"Yes, there's always a level (of sexism). People are not used to strong women," Obama said.
The first-lady hopeful had a captive female audience, being The View and all. So the topic was on point.
She handled the show like a PRO! She opened the show with, what else? A bump! ...
"Of course I'm proud of my country," Obama told Barbara Walters, in reference to a months-old miss-quote that's still stalking her.
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The Next First Lady?
Career: Obama gave up her job as a vice president at the University of Chicago Medical Center to campaign with her husband.
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Career: McCain is the chairman of her family's business, Hensley & Co., one of the country's largest distributors for Anheuser-Busch. She's also involved with several children's health care organizations.
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Childhood and Education: Michelle Obama, 44, grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton and her law degree from Harvard.
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Childhood and Education: Cindy McCain, 54, who was raised in a wealthy Phoenix family, has a master's degree in special education from the University of Southern California.
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Family: The Obamas have two daughters, Malia, 9, and Sasha, 6.
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Family: The McCains have four children together -- Meghan, 23, pictured above with her parents; Jack, 22; Jim, 20; and Bridget, 16. John McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
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Marriage: Michelle Robinson married Barack Obama in October 1992. The couple met while working for a Chicago law firm.
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Marriage: Cindy Hensley married John McCain in May 1980. It was the second marriage for McCain, who is 18 years older than his wife.
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Style on the Trail: Obama has been known for being strong-minded and outspoken during her husband's campaign. Here, the couple bump fists before his speech on the night he earned enough delegates to claim the Democratic nomination.
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Style on the Trail: McCain "is more in the classic mold of the candidate's wife on the campaign trail," said one political scientist. She's been less likely to speak out on the trail.
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1. I am very proud of Michelle Obama's grace and style.
She handled herself like a true black women. Her poise and dignaty could never be considered fake. She has truly a wonderful spirit.
Tyesha at 6:36PM on Jun 18th 2008