Michelle Obama's Poll Numbers Slide
When Michelle Obama moved into the White House, she instantly became one of the most famous first ladies in history, a symbol of racial pride, a victor in the battle of the sexes and the picture of a modern woman, mother and wife.
But from her days on the campaign trail to her residency in the White House, Obama’s favorability rating has been in flux, from a low of 48 percent in June 2008 to a peak of 72 percent last March to a slide to 61 percent in a recent Gallup Poll.
That 11-point stumble – some might call it a tumble – seems at odds with the focus of a White House publicity team that is carefully crafting her image and building a decidedly current, wholesome, upbeat brand. But while Obama has broadened the reach of her office, White House observers say that the role and projects she has embraced so far are seen by some as disappointingly traditional.
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Don't panic!
Since when are there poll numbers for the first lady, are you guys serious. Who cares.
SABINE
I KNOW THAT I WILL GET A LOT OF FEDBACK ON THIS, BUT I THINK MO IS ATTRACTIVE AND LOOKED NICE TODAY. HAVING SAID THAT, I DONT SEE WHERE SHE IS DOING ANYTHING AS FIRST LADY. GET WITH THE PROGRAM MO!
Doc H
:-} :-) :-( :-{ progress
The Punisher
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Michelle won’t be friends with me on Facebook. :-(
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Lemure
Conservative and Proud, that's gone too far. It doesn't help to compare the woman to an ape. Just makes you look bad.
noblinkster
So who cares about her poll numbers?
Markster
Who cares about Michelle's popularity?
sammer
What nice blend of hate and patriotism we have here on Foxnation.
sammer
Laura Bush’s Staff:
McBride, Anita B. Assistant to the president and chief of staff to the first lady $168,000.00
Harder, Cherie S. Special asistant to the president for domestic policy and director of project of the first lady $108,000.00
Niemiec, Sally M. Press secretary to the First Lady $90,000.00
Miller, Sonja M. Deputy chief of staff to the first lady $84,700.00
Ballard, Deanna M. Director of scheduling for the First Lady $75,000.00
Marshall, Misty C. Director of correspondence for the first lady $59,700.00
Etter, Marisa L. Deputy director of scheduling for the First Lady $50,000.00
Lineweaver, Lindsey M. Special assistant and personal aide to the first lady $47,500.00
Donoghue , Tarah C. Deputy press secretary to the First Lady $43,000.00
Block, Jonathan F. Assistant press secretary to the First Lady $39,000.00
LWOS
Where is your list of MICHELLE'S Staff and their Pay???
Run out of "characters" with which to list them?
Do you think MICHELLE has any LESS staff or pays them LESS??? In your Dreams my friend.........in your Dreams.
sammer
Who cares! I think I learned in elementary school that the President's wife doesn't have any Constitutional powers.
LWOS
I care............HER HUSBAND DOES. Helloooooooo
BJD55
Agree 100% and I own a women's clothing store.
hipgrammie
@Barbarella
the rest of the list of personal assistants to First Lady Obama includes:
16. $50,000 - Jarvis, Kristen E. (Special Assistant for Scheduling and Traveling Aide To The First Lady)
17. $45,000 - Lechtenberg, Tyler A. (Associate Director of Correspondence For The First Lady)
18. $43,000 - Tubman, Samanth a (Deputy Associate Director, Social Office)
19. $40,000 - Boswell, Joseph J. (Executive Assistant to the Chief Of Staff to the First Lady)
20. $36,000 - Armbruster, Sally M. (Staff Assistant to the Social Secretary)
21. $35,000 - Bookey, Natalie (Staff Assistant)
22. $35,000 - Jackson, Deilia A. (Deputy Associate Director of Correspondence for the First Lady)
TOTAL = $1,591,200 IN ANNUAL SALARIES
(Note: This does not include makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, and "First Hairstylist" Johnny Wright, 31, both of whom traveled aboard Air Force One to Europe .)
Note: Mrs. Bush had one personal assistant
Mrs. Clinton had three personal assistants
Marine-e5
Are there any white people in this bunch and if there are how many are SOCILIST?
johngaltspeaking
What's the one about silk purses?
angiesoverthis
She has poll numbers? SHOCKER!
OldAncientOne
You mean a first lady actually has poll numbers. I'm scratching my head.
stoptheinsanity
I didn't know she had any