Heather Rudolph gets us started with her top five list at Sirens Magazine Rudolph's number one reason ALL women "should" love Michelle Obama (whether they voted for her husband or not) is that Michelle is a good mother. Also on her list are: 2) She's Smarter than You 3) She's a Realistic Fashion Icon 4) She's a Feminist (frighteningly, perhaps 80% of you won't find that admirable) and finally, 5) She is a Black Woman.
Rudolph gives her own argument for each point and I am thoroughly convinced. Even more convinced am I of Michelle's feminism and smartness, having read Geraldine Brooks's blog post at The Daily Beast this morning, proclaiming Obama a stealth influencer of important public policy, hiding behind a "mere mom" facade.
If we know anything here at Strollerderby, it's that there's no such thing as a "mere"mom.
But since we've got the "she totally kicks butt in the smarts department" covered, I'll add my shallow number six: The woman knows what to wear, how to wear it, and where to find it on a budget. Be still my heart!
Why do YOU love Michelle O?
See also:
Hillary and Barack: A Good "Team of Rivals?"
Michelle Breaks the Mold of Political Spouse