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Michelle Obama to Appear on Oprah Winfrey Program Highlighting Military Families
Politics Daily was told by a White House source that Mrs. Obama will use the show, airing Jan. 27, to unveil a national campaign to help and honor military families. Aiding military families -- at a time when American soldiers are engaged in conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq -- is already one of the top issues Mrs. Obama champions.
(Next Thursday, Mrs. Obama flies to Columbia, S.C., to visit Fort Jackson, where she will merge her other main issue -- obesity and fitness -- with the tough home situation many military families face when a loved one deploys.)
On the Winfrey show, Mrs. Obama will have a one-on-one segment with the host -- a friend, supporter and fundraiser for President Obama. The program will also feature NBC's Tom Brokaw and journalist/author Bob Woodward, who will also talk about the hardships facing soldiers and their families.
It's well known that Winfrey and the Obamas are close; they last saw each other last month when Winfrey was among those celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors. Winfrey also was given entrée to the White House in 2009 to tape "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special." A few weeks after the Obamas moved into the White House in 2009, Winfrey made another visit there to interview the first lady for an O magazine cover story.
The First Lady's Week in Review
On Thursday, Mrs. Obama gave Wal-Mart a giant boost by appearing at an event marking the retail giant's decision to repackage, reformulate and reprice their grocery products to encourage healthier eating.
On Wednesday night, she hosted a state dinner with President Obama to honor Chinese President Hu Jintao. Earlier in the day, Mrs. Obama appeared at Howard University in Washington to tout new programs with the Chinese to encourage language learning as well as cultural and travel exchanges.
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Michelle Obama, Has more class and Beauty than any first lady we have ever had in the past, and probably will ever have.
MICHELLE OBAMA HAS MORE CLASS AND BEAUTY THAN ANY OTHER WOMAN IN THE WORLD.
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Michelle Obama has the right to choose her style, her designer or whatever she chooses to wear. She has, in the past worn american designers creation, and if she likes a design from another designer,who is not an American, she has the right to decide. Oscar de la Renta is trying to get all the business, that's all. I'm sure the people that worked on mrs. Obama's dress one or more were americans.They are everywhere.
January 30 2011 at 12:46 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyMichelle Obama's endorsement of Wal Mart is a huge coup for Wal Mart, whose owners and managers are devout followers of the Republican agenda, embodied by Dick Cheney. At each store around the country, hundreds of pounds of food is thrown into the garbage compactor each and every day. Much of this food could be distributed to the homeless. And not too long ago, they removed all organic processed food (such as canned beans) from their shelves. It will be interesting to see how they do with this healthier food campaign.
January 29 2011 at 3:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyShe is concerned about what kids eat, but what about the program "Skins." Has she said a word about that? I think I would be more concerned about what kids are watching on TV.
January 22 2011 at 12:48 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI admire the First Lady and her causes, she practices what she preaches. But Michelle, please, why Oprah? I have to say I won't likely watch because I have overdosed on that woman. Too bad you couldn't find another venue for your tribute to the military families.
January 21 2011 at 11:28 PM Report abuse Permalink -3 rate up rate down ReplyTime to start calling some shows as just politics Oprah is using her power and money to push her politcal favorites The rest of us don't have that equal chance. To tell the truth Ms Obama stated that right after she became first lady that she wold get better housing for the troops 2 years later and NOTHING Unless she was talking about in Iraq
January 21 2011 at 5:50 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down ReplyOprah, yes, but, the Royal Wedding, NO!!! Class, those Brits....
January 21 2011 at 4:45 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyThe two greatest and most influential Americans today = Oprah & Michelle
January 21 2011 at 3:41 PM Report abuse Permalink -8 rate up rate down ReplyMichelle Obama is the First Lady because her husband was elected. She has to do something to maintain a public image that will benefit her husband in 2012 and you can bet she will be getting all the TV coverage she can until the election. Their family is enjoying an elegant lifestyle and living in the White House, which belongs to the American people, and they are mere tenants for 4 years. How do we just a First Lady? By their dress, their attitude, their projects?
January 21 2011 at 3:16 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down Reply
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