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To: bigbob

“The tug of war between Michelle Obama and Rahm Emanuel for the president’s spiritual or political soul contributed to a White House that was far more disorganized and friction-filled than the public perception holds. Kantor reports that then-White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was often deployed to push back against the first lady, informing her that she couldn’t take a private vacation on a state visit, spend large amounts on White House redecoration, or buy expensive clothes. “


20 posted on 01/07/2012 9:06:35 AM PST by mojitojoe (SCOTUS.... think about that when you decide to sit home and pout because your candidate didn't win)
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To: mojitojoe
Gibbs was often deployed to push back against the first lady

All the reviews I've read portray Obama as weak, scared and whipped. He avoids her, uses others to corral her, is afraid of her wrath.

I hope this book gets a lot of play. It's a damning look at the Wimp.

41 posted on 01/07/2012 12:22:28 PM PST by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: mojitojoe
Robert Gibbs was often deployed to push back against the first lady, informing her that she couldn’t take a private vacation on a state visit, spend large amounts on White House redecoration, or buy expensive clothes.

Guess who won that battle.

52 posted on 01/07/2012 2:30:07 PM PST by AU72
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