How Michelle Became the Popular Obama

First lady stays above the fray, elevating her image

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 18, 2009 1:47 PM CST

(Newser) – Her days as a lightning rod on the campaign trail firmly behind her, Michelle Obama has polished her image in a paradoxical way for a political wife: by steering clear of politics. She's a familiar presence on the national scene, and her poll numbers are... Read full story »

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