Michelle Obama in the News
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008The Obama campaign is downplaying Michelle Obama’s comments yesterday that “for the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change.”
Some believe this comment means Mrs. Obama has not felt pride for her country. What is the Obama campaign saying?
Traveling Press Secretary Jen Psaki sent the following statement:
“Of course Michelle Obama is proud of her country, which is why she and Barack Obama talk constantly about how their story wouldn’t be possible in any other nation on Earth. What she meant is that she’s really proud at this moment because for the first time in a long time, thousands of Americans who’ve never participated in politics before are coming out in record numbers to build a grassroots movement for change.”
What do you think?
