New Book Details How President Sent White House Advisers to Deal With First Lady

Obama knew his limits.
He sent his advisers to deal with the First Lady.

A new book reveals how Michelle Obama raged at White House advisers. The book also tells how White House advisers were forced confront the First Lady on her spending. Evidently, the president was not up to the task.
The Telegraph reported:

The First Lady reportedly believed that Mr Emmanuel’s willingness to cut backroom deals during the battle over health care reform was tainting Barack Obama’s image as a new kind of American leader.

The Obamas paints a picture of a presidential inner circle divided between Mrs Obama’s idealistic belief in what the administration could achieve and the grittier pragmatism of Mr Emmanuel.

The book, written by New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor, claims that the chief of staff refused to allow the president’s wife into high-level morning meetings, leading a brooding Mrs Obama to berate other senior advisers by email.

She allegedly sent furious notes to Alyssa Mastromonaco, the president’s director of scheduling, and to Valerie Jarrett, a Chicago friend who now serves as one President Obama’s top advisors.

Ms Jarrett was said to remove the First Lady’s name before circulating the emails widely within the West Wing.

The then-press secretary Robert Gibbs was apparently often dispatched to placate Mrs Obama when limits were put on the amount she could spend on clothes or White House redecoration, as well as to explain why she could not take private holiday while on state visits.

What a mess. They even had to lecture Michelle on her spending. They really do think they’re royalty.

#1 January 7, 2012 at 10:26 am
Mitch Rapp commented:

Instead of putting people in jail for life for murder, theft and mahem – Why don’t we sentence them to One Month with Michelle Obama?

Suicide would also be an option
#2 January 7, 2012 at 10:31 am
jonnot commented:

Funny, Gibbs had no problem being snide and sarcastic when dealing with the White House press corps–it seems strange that he was such a complete failure when it came to reining in michelle.
#3 January 7, 2012 at 10:34 am
scituate_tgr commented:

“All this for a flag.”

Pinko
#4 January 7, 2012 at 10:44 am
Patty commented:

Many Scenarios to the Plight of MO.

Does she want to be the next Secretary of State.

One of the biggest First Lady spenders in History.

Or pink slip Emmanuel and Gibbs.

And worst of all, BHO.

Emasculated.

Can’t control our money or his wife’s.

Has every or anyone do his dirty work for him.

Seems there really isn’t nothing new here.
#5 January 7, 2012 at 10:44 am
JDStone commented:

Quite a difference between Michelle and Laura Bush-like night and day.Laura had class, poise,social graces and is a very kind person.Michelle on the other hand is a racist, classless who can’t even dress for the right occasion.
#6 January 7, 2012 at 10:45 am
Sara B commented:

He can’t stand up to his own wife. No wonder he’s so pathetic with our enemies…pandering, giving away military secrets, bowing, premature withdrawal. Sadly this only confirms how week obama is.
#7 January 7, 2012 at 10:47 am
ss252 commented:

YA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,They really do think they are ROYALTY
#8 January 7, 2012 at 10:51 am
No Man commented:

Michelle Antoinette, December 2011, “They got no jobs? Let them vacation in Hawaii!”
#9 January 7, 2012 at 10:52 am
wanumba commented:

A New York Times reporter wrote this? hmm.

So… is Barack& Co throwing his wife under the bus?

The quotes infer that his (so critical) vision was preserved despite her attempts to interfere.

Is this the follow-up to those OWS skanks who whined that they were disappointed and disallusioned that Obama was failing them for not being as far along destroying the country as they had HOPED he’d be? Sounds like a narrative to show them that he even had to rebuff his own grasping wife to keep on track, so “committed he is.”

WHat a joke, “limits on HER spending” while HE books million-dollar private concerts for his crowd, deluxe Hawaiian retreats … signs trillion dollar nation-wrecking bills.

The story’s trying way too hard. But it does show they are quite willing to hang the Madame out to dry.
#10 January 7, 2012 at 10:52 am
Adi commented:

The UK Telegraph also dubbed The Wohn as “President Pantywaist”.

Raaaaaaacists!
#11 January 7, 2012 at 10:52 am
mpw280 commented:

I think Cartman said it best: “respect my authorita”. mpw
#12 January 7, 2012 at 10:53 am
Beef commented:

What an awful person. She despises the country that put her husband in the White House, yet it looks like we’ll send her back for four more years. WTH is going on with this country?
#13 January 7, 2012 at 10:58 am
RedBeard commented:

Why does this revelation not surprise me one little bit? Maybe it’s because I’ve actually been paying attention to who this woman really is, and not getting my First Family news via the Obamedia Complex.

Mitch Rapp has a very good idea there, up the page. The only problem is that the ACLU would have to stop it as being cruel and unusual punishment.

Oh, wait… I forgot myself there for a moment. By calling out Mrs. Obama on her nasty character, the L.A. Times would brand me a racist. I’m a bad person for noticing the obvious, I guess.
#14 January 7, 2012 at 11:03 am
Sasja commented:

NYT’s story? Something smells in Denmark and it’s not the cheese. Me thinks Wanumba is onto something.
#15 January 7, 2012 at 11:04 am
Sasja commented:

Actually, it’s something is rotten in Denmark and it’s not the cheese. Oopsy.
#16 January 7, 2012 at 11:05 am
Patty commented:

Michelle has had a problem with her ego. Problem is we don’t elect first ladies.

Following is from the N.Y. Slimes
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The first lady never confronted the advisers directly — that was not her way — but they found out about her displeasure from the president. “She feels as if our rudder isn’t set right,” Mr. Obama confided, according to aides.

Rahm Emanuel, then chief of staff, repeated the first lady’s criticisms to colleagues with indignation, according to three of them. Mr. Emanuel, in a brief interview, denied that he had grown frustrated with Mrs. Obama, but other advisers described a grim situation: a president whose agenda had hit the rocks, a first lady who disapproved of the turn the White House had taken, and a chief of staff who chafed against her influence.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/07/us/politics/michelle-obamas-evolution-as-first-lady.html
#17 January 7, 2012 at 11:11 am
Patty commented:

remark by Michelle Obama to French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy that living in the White House was “hell.”

In another, the book describes how Obama, after winning a U.S. Senate seat and writing a best-selling book, “The Audacity of Hope,” sought self-protection and privacy as he came to terms with his new fame. Some staffers came up with a

word to describe times when Obama couldn’t connect with people: “Barackward,” a combination of “Barack” and “awkward.”

http://news.yahoo.com/book-depicts-tensions-between-first-lady-aides-011542640.html
#18 January 7, 2012 at 11:15 am
maryd commented:

Agree with Sasja
#19 January 7, 2012 at 11:17 am
Black Sabbath commented:

The then-press secretary Robert Gibbs was apparently often dispatched to placate Mrs Obama when limits were put on the amount she could spend on clothes or White House redecoration, as well as to explain why she could not take private holiday while on state visits.

Remember how the Left howled because Sarah Palin was spending money?
#20 January 7, 2012 at 11:19 am
Black Sabbath commented:

Everyone reading this should take it to heart to redouble their efforts to get these two Chief Occupiers out of the Oval Office this November. Only a few months to go.
#21 January 7, 2012 at 11:22 am
Bill Mitchell commented:

The fact that these fools still remain close to 50% in the polls and that there is a real chance Americans might re-elect Obama on purpose scares me for the future of this country.
#22 January 7, 2012 at 11:23 am
Patty commented:

She has been know to make some rather outlandish statements. I can only hope there is a little gnome in some darken corner of the White House that is taking notes.

A Whistle blower of sorts. Because Michelle Obama has planted a seed, not in the garden of gardens but with Americans. She needs to use constraints but that will never happen. It is her goal to see Obama re-elected because as they both have said, their work isn’t done yet.

That is what really is most scary.
#23 January 7, 2012 at 11:27 am
Valerie commented:

Michelle Obama is operating under the illusion that money is no object. That is an illusion that she shares with a lot of people, including the lily-white Marie Antoinette. It is not specifically related to skin color.

For example, Herman Cain, who is an American black, knows how to implement a budget. He’s the kind of guy who would NEVER assume that money is no object. He has worked within monetary limits all his life. BO and Michelle have gotten their money as gifts all their lives. It makes a huge difference.
#24 January 7, 2012 at 11:33 am
Granny commented:

Hmmmm . . . . Apparently the whitehouse staff was not particularly effective at reining her in, since Her Highanmightyness Michelle quite apparently still believes that she reigns.
#25 January 7, 2012 at 11:37 am
Christinewjc commented:

I have seen Michele Obama on the cover of so many women’s magazines and the articles all portrayed her as someone who is elegant. It’s about time the truth came out about her. What a disgrace!!
#26 January 7, 2012 at 11:40 am
Blacque Jacques Shellacque commented:

Evidently, the president was not up to the task.

Evidently.

At the outset, I took one look at the guy’s wife and the first thing that came into my head was, “whipped”.
#27 January 7, 2012 at 11:40 am
bpagentbucher@yahoo.com commented:

I think some compassion for the president is in order here. After all, he has to spend many of his many vacations with this insufferable witch. Likely, karma for his many peccadillos, but still punishment nonetheless.
#28 January 7, 2012 at 11:47 am
Tom Doniphon commented:

Scary thing is the rampage that will follow HIS re-election! Without restraint, there is no telling what this bunch is capable of doing! Their spending and abuse of power will know NO bounds! God Save Us!
#29 January 7, 2012 at 11:55 am
Tom Doniphon commented:

Shellacque is absolutely right! Obama exudes whipped! He can’t eat a burger without begging for secrecy! “Don’t tell Michelle!” Hell, it is the reason that they are going on vacay at separate times. They can’t stand to be around each other!

I bet Hillary whipped his ass into taking down Osama!

I know Hillary whipped his ass into taking down Qaddafi! According to the NYT, three women insisted that he take on Qaddafi!

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/world/africa/19policy.html?_r=2&ref=global-home
#30 January 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm
aeroguy48 commented:

Who cares? as long as they are out by Jan 13 2013.
#31 January 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm
JD commented:

This miserable elitist hag has been booing America all of her sorry life…..

After all, America is “just downright mean!”
#32 January 7, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Robert commented:

But she’s enTITLED! We OWE it to her.
#33 January 7, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Francesca commented:

I had to laugh when I read that Obama apparently didn’t want to deal with her over spending etc. Not that I blame him. I actually felt some sympathy for the poor man!
#34 January 7, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Gus commented:

For the first time in my adult life I am truly ashamed of the First lady.

Remember???
#35 January 7, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Jesusland commented:

Libs have ZERO problem spending other people’s money, and then feel “generous” for it.
#36 January 7, 2012 at 12:28 pm
MJ commented:

Gracious….Anyone can see this is an unhappy woman
#37 January 7, 2012 at 12:37 pm
daryl commented:

#47
She ain’t just “unhappy” in that photo.
I’d say she was “thoroughly and teetotally pi$$ed” at something or somebody.
#38 January 7, 2012 at 12:43 pm
sistrum commented:

Obama loves comparisons to President Lincoln? Well here’s one — his wife spends like Mary Todd.
#39 January 7, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Francesca commented:

Really, she always looks furious about something or other. Must be such fun to live with. Sad.
#40 January 7, 2012 at 1:04 pm
wanumba commented:

#18 January 7, 2012 at 11:04 am
Sasja commented:

Actually, it’s something is rotten in Denmark and it’s not the cheese. Oopsy.
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Ha ha! (thanks!)

But of course, we would have to actually purchase this historical fiction novel to read further to find out if our impressions are correct and that would be just throwing what little good money we have left after bad.
#41 January 7, 2012 at 1:06 pm
FurryGuy commented:

Evidently, the president was not up to the task.

I believe we are finally learning the real reason why the Os begin so many vacations apart from each other, or do very little together except for blatantly obvious photo-op outings.

Will the inevitable tell-all book of the Obama WH years spill details of her tirades while throwing furniture?
#44 January 7, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Mope commented:

Today I read this in the Slimes about a forthcoming book:

But her husband’s advisers — in particular, Mr. Gibbs — were worried that the White House might appear oblivious to public anger about joblessness, banker bailouts and bonuses. The result was constant, anxious give-and-take between the East and West Wings about vacations, décor, entertainment, even matters as small as whether to announce the hiring of a new florist.
“We all have watched what happens when people get caricatured,” Mr. Gibbs said.

That, my friends, is why that west coast rag bristled at the caricature of Michelle Obama as Marie Antoinette- it is exactly what the White House wants silenced. The L.A. Times is carrying out the marching orders from the administration. There is no other way to see this.
http://rottie-refugees.com/2012/01/07/let-them-eat-cake/
#45 January 7, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Tom Doniphon commented:

Gus says “Who cares they are gonna be gone?”

I sure hope you’re right, but I think he has the advantage!
#47 January 7, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Colo Kid commented:

Michelle is a parasite feeding off the United States of America. Obama is a parasite intent on destroying the United States of America.
#48 January 7, 2012 at 4:48 pm
jhump commented:

Ooooouuuuu, chunk johnson doesn’t like us. Pffft! I can’t believe you visit his useless blog anyway. If I want to read chunk’s bs, I’ll go to DoD.
#49 January 7, 2012 at 5:53 pm
proudredneck commented:

This woman has big chip on her shoulders.Better keep all sharp-objects away…hard telling what she do when her and hubby are sent packing back to Chicago.
#50 January 7, 2012 at 6:01 pm
DomesticGoddess commented:

Hold your horses. Go back and read the NYTs article. It is mostly a slobbering love affair over Moochele. The book actually portrays her as insightful and able to offer so much but she was supressed. Especially, read the comments of people wishing that SHE would run!
#51 January 7, 2012 at 6:45 pm
MustComment commented:

MO gets around. Not only on every magazine cover and talk show BUT if any of you have younger children, you know she’s on the cartoon channels all day long – promoting healthy eating. Isn’t that nice? All the while – both Her and “Ears” shove all that crappy ‘don’t eat’ food down their throats for the cameras. Isn’t that nice?
#52 January 7, 2012 at 6:46 pm
wanumba commented:

#70 January 7, 2012 at 6:01 pm
DomesticGoddess commented:

Hold your horses. Go back and read the NYTs article. It is mostly a slobbering love affair over Moochele.
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Heh. Of course it is. Pull “Michelle” out and put in “Hillary” and it’s the same spin the Clintons put out.

NOTHING comes out of the NYT that isn’t packaged ordered for the narrative.
#53 January 7, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Fionnagh commented:

#34 Scary thing is the rampage that will follow HIS re-election!

Yep. And even scarier is the rampage that will ensue when he is NOT re-elected…
#54 January 7, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Andrew commented:

First Ladies and other wives of politicians are well known to have a-lot of influence over their husbands. It is well known that in Australia, when Prime Minister Howard was in charge, his wife convinced him to abort his plans to further strengthen his policies on immigration and border control.
#55 January 7, 2012 at 10:43 pm
B commented:

This is NY Times propaganda. (Is there anything else out of this paper?) Karl Marx said that once you discover that the earthly family is the secret of the heavenly family, the former must be destroyed through theory and practice. In other words, the traditional family that chastens it’s children prepares a generation for obedience to God, laws and limits, produces sovereignty, etc. Destroy the structure and eventually there will be a generation who cannot communicate with God. Not a coincidence, scripture says the last days will be “as in the days of Noah.” The world will be disobedient children.

Barack, his marxist professors and his apparatchik know all this I am sure.

This book is more a disobedient first lady/child power of suggestion to influence American women and children to model after and further undermine the capitalists.
#56 January 8, 2012 at 5:59 am
RedBeard commented:

And here is One Note Questionman, the troll without the native ability to form a cogent thought in his pea-sized brain, reduced to the usual leftist spitting and sputtering that misses the mark by a mile.

Our dear First Lady has brought all this on herself. No one else is to blame for the blowback. No one.

She is the original racist, and proves it with her own comments.

She is the one who disrespects her country, and proves it by means of her own deeds.

She is the one who is a selfish, grasping, greedy prima donna, and proves it with her own behavior.

Questionman, if you don’t like the criticism aimed at Mrs. Obama, then perhaps you should work to get us a First Lady worthy of the position. This one clearly is not.
#57 January 9, 2012 at 3:16 am
Nick commented:

This article yet again is totally nonfactual and the book if it really says that is untrue. It is well shown and I remember the articles blasting Mrs. Obama for her $40 dresses from Lane Bryant and other low cost clothing. Besides Mrs. Obama has plenty of cash to buy what clothing she likes. People are always saying that the “rich” should not be demonized, but yet when the Wealthy Obamas as has been noted from his own mouth in regards to tax increases want to spend their own money on things people raise heck. Which is it? Should they be demonized for spending their money or should they be free to spend their wealth as they see fit? Can’t have it both ways.