Melania wins because she's the only lady entered in the "Best First Lady Since 2008 Contest".
Posted on 06/22/2017 3:07:47 PM PDT by drewh
Both Melania Trump and Michelle Obama had modest upbringings: one is White, born in Yugoslavia. The other is Black, raised on the South Side of Chicago. When Melania married Donald Trump in 2005, he was already a real estate magnate. When Michelle married Barack Obama in 1992, he had just become a law school professor.
Both Trump and Obama went on to become president of the United States, and both women who hail from different walks of life, found themselves thrust in the job of first lady.
So who has worn the FLOTUS title best? I submit, Michelle, 53. Not because she was the first Black FLOTUS or because she’s wicked smart or because she’s super stylish or because she has always worked to improve her community, including her legendary Let’s Move! campaign. She endured the most criticism of any first lady, including name-calling, body shaming, and questions about her love for America. Yet she still manages to be a great role model, supportive wife, mother, daughter, and friend.
While Melania is not safe from the cyber bullying, Michelle endured eight years of racist and sexist attacks, not just against her, but also her daughters, Malia, 18, and Sasha, 16. She stood by as racists called for the first Black president of the United States to be hung. Just last month, a man was sentenced for a conviction of making physical threats to Obama and his daughters. By the way, shouldn’t children be left out of political fights?
And toward the end of last year, a West Virginia mayor resigned after agreeing with a social media post that the first lady was an “ape in heels.” Finally, but unfortunately nowhere near the least of the degradation that Michelle endured, a big (and ridiculous) controversy embroiled about of her wearing a sleeveless dress for her first official photo. Some called it “too informal” for the occasion. In other words, she doesn’t belong in the House.
To be fair, Melania, 47, has endured her fair share of criticism. From mockery of her accent to her criticism of her career choice as a model, the new first lady isn’t immune from trolling.
The first lady, who just last week arrived at the White House, came under attack for choosing to stay in New York City while the couple’s son, Barron, 11, completed the school year.
On the campaign trail last summer, nude photos of the former model surfaced, prompting folks to go to social media to shame the woman who would be first lady. Some said things as cruel as “we’ve never before had a first lady who was introduced to her husband by a pimp.” Unlikely supporters like Octavia Spencer rose to her defense. The star of Hidden Figures and The Help, tweeted, “Melania Trump isn’t running for president, her husband is. This is a below the belt attack and shouldn’t be condoned.”
Melania suffered another big blow during the Republican National Convention when she was accused of plagiarizing Michelle’s 2008 Democratic National Convention speech. Because of similarities in speeches, Melania was accused of being poorly educated. Some say she may not have known the speech was plagiarized; others weren’t as sympathetic. Most recently, she endured seeing comedian Kathy Griffin pose for photos holding a mock image of Trump’s bloody head.
Granted since Melania has held the title for less than six months, I shouldn’t be so quick to judge how she’s wearing her title, right? However, history has traditionally been most unkind to Black women, especially those in positions of authority, which is why I think Michelle will go down as the winner of wearing the title best. Not because of her style, but because of her courage and perseverance.
China Dickerson has worked in politics, government, and community organizing for over 10 years. The Charleston, South Carolina, native currently lives in Washington D.C., where she works as a political strategist, and executive director of D.C. Young Democrats. Follow her on Twitter at @MsChinaD
“China Dickerson”
No need to look, just another racist. Probably from Baltimore if you needed another clue.
Best I can recall he was never a practicing lawyer.
Both he and Michelle had to give up their law licenses, but we aren’t allowed to know why.
I’ve seen the tape of her dancing on the “Ellen” show, something was moving in that “woman’s” pants that normal women would not have.
Please don’t inflate Obama academically.... He was never a professor. I am not even sure he actually graduated or went to college or went anywhere to become a lawyer....I mean, why hide an accomplishment? Seriously.
His wife must discus her life as a lie, also. There is much too much on YouTube to not question her.
No, as far as I can see, the Obummers have nothing to brag about, not even the questionable behavior of their children.
Why even post this?? Totally biased author...and we all know there is no contest between Melania and Mooch!!
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China Dickerson
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Howard University School of Law
dmd25 to rdcbn
After he was forced to surrender his law license for reasons that have never been revealed
I wish that someday we would uncover the truth about BHO. We have been fed (and those in power accepted) a pack of lies.
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Agreed!!
So, "law school professor" is what the euphemism for "Chicago bathhouse fluffer" is these days?😀
I have to give the Mooch credit for having.....the biggest package.
In fact, both he and Michelle have been forced to surrender their License to Practice Law.
You have to do something really , really bad to have the Bar pull your license when you are a Black Harvard Law graduate
You have to do something even worse when you are a Black woman Harvard Law Grad
To have a Husband and wife Black Harvard Law grad team both lose their Bar standing is inconceivable, especially ones as politically connected as the Obamas in a place as corrupt as Chicago
China Dickerson has worked in politics, government, and community organizing for over 10 years. The Charleston, South Carolina, native currently lives in Washington D.C., where she works as a political strategist, and executive director of D.C. Young Democrats. Follow her on Twitter at @MsChinaD
Oh he is not biased is he? Melania is gorgeous and What was her name you know zero’s wife.. She is not attractive.. She is a commie..
To be VERY honest, there was never a question about her love for America.
WTP were well aware of the fact MO couldn’t stand US until her other half became president. Even then, she didn’t like us very much. .....
“All of this for a damn flag”...MO
We were certainly given an upgrade when Melania walked into the picture. She gave us The Lords Prayer and first class. Not to forget, she agreed to share her husband with the nation for a few years.
We draw the left’s attention to this recent item:
“’The Melania’ is the hottest trend in plastic surgery”
http://nypost.com/2017/06/21/mom-undergoes-8-surgeries-to-look-like-melania-trump/
MT beats MO hands down.
Period.
Melania wins because she's the only lady entered in the "Best First Lady Since 2008 Contest".
“Michelle endured eight years of racist and sexist attacks, not just against her, but also her daughters, Malia, 18, and Sasha, 16. She stood by as racists called for the first Black president of the United States to be hung. “
When did all of that occur?
I only remember the MSM fawning over her like she was the best thing since sliced bread.
Any criticism the Obama clan received was well deserved.
From O’s leading from behind from the golf course to the wookie screwing up school lunch to the brats condescending, entitled attitudes.
Nice Vogue cover of Moochie Obama.
If Vogue didn't have her name right next to the photo you wouldn't know who they intended it to be.
MOOCHIE AND THE MAGIC WORLD OF PHOTOSHOP
Real Moochie Virtual Moochie 
Don't forget how we were lectured for about 7 years about Moochie's "beautifully toned arms"!
And of course her 5 year "Boob-Belt" phase - Moochie's unique signature fashion style.
Some belts looked like WWE Wrestling Championship Belts.
To some they looked like ammunition belts.
Others thought of them as "Klingon Death Belts".
Anybody with an IQ greater than 12 can see how those things go together. How can you tell everyone to exercise when you have the body of a rhino and the eating habits of a teenage video game player?
She looks like a freak.
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