Mrs. Barack Obama: 'We're not doing this again'.

[NewJeffCT]

1. I must say

all three major candidates - Clinton, Obama & Edwards - have very impressive spouses.

[midnight]

2. Campaigning is tough on family's. I'm in complete amazement

how well everyone has been doing this. But if her husband wants to remain in politics it goes with the territory.

[bigdarryl]

3. he's not new to politics he's been in politics for 11 years locally and nationally

[TokenWasp]

16. In terms of a Presidential election, that's about as "new" as it gets. n/t

[MonkeyFunk]

4. I suspect she's just a little overwhelmed by the schedule

but if he loses, I expect he'll run again.

[bigdarryl]

5. I don't think he will run again if he knows he will loose again mainly because....

who ever gets in the white house republican or democrat after eight years who ever the Vice President is will automatically get the nomination and if Obama tries to run again from outside of the party machine he looses again based on that i don't think he will run again until at least 16 years from now. Most Senators who run for President and loose and try and run again don't make it the second time around. look at Biden and Gore who both ran twice and lost twice.

[indimuse]

6. threat....

or promise...? ha

[Essene]

7. If she said that... she needs to sit out of the campaign for a while

Cuz that's just begging for people to get into their personal business.

[TokenWasp]

8. WOW....reminds me of a petulent child.

"Well I'll just take my ball and go home then!"

He doesn't get elected President after only 11 years in politics and he'll never run again (at least not as a married man)?

Whatever happened to "if at once you don't succeed..."?

Look at some of the great comebacks in recent political history: Gore, Nixon, Reagan...maybe McCain. There is a reason why putting up a completely new crop of candidates every four years doesn't work - perseverance, longevity (including growth, maturity, etc.)and name recognition are key. It's not like Obama is a Joe Biden who will never get any closer.

[KittyWampus]

13. #1. Being a Senator isn't a consolation prize. It's an honor. #2. Talented/gifted people often

seek new challenges. #3. Maybe the Obama family wants more quality time in their lives.

[TokenWasp]

17. If they have something better to do...

...then maybe they should go ahead and do it. The Presidency is a lifetime commitment and will forever change their lives. If they need more family time or a different challenge (you know, something better than being the leader of the free world), then move along.

[Raven]

9. I met her in Hanover NH last summer. She had their two girls

with her. She stopped to talk and I asked her how she managed such a hectic schedule. She laughed and said it was difficult and that she and the girls were returning to Chicago that day because she had a PTA meeting in the morning and was supposed to bring the orange juice. Very impressive woman, very normal, very likeable.

[indimuse]

10. JE and His wife would never make that comment..

Now or never....no resolve!...WHAT does that statement really mean? How committed to "WE The People" are they..? I think she wants to get back to her MORE Important positions on The Board of Chicago Hosp...and Center on Foreign Council..Tree HOuse Foods. as Obama puts it..."I'm just sayin..."

[KittyWampus]

14. It's pretty clear Edwards will keep running for POTUS no matter how many times he loses.

[Little Star]

22. .

[Bluerthanblue]

25. you aren't Elizabeth are you?

I'm just sayin...

Unless you are, you are only giving idle speculation.

I'm just sayin....

[smalll]

35. You got that right -

Edwards will keep running day after day, month after month, year after year, dragging his wife around with him on multiple 36-hour campaign marathons. Cancer, schmancer; win or die! (Or maybe die, then win -- with the sympathy vote.) :puke:

[indimuse]

36. vile your are!

..

[BootinUp]

11. I guess shes saying its a tough haul

and its uglier than she imagined.

[boston bean]

12. In other words she is saying:

you better vote for the black man now, cause he won't do it again.

[KittyWampus]

15. it takes a twisted mind to come up with such a screwed up slant. Congratulations

[boston bean]

18. Actually I think I'm pretty savvy and don't get in awe of candidates

it is politics after all.

[Bluerthanblue]

30. I think it is pretty rude- and racist. While I agree

that the Idolization of candidates is a big problem (across the board) What is with "the black man" shit?

I'm dissapointed- not something I expected to read with your name attached.

:(

[indimuse]

32. agreed!

....

[robbedvoter]

19. Didn't Obama also say he wouldn't run in 2008? And..who's Michell?

And I agree with the hidden message: "you only get one shot at me, don't mess it up - I warned you!

[BlueManDude]

20. Obama will not even run for re-election to his Senate seat. Bank on it.

[Little Star]

21. Shows lack of commitment to her country. How many other

president's families had to go through this process more than once before winning. Her motto: give up on first try because her convictions are not important enough. I'll take my ball and go home. Nice attitude!

[SoxFan]

29. meathead

[mnhtnbb]

23. Hey Michelle, if your heart isn't in it, why don't you get Barack to quit?

Let the two candidates who have 100% support from their spouse fight it out: John and Hillary.

[midlife_mo_Jo]

24. Like a woman in labor

You forget.

You do it again.

:)

[Bluerthanblue]

26. spoken like someone

who has been there.

I agree- and I like the way you put it.

:hi:

[midlife_mo_Jo]

37. Been there, done that, hon. :)

Love 'em all, and enjoyed every minute, but I'm so glad I'm past that stage!

:rofl:

[BenDavid]

27. It’s Not the “Kumbayah” That Gets Things Done, Mrs Obama.

[Barack_America]

28. Wow. Some of you people are really awful. n/t

[sandnsea]

31. I think they decided this at the get-go

They're running now because of the girls. They don't want to drag them through this when they're teen-agers.

[Proud2BAmurkin]

33. If a husband said that everyone would say it was obnoxious because

it is.

[mnhtnbb]

34. If at first you don't succeed...QUIT!