08.26.08
Michelle Obama Has the 2nd Toughest Job in America
Posted in Politicking tagged barack obama, commentary, michelle obama, politics, strong black woman at 9:17 am by slimjackson
Michelle Obama may have one of the toughest jobs in America, if we want to call it that. Not only is she expected to be a Strong Black Woman, but she is expected to be the perfect wife, the perfect mom, the perfect speaker, and Barack’s number 1 supporter. We could say this isn’t much different than any other 1st or potential 1st Lady, but let’s be serious…it’s different. To a certain extent, she’s being praised for exceeding expectations that should be pretty standard. If married, a woman in general should be a great supporter of her husband, a great mother to her children, and strive to be a great individual overall. The fact that she’s an African American only makes the spotlight burn hotter.
Given Barack’s long standing political aspirations, I’m sure that he was well aware of what he had when he met her. I mean c’mon. She’s a lawyer with degrees from Princeton and Harvard. With or without him, she would have been powerful. Combine that with the machine that is her husband, and the media has the ultimate Strong Black Woman right now. But what about other Black women in politics? Condoleezza Rice, who has sat in a pretty high level position in a President’s cabinet, has not even garnered close to the support and national attention that Michelle has. Granted, she sits in an administration that has become associated with the term “Miserable Failure”. I’m sure that she is equally as strong. She’s clearly articulate. She clearly carries a ton of responsibility on a day to day basis. Unfortunately, anything associated with Bush seems to crash and burn. Even his own party has abandoned him. Shame, shame, shame.
Nonetheless, Michelle has her work cut out for her. Honestly, I admire her, but I wouldn’t want to be her (Nor would I want to be Barack for that matter). She should have a music compilation put together. She could get permission of Tupac’s people and call it “All Eyes on Me Part II”.
Jaclynn said,
August 26, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Wow…I absolutely agree. I have to say I love her though BUT she definitely has some serious opinions…and sista-girl ain’t trying to hold them in.
slimjackson said,
August 26, 2008 at 10:19 pm
She may have some serious opinions, but she definitely isn’t Rev. Wright or Jackson right now. She can walk more of a fine line because of who she is and what she is expected to do. Ain’t nuttin wrong with that…unless she gets caught out there with a real ignorant sound bite. The media get a hold of one of those and it’s a wrap.
Jolie Fatale said,
August 28, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I love Michelle. I think that she represents what we dont see in the media but is prevalent throughout the Black Community. Strong, Educated Black Women who love their children and adore their husbands.
Vanessa aka Miss V said,
August 29, 2008 at 10:43 am
Yeah, I love Michelle, too… and I also respect her for all of her accomplishments. She will make an AWESOME First Lady.
prometheustherebel said,
August 30, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I’m so thankful for Michelle as she will serve as a great role model for African American women, and women in general. She backs up her convictions with reasoning and logic, is a great speaker and loves her family. Honestly, I think we’re twice as luck if we elect Barack because we will see a great person embody the role of First Lady as well.
I’m still reeling from her Monday night speech. She’s a not so secret weapon, I tell you.