Topic: michelle obama

From MyShingle, we get this thoughtful blog post, from the perspective of a solo practitioner parent: What Michelle Obama Couldn't Have Found at The (So-Called) Fifty Best Law Firms For Women (Posted on August 26, 2008)....

As always, Dahlia Lithwick asks pointed questions: Bill Clinton is a lawyer. Hillary Clinton is a lawyer. Rep. Artur Davis is a lawyer. Michelle Obama is a lawyer. Chuck Schumer is a lawyer. Joe Biden is a lawyer. Ted Kennedy is a lawyer. I have heard virtually all of these people speak poignantly and passionately about the Constitution, the rule of law, and the outrages visited upon the Bill of...

Michelle Obama speaks to Hispanic caucus Michelle Obama told a Hispanic caucus to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday that they should not have to live in fear of raids by immigration agents. Being Hispanic is not against the law... is she talking to illegal alien delegates? Obama told delegates that her husband, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, wants to reform...

Again, the Democratic presidential candidate gave Sen. Hillary Clinton a gracious nod.

Last nights speech by Hillary Clinton was very impressive and may have been the best speech I've heard her give during the campaign. Monday nights speech by Michelle Obama was likewise very good and helped bring her to life for more of the public that may not have heard her speak all that much up until now. But, is it enough? Will Bill Clinton's speech tonight put Obama over the top? So...

I'll let her say it.

Sullivan nails it here. There's no question that if you judge the candidates on their actual lives, rather than mythologies, the Obamas are extremely mainstream and conservative. Married for life, great parents, very humble beginnings, driven meritocrats. No divorce or adultery - and regular religious attendance and faith. And yet they are tagged as elitists and radicals. Yes, they're liberals...

Newly appointed Oregon State Basketball Coach Craig Robinson, Brother of Michelle Obama, gave an exceptional address last night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.Coach Robinson did a formidable job of introducing his little sister Michele Obama to the audience. Coach Robinson has already distinguished himself and has not yet won one basketball game at Oregon State University....