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Michelle O. 'Doing a Great Job:' Laura Bush

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(AP) – Michelle Obama's performance as first lady is getting high marks from her predecessor, Laura Bush. Speaking after a change-of-command ceremony for the USS Texas submarine in Connecticut, Bush said today she's watched the current first lady from afar and is impressed.

Bush says "she's doing a great job," and says being first lady is like being a member of a club that very few people get to be part of. Bush says it's "been great to be back home" in Texas after 8 years in the White House, and she's enjoying private life. Bush says she's been working on a book and is busy helping put together President George W. Bush's presidential library.

Laura Bush smiles in front of the USS Texas submarine after the Change of Command in Groton, Conn., today.
Laura Bush smiles in front of the USS Texas submarine after the Change of Command in Groton, Conn., today.   (AP Photo)
In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo first lady Michelle Obama walks alongside Laura Bush.
In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo first lady Michelle Obama walks alongside Laura Bush.   (AP Photo)
First Lady Michelle Obama.
First Lady Michelle Obama.   (AP Photo/)
President Barack Obama, with his wife Michelle Obama, speaks during a reception for ambassadors in the Grand Foyer at The White House.
President Barack Obama, with his wife Michelle Obama, speaks during a reception for ambassadors in the Grand Foyer at The White House.   (AP Photo)
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Wraith
Jul 31, 09 4:19 PM CDT
Hardest part for her picking out a name for GW's book, he attempted to name it Mein Kampf only to discover it had already been taken by one of his earlier idols Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jul 31, 09 4:42 PM CDT
At least Michelle didn't suffer the biggest insult of all; GB's blessing. Reply
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Reader64481089
Jul 31, 09 4:46 PM CDT
Hope Cheney doesn't hear about Laura Paying Michelle a compliment, hell he may have her water boarded. Reply
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Jayster999
Jul 31, 09 4:57 PM CDT
Do you guys realize how petty and catty you sound? LB pays a compliment to your favorite affirmative action skank and you find fault with it. You left-wingers are never satisfied--I guess that's why you steal from others who earn their way in life. Reply
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lasty58
Jul 31, 09 7:53 PM CDT
Do you realize how petty you sound? Three people made jokes, then you got offended. No one found fault with her support.
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