A New York Times photographer said Ann Romney is “not very exciting,” while noting that First Lady Michelle Obama has “pizzazz and style.”
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“I’m saying this as a foreigner: when I look at Ann Romney, I see someone who [is] a very traditional American, well-to-do, well-dressed woman,” New York Times photographer James Hill told Buzzfeed. “Everything’s in the right place. It’s all very neat tidy, but it’s maybe not very exciting.”
The comments were featured in a story titled, “Ann Romney’s Photo Problem,” documenting how mainstream media photographers have not photographed Romney as well as they have Obama.
“Ann is more likely to be awkwardly cropped, hidden by a shadow, or photographed at an awkward angle, writer Amy Odell observed.
Buzzfeed noted that Romney “hasn’t created the same intrigue as Michelle Obama.”
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“She wears Oscar de la Renta, like many first ladies before her (a label Michelle has never worn),” Buzzfeed reported. “She has a horse that competes in the sport of dressage, the point and rules of which remain murky to most Americans.”
“She just doesn’t have the same cool factor has Michelle,” Buzzfeed explained.
Hill, who is British, heaped praise on the First Lady.
“When you see Michelle Obama, you’re seeing somebody who’s different, he told Buzzfeed. “Who’s more brick-breaker, who’s tall and sort of has pizzazz and style, and is very self-confident as well. You see that.”
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Preibus told the online publication, “I think there’s a lot of great photos of her. She’s a pretty lady.”
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To each his own. I think Mrs.Romney is a very classy lady who has always been proud of her country.
Exactly!! Her pride is always there.. not just when it suits her!
Which, as a conservative, rich, white woman, is boring.
Which, as a conservative, rich, white woman, is boring.
And the Obama's are not rich. It is really funny how politicians, dems and repubs. go to Washington and come out millionaires!
Billy Massey -What is exciting about Michelle Obummer??????????????????
Just purchased a $35 million dollar mansion in Hawaii- WHERE DID THAT $$$ COME FROM?
Wonder if he'll share a couple spare bedrooms for people in need?
I mean grams is benefiting too from whereever this $$$ came from
I don't know, Joan. Maybe it's her personality. She's not bland, she doesn't blend into the background, she has an easy air of self-confidence, she doesn't own horses that compete in dressage events (seriously, I can't think of anything less exciting). There are so many reasons for why she's more exciting than white bread Ann Romney.
You seem to have an issue with the word White. You a closet racist maybe? Resist we much.
You seem to have an issue with the word White. You a closet racist maybe? Resist we much.
Mr. Doran; the Obamas are not rich? According to information released by the White House on May of 2011, their net worth is given as between 1.8 million and 12 million dollars. As we have become accustomed, the exact amounts is obfuscated. But even 1.8 million dollars in 'assets' is well within the 'rich' range. At least as far as I'm concerned.
Gov. Romney is also rich. He doesn't hide it – nor does he flaunt it. The difference is Gov. Romney made his fortune running businesses and building the economy, while the President absorbed his money from others.
Kelley, the word "white" is what is generally referred to as an adjective. Adjectives are words used to describe something. The woman is white. She is also booorrrriiinnnggg.
And Archie, you misspelled "ruining." You used "building" instead.
Tom Doran, the Obamas were worth 1 million before he became president. HOW could he amassed that amount of money while being a 'community organizer.' He is smoke and mirrors.
Tom Doran – Maybe you're a multi-millionaire and $12 million dollars net worth for public service doesn't seem like a lot to you, but it sure does to me! The Obamas have lived the high life since they were married and it just keeps getting better. I guess maybe you don't mind paying for it, but I do.
Tom Doran Curious to know where they got the 35 million dollars to buy the mansion in Hawaii ……
As a Canadian Michelle Obama is just as much a liar as her husband! The speech she gave at the DNC was full of lies -
if you have studied the Obama's as I have. She said they met in College – SHE WAS FINISHED COLLEGE 3 YRS BEFORE.
HE STARTED! Said they were busy paying school loans & drove a car with holes in the floor- yet they LIVED IN HYDE PK.
MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE IN CHICAGO!- SHE'S A Mooch- spending 17 million Dollars on Vacations – she dressed like a.
complete Ho when she went to that children's event TIGHT BLACK PANTS THAT ONLY A HO WOULD WEAR- ANN WOULD.
RESTORE GRACE & CLASS TO THE WHITE HOUSE- instead of the constant partying going on at the WH- This journalist.
like most journalists these days don't have one clue!
Sherri, please post links that verify all of your claims..
Thank you!
As a Canadian, Michelle…
Michelle Obama isn't a Canadian.
As a Canadian, Michelle…
Michelle Obama isn't a Canadian.
Sorry- remarks from a Canadian I meant to say.
You should also go over the rest of your post and correct the many factual errors. I don't know where you studied the Obamas (plural, not possesive), but you've got lots of errors. And where do you get off calling the First Lady of the United States a 'Ho'? Jeez, lady, stay north of the border.
Lewis Neidhardt When Michelle gets to be Ann's age, we will see how she is doing. Prediction: She will be one angry bitch, she and BO will be separated When she walks her butt will look like a couple of battling volkswagon beetles. She won't be living in the US
Really despicable comments. OUR First Lady has more class in her little finger than you will ever have in your lifetime.
Lewis Neidhardt,is another one that thinks they are perfect. there called typos get over it !
Lewis Neidhardt,is another one that thinks they are perfect. there called typos get over it !
Hey Lewis Neidhartt, You need to get an education. I understood exactly what she meant the first time I read it. Sherri's statement: "As a Canadian Michelle Obama is just as much a liar as her husband! The speech she gave at the DNC was full of lies – …" IS VERY CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD BY ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON WILLING TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SIMPLY FROM THE CONTEXT. OF THE STATEMENT. The absurdity of your comment derives from your lack of understanding that people who post sound bites on these type forums are not attempting to writing college level formal papers. But the Context of the statement and a little knowledge of the subject clearly reveals what Sherri clearly meant. If you're for O'Bama, then simply state you are for O'Bama, instead of doing a hatchet job on another poster. Courtesy goes a long way to people trying to understand each other, rather than putting each other down via using Sophistical retorts.
AND are TOTALLY in the tank for the Obamas!
As a fellow Canadian I am embarrassed for your ignorance and racism and there is no class or grace to your remarks.
Writing that the Obamas met in college isn't a typo, it's just wrong.
Writing that Michelle finished college three years before Barack started isn't a typo, it's just wrong.
Writing that they lived in Hyde Park upon getting married isn't a typo. It was years after they got married they moved there.
All the other bullshit she wrote are her own opinions, which she is certainly entitled to. She's not, however, entitled to her own facts.
Married to an American spend six months of the year in USA own a home & know what is going on. You need to do a study on Michelle Obama. She's an accomplished liar. She lost her Law Licence to Practice Law- (go to the Illinois Bar) – thought to be extortion. She is a complete phony. Fact check her speech. BTW her husband is gay. Belongs to an upscale bath house in Chicago with Ralm the snake- gays were amazed when Barry ran for President & then Won! ha. The marriage was arranged by Jesse Jackson whose daughter was a good friend of Michelle's & Michelle spent many days at the Jackson house. The agenda was to 'get a black President into office – Jackson Sr. was very unpopular then they took a look at this son who had too many issues – they then decided on Barry (whose correct name BTW is Barry Soetoro not Barack Obama) lol Obama belonged to the 'down under' club at the Rev Wright racist church where he would arrange marriages for black gay men to make them look respectable – & since nobody wanted to marry the hate-filled Michelle they teamed her up with Obama – anything else you want to know just ask me. Looks like you don't know anything typice brain-dead Leftie!
Arturo, reading her comment, I immediately saw that courtesy would have been lost on her. I should, perhaps, have addressed the false claims she made about where they met, where they lived, and when they went to college. Everything she posted, except for her opinions, were false.
You are really full of shit, Sherri.
You are really full of shit, Sherri.
Sherri Ellmore, did you know Romney is the head of the KKK and likes to take it up the bottom by Muslim terrorists?
Sherri Ellmore, did you know Romney is the head of the KKK and likes to take it up the bottom by Muslim terrorists?
Sherri, neither Michelle nor Barack 'lost' their licenses. They both voluntarily changed their status to inactive. You seem to believe every urban legend that hits your inbox without checking the facts. It's common knowledge, and I have heard both of them say that they met, not in college, but when they both worked at the Sidley Austin law practice. Michelle finished her undergraduate degree in 1985, Barack in 1983.
Sherri, neither Michelle nor Barack 'lost' their licenses. They both voluntarily changed their status to inactive. You seem to believe every urban legend that hits your inbox without checking the facts. It's common knowledge, and I have heard both of them say that they met, not in college, but when they both worked at the Sidley Austin law practice. Michelle finished her undergraduate degree in 1985, Barack in 1983.
I can see why would think those things are true if you get your news from completely unrealiable sources, Sherri. I'd expect better from someone associated with World Impact Bible Institute. I am guessing they don't teach research there. If they did you'd know what a credible source is.
I KNOW my comment is 100% true because I read it on the internet!
Annie and to all, my criticism addressed to lewis Neidhardt, does not condone Sherri's Ad Hominem comments toward Michelle O'bama, I do not know if they are true or false, so I must assume they are false until proven otherwise. Besides that, She is not running for President, her husband is. However, I will be voting for Romney, based solely the poor performance of the President. In less than four years, President O'Bama increased the United States Debt by near 5 Trillion Dollars, which is exceeds the National debt increase over the full 8 yearsof President George W. Bush, and with little to show for all that spending. And GWB had to respond to a direct military attack upon the United States by Muslims. And a few other matters which I believe to be harmful to the Citizens of our Country, particularly – our CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS.
Lewis Neidhardt I suggest you need to do some Fact Checking, Sherri is correct.
Karol, please tell me what she is correct about. I went through her post, and, except for her thinking Michelle is a 'ho', all of her assertions were bogus. Maybe you and she are on the same mailing list, but urban myths do not equal facts.
Lewis Neidhardt See my post above. Take it or leave it. Not up for debate.
Lewis – Of course the only thing you can do is to put someones grammer skills down. LOL! You brainwashed, kool-aid drinking, liberal fool. Why don't you do some studying yourself. You will find that your "celebrity wanna-be first couple" have sucked you in to their lies. I feel sorry for you. You just follow along like a sheep. Too bad you can't think for yourself. Just continue to listen to the media. They love the idiot in office.
I agree….the Obama's have told so many lies they, and their press, can't keep up any more. Can't wait until those miserable losers get the hell out of the white house.
ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHOLE , YOUR MOM IS A HO , YOU FORGOT ? SHE WAS RAPED HENCE YOU ARE A MISTAKE HUMAN ON THE EARTH ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHOLE , NOW SIT YOUR OLD ASS IN CANADA AND DIE MOFO
Wow, Anthony. Does your mommy know you are playing on the computer? If you are, in fact, older than 10…..don't tell anyone, because if you are, you should be embarrassed.
Wow, Anthony. Does your mommy know you are playing on the computer? If you are, in fact, older than 10…..don't tell anyone, because if you are, you should be embarrassed.
Calling the presidents wife a ho is disgusting, your whole untrue rant is disgusting. You're probably just jealous because you can't get your fat ass into a tight pair of pants, actually ALL your pants are probably tight but you certainly couldn't ever look as good as Michelle Obama.
Brandon Jones SOO RIGHT!!!! Jelousy can be dangerous around haters!!!! Sherri and her husband wished she looked at least 1/3 as good as Michelle. Don't like doing this but she called her self out with that hoe comment.
Ms. Elmore did not call the First lady a Ho , she said she dresses like one. And she Does sometimes. The rest of the time she mostly dresses in expensive cloths that look like they cam from a thrift store. Her style sucks ! Then there are the other outfits that she spends thousands of our tax payer dollars on . And the media can only focus on what Ann Romney spends with HER own money. Example Ann Romney's debate-night dress retails for $1,690. the first lady was wearing a "hot pink" outfit of her own — that together cost US $3,290. And you gotta love those tight stretch pants she wears that show her panty lines.
Lewis Neidhardt
In America we have freedom of speech. Same in Canada. By the way she dresses like a ho. From Ca.
Jack Carney We DO have freedom of speech so I am free to say I think you're a dick!
Jack Carney We DO have freedom of speech so I am free to say I think you're a dick!
Cheryl Kendly Curious remarks- I am senior in my early 70's, as is my husband – jealously is not in my vacabulary as a lady who has had a very successful career, has a University education & has travelleded the world (on my own money I worked hard for not on other people's money) & has a husband of integrity, charactor & integrity, who spent 25 yrs in the USAF protecting you – something MO doesn't have married to a lying reprobate imposter who has paid millions keeping is fabriricated life secrret. (He wouldn't even take up Trump's offer of 5 million dollars to the charity of his choice) – HE COULD HAVE GIVEN IT TO THE SANDY VICTIMS – .
Jealousy…? I think not..I would never be jealous of a woman who hates your country & is married to a homosexul someone who had her marriage set up by Rev. Wright in the 'down under' club of his racist church to protect Obama's reputation as a homosexual. Seems to me you & many other Americans needs to go some very serious studying & investigation on this man who the world knows is a Muslim (wears a ring on his finger for decades saying "There is no God but Allah".
He wouldn't even rise to the challenge of acceptivng FIVE MILLIONS DOLLARS to the charity of his choice because it would have exposed his fabricated life & blantantly fraudulent birth certificate. I have read 10's of 1000's of pages from people who have investigated this fraud. Educated men of integrity with degrees & caliber, such as former CIA agents, Lawyers, Investigative Professionals even the Navy Seals blew the whistle on him.
Liberals have a reputation of being rude & name calling people when they don't have anything legitimate to say. Unfortunately you fall in this category. Grow up.
I just don't see someone, who was once ashamed of her country, to be more interesting as another person who never stopped feeling pride for her country. When Moocher-shell leaves the White House, she'll revert back to being ashamed of her country
With our money of course.
Joel. She's not too ashamed to sign our tab for 20 millio dollars of vacations for her and half the blacks in Chicago.
Moocher-shell needs to spread her wealth. I need her money more tan she does. She an evil 1%'er who should be taxed heavily.
She looks like a fat Cruella de Vil, but isn't nearly as intelligent…..
Cruella de Vil is also considerably more moral and ethical…..
Then I guess I won't vote for her. OH wait, she is not running for office. Guess the photog has an exciting life that he can't siffice in fulfilling all the time. Idiot
Then I guess I won't vote for her. OH wait, she is not running for office. Guess the photog has an exciting life that he can't siffice in fulfilling all the time. Idiot
Thank God she is ordinary and a Lady that will exemplify the women who will be able to look at her and say she is one of us. Her cool grace and down to earth style is just what we need to be a First Lady. Someone we can look up to and know we will be proud. And I am sure that she will be very happy that she won't be having paparazzi hanging around her all the time snapping unflattering photos of her just to denegrate her. And shame on those idiots on "The View". How biased can anyone be. People can be do heartless and jealous of a graceful woman. She kind of reminds me of the graceful Jackie Kennedy. Our country should be so proud. God Bless America.
Why is the View biased? People already know the Obama's, it's the Romney's who are the unknowns, people want to know who they are voting for. It's a moot point anyway, when Romney loses the election no one will want to take her picture anymore.
Why is the View biased? People already know the Obama's, it's the Romney's who are the unknowns, people want to know who they are voting for. It's a moot point anyway, when Romney loses the election no one will want to take her picture anymore.
I simply find it amazing that someone could be so ignorant to say that people KNOW THE OBAMA'S. Where have you been the past 4 years? NOBODY KNOWS OBAMA- that's the point. He has paid millions of dollars to cover up WHO HE IS- Nobody knows him no class-mates- no former girlfriends-no Doctor ever came fwd to say they delivered the man….Obama claimed he was born in BOTH hospitals in Hawaii – BTW anybody could go to Hawaii & get a birth certificate saying they were born there!! Fact-check it out. By the sounds of your posts you need to check out everything because you don't know what you're talking about! Obama should be in handcuffs taken to Gitmo with a pr of pink boxer shorts because he's gay- guess you didn't know that either. Stay tuned … that just might happen …
Sherri. There is no reasoning with a kool-aid drinker.
And you might just realize what a bigoted ignoramus you are, chances of Obama being gay is probably just as slim…
You've GOT to be kidding…NOBODY knows the Obama's, not even their salivating press because he and that angry bulldozer he's married to, were never vetted. I'm so glad people have seen the light and will vote both their lying no good asses out of office.
You've GOT to be kidding…NOBODY knows the Obama's, not even their salivating press because he and that angry bulldozer he's married to, were never vetted. I'm so glad people have seen the light and will vote both their lying no good asses out of office.
YES! Stay off the stuff Please it affects the brain!
Why so angry Terry Anusworth?
Angry….geez, IDK…could be the rotten economy, could be 4 dead Americans, could be Fast and Furious, could be job stats, could be the growing number of government dependent people…could be a lot of things. My question to you is….why aren't you angry?
Brandon Jones LOL, just noticed your juvenile play on words. What a clever little boy you are. Mommy and daddy must be very proud.
I call 'em like I see 'em Terry, if the shoe fits.. I see a president who is making progress, jobs being created, stock market going up. No one could have fixed the mess Bush left any quicker. If you're so angry about 4 dead Americans you must have been completely OUTRAGED when Bush allowed over 3,000 killed on 9-11 by his inaction.
I call 'em like I see 'em Terry, if the shoe fits.. I see a president who is making progress, jobs being created, stock market going up. No one could have fixed the mess Bush left any quicker. If you're so angry about 4 dead Americans you must have been completely OUTRAGED when Bush allowed over 3,000 killed on 9-11 by his inaction.
Ahh…I see. You don't understand anything that's going on. You are just another liberal drone repeating talking points. Did you know that more military have died since Obama has become president? Its true…look it up. Did you know our country was in good shape until the Democrats took over the senate the last 2 years of Bush's presidency? Its true, look it up. Pssst….get a clue. Think for yourself. Stop believing everything you are told. Do your own research. Then maybe….just maybe…you will be able to open your mouth without making a fool of yourself. By the way….Bill Clinton is the one that let Osama go, you wanna blame someone for 9/11…blame him. Now, don't talk to me anymore. I don't waste my time with ignorant people who spew talking points because they are unable or too lazy to form their own thoughts. I find it weak and pathetic…much like that clown who is playing president.
Ahh…I see. You don't understand anything that's going on. You are just another liberal drone repeating talking points. Did you know that more military have died since Obama has become president? Its true…look it up. Did you know our country was in good shape until the Democrats took over the senate the last 2 years of Bush's presidency? Its true, look it up. Pssst….get a clue. Think for yourself. Stop believing everything you are told. Do your own research. Then maybe….just maybe…you will be able to open your mouth without making a fool of yourself. By the way….Bill Clinton is the one that let Osama go, you wanna blame someone for 9/11…blame him. Now, don't talk to me anymore. I don't waste my time with ignorant people who spew talking points because they are unable or too lazy to form their own thoughts. I find it weak and pathetic…much like that clown who is playing president.
Sherri Ellmore I am assuming you call yourself a Christian because of your association with the bible institute, you should be ashamed of the lies you are posting here. You are about as far from a Christian as anything I have ever seen. I think they reserve special places in hell for hypocrites like you.
Sherri Ellmore I am assuming you call yourself a Christian because of your association with the bible institute, you should be ashamed of the lies you are posting here. You are about as far from a Christian as anything I have ever seen. I think they reserve special places in hell for hypocrites like you.
I think you're an idiot too but until your last comment was too polite to say it. Conservatives only believe things if they come from FOX. How GOP of you to feel you have a right to tell someone to stop posting on a public board. No matter, not like Romney is going to win the election anyway, you will look back and realize all your anger was for naught. And then you can spout your crap for the next 4 years, lol.
Why did The View witches ask Mr. Obuma why he didn't serve in the militay. He didn't. Why didn't they fact check the fact that the LDS do serve the military. Because they are not Conscientious Objectors. It is the Jehovah Witness religion that are the ones that don't carry guns. AND they don't salute the American Flag! They had no right to attack a lady that has gone through unimaginable pain from her illness like she has and still be able to withstand the rigors of standing by her husband during this. Her love of horses BTW is what helps her mind, body and soul. I should know. They have helped me in ways no human could ever do. Whether they win or loose this country now knows that we were graced with a couple that exemplify all that is good about our grand country. I pray to God that Mr. Romney is our next president and his wife will once again bring grace and dignity into our White House instead of making it a den of thieves.
Tough titties on her illness, ask someone who has MS and no healthcare or horses how they manage. People have rights to their opinions and if the ladies of the View don't agree with Romney's politics that's their business. No one 'attacked' her, if she can't take the heat she should get out of the kitchen, but that would make Mitt mad wouldn't it?
Brian J Conway I know…… amazing isn't it …. Liberals are far too stupid to argue with …
Brandon Jones typical Liberal comment when they have nothing legitimate to say … you are a blight on the human race as are the phonies on The View.
"Not being exciting" does not explain the one sided job the press does – they are partisan hacks just like their writing counterparts and it explains the downfall of much of the media. When you drive away about 1/2 the country with your garbage, what do you expect. This really explains why Fox does so well because there are very few places someone conservative can go w/o being bashed with liberal bias. Yes, I know Fox is biased, but not to the same petty level.
Oh, Ann Romney would be plenty "exciting" to the NY Times if she were married to a liberal Democrat running for president, of that you can be sure.
This writer, well, being PC,, what a HACK!
as our Momma would say, Michelle Obamas' taste is all in her mouth!! Ann is a lady!
I guess a person who has been portrayed in YouTube as a chipanzee is much more exciting for this guy, ha ha.
I guess a person who has been portrayed in YouTube as a chipanzee is much more exciting for this guy, ha ha.
Not only in YouTube but before if you google'd Michelle Obama, a picture of a chimp would show up!
Not only in YouTube but before if you google'd Michelle Obama, a picture of a chimp would show up!
Let me just say this about that, have you checked out how many women's clothing stores are sporting the "equestrian" print this fall….hmmmm? Check Talbots, JCrew, Banana Republic, Macy's just for starter's.
Note to media……white guilt has subsided. Try looking at the record of Obama and not his skin color.
I'd click "like" 20 times if I could.
I'd click "like" 20 times if I could.
What record … he has not record …he failed at everything he did …the man couldn't run a lemonaid stand …has nothing to do with his skin colour … he's just a total failure full of hot air & promise & has led the USA to the brink of financial armegedon.
The New York Times is one of the scourges of America! TWO Lib newspapers just ENDORSED ROMNEY.
Same garbage as was spouted when John Kerry was running against GWB in 2004. "Oh, the Bushes are so BORING! All of the Washington social scene is looking forward to have Teresa Heinz-Kerry in the White House because she will throw wonderful parties and she has such falir and international mystique!" Yeah? Well Americans are damn sick-and-tired of being the Obama's "party checkbook", and we're looking forward to having ADULTS back in the White House!
Excuse me! Did the photographer realize she has M.S. and that's why she can not have natural movement as Michelle. His comment is utterly disgusting and insensitive.
Great point. Besides, I think Ann Romney is a beautiful woman. I am confident she will be a good First Lady.
Great point. Besides, I think Ann Romney is a beautiful woman. I am confident she will be a good First Lady.
Just out of curiosity did you also find Tagg Romney's comment about wanting to slug the President of the United States disgusting also?
Just out of curiosity did you also find Tagg Romney's comment about wanting to slug the President of the United States disgusting also?
Interesting question. Yes, Tagg's comment is inapprorpriate but I am sure he realized his mistake and he won't make that kind of comment again. HOWEVER Ann is coping her disease that won't get her better. That's a big difference.
Interesting question. Yes, Tagg's comment is inapprorpriate but I am sure he realized his mistake and he won't make that kind of comment again. HOWEVER Ann is coping her disease that won't get her better. That's a big difference.
Thank you for a civil response David, very refreshing. That said, with all due respect the photographer never mentioned anything about her movement. I find this whole article strange, Ann is not running and face it, people are different, like comparing apples and oranges, it is all just one man's opinion.
Annie Finucan Disgusting? Not at all. The disgusting one is the crafty chicken thief and his tribe who currently infest our White House. They'll have to fumigate the place.
Thought it might be good to clarify what Tagg actually said. During an interview with North Carolina radio host Bill LuMaye, Tagg Romney said that hearing the president call his father a liar made him want to "jump out of [his] seat and … rush down to the debate stage and take a swing at him."
He continued: "But you know you can't do that because, well first because there's a lot of Secret Service between you and him, but also because this is the nature of the process, they're going to do everything they can do to try to make my dad into someone he's not. We signed up for it. We've gotta kinda sit there and take our punches and then send them right back the other way."
Annie Finucan It was a son coming to the defense of his father. I feel for the families of the politicians – Romney and POTUS. Especially the children. They see their father/mother being attacked and they LOVE their parents. Of COURSE they are going to respond. The son was not speaking about the POTUS – he was speaking about a person who was attacking his father and who was lying. HUGE difference. Now, next time you want to make this into an attack on Conservatives – KEEP THE CHILDREN OUT OF IT.
Daniel Allen Thank you, Daniel Allen, for providing the FULL picture instead of the lefty soundbyte manipulation.
Just like when the Dems made fun of McCain's stiffness and said he was stupid because he admitted he found it difficult to use email. OOPS….guess they forgot he was a prisoner of war for 5 years, was hung up by his arms, which were broken and mangled. That's why he is stiff and why using email is difficult.
BUT he WAS talking about the President of the United States, I can imagine if someone said that about Romney, you bigot juice drinking fools would be calling for their head. Romney's 'children' look to be in their 30's or 40's and if they are ignorant and classless enough to say something like Tagg did it makes them fair game. He stuck his nose in, he has to suck up the criticism.
No name calling here please.
Annie Finucan
I would love to do it also!
Annie Finucan It sounded to me like any son who loved his dad and heard someone saying awful lies about him and insulting his mother. These boys are protective of their parents because their parents actually raised them – not nannies, housekeepers and grandma Robinson. Tagg apologized to Obama, who accepted the apology. It's done, move on.
Annie Finucan made the comment DAYS ago Amy, try to keep up, you are probably unemployed because of your ignorance, not Obama. The President deserves your respect if for no other reason than he is the President.
I think she is absolutely beautiful on the other hand the black First Lady looks like she has a couple of demons that need to be expelled.
Lady, you're screwed up, up post you are giving people heck for saying they attack when they have nothing to say and then you post this???? Stay in America, we don't want you back.
Lady, you're screwed up, up post you are giving people heck for saying they attack when they have nothing to say and then you post this???? Stay in America, we don't want you back.
President's wife is not supposed to be exciting. Michelle dressed atrociously during her tenure, yet good photo fodder, but so is Lady Gaga.
She dressed just like a ho few wks back at the CHILDREN'S EVENT she's disgusting!
She dressed just like a ho few wks back at the CHILDREN'S EVENT she's disgusting!
I would not call Mrs. Obama a "ho" but I get so annoyed at the fawning over her by the media. She is not a good first lady – she is not proud to be an American – her own words, and she looks angry much of the time. She does have good arms though – as we are reminded again and again and again and again. But an awful walk. Ann Romney is a very lovely lady who is gracious and handled the ugly attacks but those shrews on The View with dignity. She is absolutely beautiful and all the while raising a gorgeous family and handling a life-threatening illness. A role model for sure.
Sherri Ellmore you are entitled to your opinion but you are the most disrepectful OLD woman. I'm 50 yrs old holding my grandson in this pic and would NEVER call ANY 1st lady or and 2nd, or 3rd lady a hoe. It's not Michelle's fault she doesn't shribble up by 30. Sure most of those NOW in favor of Romney are only here because Republications had VERY slim picking again, Romney was never allowed even to make 1st base. I'm proud of the history that was made for yrs ago and yes I to wish more had been accomplished but I'm not giving up cuz the truth is Romney is not going to make it any better. I look to God for my well being and he hasn't failed me yet so it really doesn't matter who sits in the White because my God keeps ALL HIS PROMISES. WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!!!
I said she 'dressed like a ho' which she did! Check out the picture of her at that Children's event ..looks exactly like a ho… some example for a First Lady to a group of Children…. and you say you are a Christian? ……is that the way you dress too? Not being disrespectful .. if truth is disrepectful I choose truth. No true Christian could ever vote Democrat. Even black Pastors throughout your country are rising up telling their congregation to vote biblical principles – Obama was one of the few Senators to vote for partial birth abortion. Do you know what that even is? When the baby is coming out of the birth canel they take a pair of scissors & puncture the baby's head so it dies. OR – if the baby happens to be born alive they toss it into a utility room to die. Obama is a barbaric savage – & so are Democrats that vote for this reprobate.
Enjoy stopping by Fox once and while to enjoy the 2012 Klu-Klux-Klan humor…. you guys are halarious although you will fry your skin for a great tan!
I come here for a good laugh too, which is about all it's really worth.
Why are you complaining? It's clear the photographer prefers chocolate to vanilla.
Why are you complaining? It's clear the photographer prefers chocolate to vanilla.
BTW THE KKK WAS INVENTED BY DEM-O-RATS …. WHAT – AN AMERICAN THAT DOESN'T EVEN KNOW HER OWN HISTORY!!!
WOW!
Let's pull the race card, shall we? BARF!!
You might stop by some of those sites where the brothers are talking about killing Mitt Romney if he beats obama. Or the black panthers calling for the murder of white babies.Or the flash mobs where dozens of blacks are beating lone white people. Lots of sites to visit.
i'm just being real. I love all races, in fact wish God's children were identify by the color in society but that's the facts and the problem is that some whisper quiety amongst their own and I'm one who feels that this diffently a topic for world discussion instead of pushing it under table or pretending it doesn't exist, its real and needs discussion to work towards FULLY healing. Love you!!!
i'm just being real. I love all races, in fact wish God's children weren't identified by color in society but that's reality and the problem is that some whisper quiety amongst their own and I'm one who feels that this diffently a topic for world discussion instead of pushing it under table or pretending it doesn't exist, its real and needs discussion to work towards FULLY healing. Love you!!!
I respect your reply. We are all tired of the race baiting.But i dont see it getting better.At one poibt it seemed there was hope. The election of Obama was an opening that people were hungry for. But it went in the opposite direction and major damage has been done to the racial divide. I hope the best for all of us.
I respect your reply. We are all tired of the race baiting.But i dont see it getting better.At one poibt it seemed there was hope. The election of Obama was an opening that people were hungry for. But it went in the opposite direction and major damage has been done to the racial divide. I hope the best for all of us.
The boring old race issue is tired and ignorant. Just the fact that you brought it up makes YOU the racist Cheryl Kendly. When will you learn that it's not about your skin color, it's your attitude by which you are judged?
Cheryl, then what's MY reason? Am I racist too? Because I don't allow myself to play the VICTIM GAME that so many blacks rely on? You're ignorant, stop speaking please.
Hey Lewis Neidhartt, You need to get an education. I understood exactly what she meant the first time I read it. Sherri's statement: "As a Canadian Michelle Obama is just as much a liar as her husband! The speech she gave at the DNC was full of lies -…" IS VERY CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD BY ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON WILLING TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SIMPLY FROM THE CONTEXT. OF THE STATEMENT. The absurdity of your comment derives from your lack of understanding that people who post sound bites on these type forums are not attempting to writing college level formal papers. But the Context of the statement and a little knowledge of the subject clearly reveals what Sherri clearly meant. If you're for O'Bama, then simply state you are for O'Bama, instead of doing a hatchet job on another poster. Courtesy goes a long way to people trying to understand each other, rather than putting each other down via using Sophistical retorts.
Hey Lewis Neidhartt, You need to get an education. I understood exactly what she meant the first time I read it. Sherri's statement: "As a Canadian Michelle Obama is just as much a liar as her husband! The speech she gave at the DNC was full of lies -…" IS VERY CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD BY ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON WILLING TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SIMPLY FROM THE CONTEXT. OF THE STATEMENT. The absurdity of your comment derives from your lack of understanding that people who post sound bites on these type forums are not attempting to writing college level formal papers. But the Context of the statement and a little knowledge of the subject clearly reveals what Sherri clearly meant. If you're for O'Bama, then simply state you are for O'Bama, instead of doing a hatchet job on another poster. Courtesy goes a long way to people trying to understand each other, rather than putting each other down via using Sophistical retorts.
The photographer is allowed to have an opinion isn't he? Why would that be considered bias? Or do opinions only count when they match Fox's/GOP views?
YOU HIT!!! FOX VIEWERS LOVE FOX NEWS BECAUSE ITS WERE THEY CAN HEAR EVERYTHING THEY WANT TO HEAR RATHER THAN THAN DIVERSITY. SORT OF LIKE THE STEPFORD WIVES ….
YOU HIT!!! FOX VIEWERS LOVE FOX NEWS BECAUSE ITS WERE THEY CAN HEAR EVERYTHING THEY WANT TO HEAR RATHER THAN THAN DIVERSITY. SORT OF LIKE THE STEPFORD WIVES ….
Of course, everyone can have an opinion. And I think Michelle Obama is unattractive (that horrible underbite), with an arrogant attitude and horrendous taste in clothes. I also don't find her to be "cool" at all. Then again, none of that actually bothers me – it's her husband's poor performance at his job that does. As to how they all look – give me drab and boring, if it works. I don't need any of it to be a dress-up show.
Annie Finucan – A clue for you –> 1) This is a comments section 2) Rebuttals to the author are expected 3) The photographer does not hold the market on opinions 4) I have not seen it stop you from running off your mouth.
Annie Finucan – A clue for you –> 1) This is a comments section 2) Rebuttals to the author are expected 3) The photographer does not hold the market on opinions 4) I have not seen it stop you from running off your mouth.
Oh P.S. I think both ladies are elegant but agree with the author, Michelle wears it well!!! Wish there was a live comment section.
Why is it, since we are such ignorant mono-visioned blind-folded buffoons, that you all insist on coming over here? You hate the site, you hate us – or so you tell us over and over again. Are you into surrounding yourself with things that are against what you say you believe? OR – is it that you come here because on some deep level you are attracted to real people who have real ideas and who think on their own without someone feeding them opinions or talking points?
Why is it, since we are such ignorant mono-visioned blind-folded buffoons, that you all insist on coming over here? You hate the site, you hate us – or so you tell us over and over again. Are you into surrounding yourself with things that are against what you say you believe? OR – is it that you come here because on some deep level you are attracted to real people who have real ideas and who think on their own without someone feeding them opinions or talking points?
Dolphie, I can't talk for all but I go to all the news sites in order to get a variety of opinions so I can make up my own mind, you should try it some time…I mostly come to THIS site for a laugh though. Opening post did not say photographer had market on opinons, she said it was his opinion, seems to me she is just voicing her own opinion on the topic. By your way of thinking you must realize that you are 'running your mouth' too?
Dolphie, I can't talk for all but I go to all the news sites in order to get a variety of opinions so I can make up my own mind, you should try it some time…I mostly come to THIS site for a laugh though. Opening post did not say photographer had market on opinons, she said it was his opinion, seems to me she is just voicing her own opinion on the topic. By your way of thinking you must realize that you are 'running your mouth' too?
Whether you think Ann Romney is 'exciting' or not, I see no benefit to vilifying The First Lady, Michelle Obama. Some people are name calling the NY times b/c something written that you don't agree with. It is all about having charisma isn't it? Some have it, some don't. Check out Ms. Obama's national approval rating?
Yep, that's me – the typical Stepford Wife. Because everyone knows that Stepford Wives live in the Bronx and attended public school, ride the subway and ride the Staten Island Ferry for fun. I know nothing about diversity.
Cheryl you bombed again – lol Fox News has the highest ratings of all…. guess you missed the news again babe when the Whistleblower coughed up the fact that CNN doesn't tell the truth & takes money from the Obama Govt to present him in a good light & also accepts money from Foreign Interests for the same reason – catch up on the news honey …you look plain stupid on the world wide web.
Cheryl you bombed again – lol Fox News has the highest ratings of all…. guess you missed the news again babe when the Whistleblower coughed up the fact that CNN doesn't tell the truth & takes money from the Obama Govt to present him in a good light & also accepts money from Foreign Interests for the same reason – catch up on the news honey …you look plain stupid on the world wide web.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL, what colour is the sky in your world? Cheryl isn't the one looking stupid on the ole web there Sherri…
LOLOLOLOLOLOL, what colour is the sky in your world? Cheryl isn't the one looking stupid on the ole web there Sherri…
Seriously? Who cares if she's not exciting? That's not exactly a quality I'm looking for in a First Lady!
Seriously? Who cares if she's not exciting? That's not exactly a quality I'm looking for in a First Lady!
As far as I'm concerned the one we have now isn't exactly exciting!
As far as I'm concerned the one we have now isn't exactly exciting!
No she sure isnt!!
Janie Parker Cannon rather evil and a usurper which only touches the tip of the iceburg
I think interesting is a better word. Michelle is that
Sorry Helen, but I think she is the least interesting person I know. Couldnt stand her since she made the comment about "finally" being proud of America, after whats-his-name became president. Couldnt care less about her or her husband.
What an incredibly shallow view. Mrs. Romney is not 'exciting'? So what? If 'exciting' were the criteria for electing a President, Evel Knievel married to Marilyn Monroe would be the perfect ticket – except we'd have to bring them back from the dead.
How about electing someone with competence and integrity? When it comes to someone to lead the nation, I can live with 'plain' or even 'boring'. Not having a financial, energy or foreign affairs crisis every week would be 'boring'. I could live with it.
I just can not believe that this is how far down our level of political discourse has fallen that a candidate's wife isn't exciting enough!?!?!?!?!? What the…. Aaaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' Please, somebody just shoot me now…
Good point. Everything is so out of control and I commented on this issue too. My bad.
Careful, John, there are Leftist listening. We'll be among the first against the wall when they get 'enough' power as it is.
I find Ann Romney to be a beautiful, gracious and classy lady that has a warm heart and loves her God, her family and her country. A perfect example of what a first lady should be. ( Same for Laura Bush).
As for Michelle Obama, she does not in any way , shape or form, begin to be an example of those qualities. She dresses in appropriately for almost every function and has pretty much said she was ashamed of the USA until her lying husband took office.
Ann Romney has more class in a toenail clipping than the Obamas and their whole coterie of slimy Chicago sewer dwellers put together.
First of all, Ann Romney is a beautiful, confident, yet modest woman and exemplary role model for any young girl or even grown woman to follow. This is a woman who #1) did one hell of a job raising 5 young boys WITHOUT the help of a maid, nanny or butler (despite assinine assumptions otherwise), #2) has battled 2 emotionally and physically debilitating, even life-threatening diseases, and has emerged even stronger, #3) has had to listen to the most vulgar, dispicable, unfair, and even untrue name calling, taunts and accusations against her husband, her self, and her family. That is alot to ask of anyone. I can't imangine having to go through everything she has. And yet, rather than wallow in self-pity or bitterness, Ann Romney has reached out to others in need. Everyone has trials in life; Ann took hers and turned them into something positive.
Perhaps that's not "interesting" enough to some people; I think it is. But so what? Frankly, I don't give a damn about a stupid photograph. I'm much more interested in the person. And Ann Romney is definitely interesting.
Amen and amen, I agree with you Lynnette. She is an awesome woman and role model for our young and grown women. When she is Lady of the WH she will indeed bring grace and beauty. And dignity. Hopefully she will restore it back to the original beauty it was.
Obviously, the photog did not see the flawless, Ann Romney, at the Alfred Smith dinner! Absolutely stunning!
And they didn't see Mrs. Obama at all – since she didn't even bother showing up!
“Ann is more likely to be awkwardly cropped, hidden by a shadow, or photographed at an awkward angle, writer Amy Odell observed." Seems more of a mediocre photographer than a not very exciting subject.
I love how some British dude says something like this. Hasn't he ever looked at British women? My Big Mama Nessie in her support hose and mumu looks like a fashion plate next to many of the prime minister's wives.
“She wears Oscar de la Renta, like many first ladies before her (a label Michelle has never worn),” Buzzfeed reported. And what brand(s) does Michelle wear – they are often times more expensive than what Ann wears. So what is your point here?
Exactly. Michelle doesn't exactly buy her clothes at Target or Walmart like us regular people who actually have to live on the paychecks that her husband has made grow so much smaller over the last 4 years. And who but Michelle Obama would show up at a soup kitchen/homeless shelter with sneakers that cost $700. Who would even BUY sneakers that cost that much? Ann wears plain old Nike's and rides her beloved horses to help her with her M.S., a debilitating disease. Michelle should be praising the God she pretends to believe in for her good health and bottomless checkbook.
I hear that! Michelle Obama looked like a hot mess when she first came into the White House. With her "angry eyebrows" and frumpy clothes. But, taxpayer money has its privileges and her eyebrows are reshaped, a little botox, a little liquid facelift and a wardrobe that costs more than my house – plus being blessed with good health and a comfortable life since she was born – she has time to do "exciting" stuff like travel around the world on a whim, using AF1 as her personal taxi cab.
And once again I thank God that a bigoted ignoramus as you Amy is not teaching our children and poisoning them with your crap anymore.
Yes, I'm sure that "Bull in a china shop" Michelle is much more exciting. That woman has the body of a linebacker and the angriest face I've ever seen.
Yes, I'm sure that "Bull in a china shop" Michelle is much more exciting. That woman has the body of a linebacker and the angriest face I've ever seen.
Yes, I'm sure that "Bull in a china shop" Michelle is much more exciting. That woman has the body of a linebacker and the angriest face I've ever seen.
some of the pics I've seen she looks possessed
some of the pics I've seen she looks possessed
She is such an angry woman. She can't even hide it. During Obummer's first campaign, his people ended up removing her from the campaign JUST for that reason. She wasn't coming across well to people.
Of course lazy ass Ann Romney is BORING *Yawns* she is rich stuck up and that show on her when she is in public , she just can't stand being around MIDDLE CLASS people , poor soul.
It what way is she lazy? List it. In what way is she stuck up? Explain it. When did she say she can't stand being around the middle class, cite it.
Oh wait. You can't. You just pulled that out of your bigoted butt.
You tell him! Ignorant fools like Anthony wouldn't know class if it slapped him in the face.
She is lazy because she raised 5 boys with 10 nannies , of course that shows how lazy she is , She is stuck up because she hardly shake people hands on the campaign trail yup she always got that fake smile , she don't go to cheap local rallies cause she can't stand to see the less privileged people
Addison Adero Oh so you know class ? I will donate $5mil to a charity of your choice if you can prove to me you're not an asshole
What planet are you on.
Of course lazy ass Ann Romney is BORING *Yawns* she is rich stuck up and that show on her when she is in public , she just can't stand being around MIDDLE CLASS people , poor soul.
@Annie Finucan
Why did The View witches ask Mr. Obuma why he didn't serve in the militay. He didn't. Why didn't they fact check the fact that the LDS do serve the military. Because they are not Conscientious Objectors. It is the Jehovah Witness religion that are the ones that don't carry guns. AND they don't salute the American Flag! They had no right to attack a lady that has gone through unimaginable pain from her illness like she has and still be able to withstand the rigors of standing by her husband during this. Her love of horses BTW is what helps her mind, body and soul. I should know. They have helped me in ways no human could ever do. Whether they win or loose this country now knows that we were graced with a couple that exemplify all that is good about our grand country. I pray to God that Mr. Romney is our next president and his wife will once again bring grace and dignity into our White House instead of making it a den of thieves.
I agree wholeheartedly. He seems like a good man.
How vain and shallow can you possibly be? Unlike that British photographer, this American girl cares more about the substance of her nation's leaders (and their spouses) than their manner of dress and ability to be photographed. I just pray there are enough other Americans out there with as much sense.
Ann Romney has class-NY Times does not.