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Surprise! Barack & Michelle Aren’t Perfect…And That’s Just Fine

By Hello Beautiful June 3, 2009 5:05 pm

A new book is claiming that Barack and Michelle Obama were on the rocks before the historical election, and everyone’s up in arms about people “slandering” our President and First Lady. According to the NY Daily News,

In the new book “Renegade,” about Obama’s barrier-breaking run for the presidency, author Richard Wolffe recounts a stretch in 2000 when the Obama’s marriage was a lot frostier than it appears today.

“There was little conversation and even less romance,” Wolffe, who covered Obama’s campaign for Newsweek magazine, wrote of that period. “She was angry at his selfishness and careerism; he thought she was cold and ungrateful.”

At the time, Obama was a young state senator who had decided to run a Democratic primary against incumbent Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) – a contest Obama lost by a dismal 2-1 margin. Michelle was a new mom with two-year-old Malia at home and Sasha, born in June 2001, not far off.

“She hated the failed race for Congress in 2000, and their marriage was strained by the time their youngest daughter, Sasha, was born,” Wolffe wrote. “Politics seemed like a waste of time to Michelle.”

Here’s my question: Why should the media be expected to leave out stories like this, just because they involve our President and First Lady? One could take it to be a slanderous news item, but others could see it the way I see it – Barack and Michelle aren’t perfect. In fact, the trials and tribulations of their coupledom are just like the trials and tribulations of ours. Know why? Cause they’re effing human. And the fact that they had this alleged relationship rift 9 years ago and were able to get through it to become what they are today is more beautiful than the cookie cutter love the newspapers want to make their marriage out to be. If anything, it makes them more normal than they’ve ever been, and while it might be a tough sell to say that it means you and your man might eventually become a power couple like the Obamas, at least it gives you hope that your problems are shared by one of the most successful couples on the planet…and that you’ll get through them, eventually. Just like they did.

So I’m posting this “rumor” for all to see, and I want to know everything you readers have to say about it. Let me have it. Cause I ain’t budging.

Check out this gallery of Shelly and Barry looking all cute on Date Night. If they can do it, you can too! Amen.

TAGS: barack obama, imperfect, michelle obama, new book, president, relationship, renegade, rumors, White House
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  • david___king
    david___king
    6-10-2009 5:13 am

    great story! I love these 2 people. i’m so very proud of them. Life isn’t perfect, but some people excel even through the hardest times. They are great examples for the world. Problems & distanceness, but no infedelity…that’s the key. When I wrote this song, I meant it! This song is about how all the different things about Barack Obama seem to symbolize his destiny to be the 44th. U.S. President and the lead example of the world in 2009! This is the world’s theme song for Barack Obama! “Obama For The World” by David King http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PIEOJO

  • sistersue2928
    sistersue2928
    6-4-2009 5:22 pm

    My comment is that people need to leave well enough alone…..things are godd and bad, yet someone is trying to make a difference, like Obama…..him and the Muslim’s today, said it all, he is a strong man and Michelle is a strong, intelligent woman………..love them both to death………VSP

  • Divas_Inc_Management
    Divas_Inc_Management
    6-4-2009 5:13 pm

    Well DUH!, they are human beings. Of course they would have problems, but they work though them.

  • Kadia_Francis
    Kadia_Francis
    6-4-2009 4:26 pm

    Well i can finally say i agree with something and hellobeautifuleditor has contributed. They are human and as such are prone to mistakes the fact that they had the courage and strength to work through their problems is what makes them remarkable as it would any other couple who has faced down problems and have successfully managed to keep their marriage together happily. I applaud the Obamas for being exemplary and providing precedence that shows how the power of love can withstand any problems. And let me go further to say that if the only thing Barack Obama and as an extension Michelle Obama succeeds in doing while being president is to supply hope to people, to inspire change and motivate young black people like myself wherever they may be to aspire to greater heights than is the norm then he has done a hell of a lot more than is expected or anticipated of any president before and i suspect after him. Peace Love and Blessings to the Obamas.

  • explict124
    explict124
    6-4-2009 4:18 pm

    Suprise nobody is perfect we all are humans ya dg

  • Tasty194
    Tasty194
    6-4-2009 4:07 pm

    GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Arrielle2007
    Arrielle2007
    6-4-2009 4:02 pm

    Whoever thought they were perfect is an ass. They are human just like everyone else. Their marriage isnt invincible. Stop expecting perfection out of everybody.

  • 2daTopnonStop
    2daTopnonStop
    6-4-2009 3:52 pm

    Folks keep confusing our president with “Celebs”. Yes the Obama’s are fascinating and the story has Hollywood screenplay written all over it, truth is THEY are politicians.

    When “we” (media, papps, tabloids) begin disecting their personal relationship, it lowers the importance of President Obama’s role and First Lady Obama’s role in our government and society.

    As long as he ain’t sneaking nasty hoochies in to get BJ on the governments time, and she isn’t diddeling the gardner or secret service men, then let them be.

  • Last_Revelation
    Last_Revelation
    6-4-2009 3:42 pm

    But that’s something normal how relationships can be strained by overwhelming work especially with an addition on the way… it makes it difficult, and they should talk about it and praise them for making it work and coming out on top stronger than ever.

  • GOLDSUGA
    GOLDSUGA
    6-4-2009 3:29 pm

    If they did have issues, they have overcome them, which gives hope to those who think their marriage is failing. Everyone goes through rough periods, nobody and no situation in life is perfect. Marriage won’t always be a bed of roses. But if you persevere, you could end up with a love like The Obama’s.

  • AngelHeart1703
    AngelHeart1703
    6-4-2009 3:16 pm

    I love the Obamas, they seem like the ideal neighbors to have… they always look so “normal” in their pics.. unlike certain celebs…. they dont look plastic..

  • BIGEQUIPMENTLAC
    BIGEQUIPMENTLAC
    6-4-2009 3:02 pm

    bigequipment
    hey,here is again one of those racist
    white mens talking about something
    that he knows nothing about,how in the hell did he know how much romance was going on with Barack and Michelle back in
    their home, what was he standing at their front door,we all realize that they or not perfect,he sound just like that racist radio talk show host oh whats is name

  • HEOHSOSEXI
    HEOHSOSEXI
    6-4-2009 3:01 pm

    Its amazing that people dig in so far to find ways that can be used to discredit the Obamas. Where was the scrutiny in the life styles of Bush when he was in office letting the US run into the ground? I think that in itself shouldve been grounds for impeachment!! Nobody pursued his history of alcohol and drugs prior to the presidency and said “We are letting a ex addict run our nation!!!”. Obama came into a situation that where he’s one man trying to stop an avalanche. Im proud that he’s actually attmeptin to do what he promoted and wasn’t just spouting stuff to get into office, no matter what his marriage or personal life has been like prior to now.

  • got_gold2
    got_gold2
    6-4-2009 2:52 pm

    No 1 Is Perfect!

  • YoungEx19
    YoungEx19
    6-4-2009 2:48 pm

    It’s really nice that we get to see the human side of Barack and Michelle. This is one of the big reasons why our country has fallen in love with this family and this president. Because they’re not afraid to expose their vulnerabilities, and show us that the President of the United States and the first lady are human just like you and I. This family is for real, and this president is one of the best our country has ever seen.

  • RoyalJr
    RoyalJr
    6-4-2009 2:36 pm

    If rocky times are not what makes us better people than we are not human at all and then we should fear what we truly are.

  • SUNNKISS1
    SUNNKISS1
    6-4-2009 2:14 pm

    I LOVE THEM………. TO THE END. ROCK ON OBAMAS

  • SYNCEREG
    SYNCEREG
    6-4-2009 2:14 pm

    This Story is really kinda lame , but the truth stands that they are human . Who cares about what happend in there personal life that the problem with america today none of that should concern you.the only thing that matters is does he repersent our country as he should . Despite pouplur belief the president doesnt run as much as you think he is just the goverments represntative to the world . (not down playing his importants) . Obama was not the best person for the job because of his color even though thats all most black people care about . He was a sign of positve charge and new i deas for the world ,which well lead to a more open minded world . we get so caught up with the bulls**t stories and how we think it should be that we forget its much bigger then us and our feelings or even americas feelings. And yes there are some people that just cant handle the fact that he is a man of color but get over it nothing you can do about it now . Shouldnt have allowed such a s**tty president before him

  • _bookoo_tweaks_
    _bookoo_tweaks_
    6-4-2009 2:11 pm

    Yep, they’re real and human. I’d be more interested to see if they were acting all lovey dovey during that shaky period. If they were, then they could be faking now too. Not saying that they are, only that we really don’t know what goes on behind anyone’s closed doors.

  • Chococaramel
    Chococaramel
    6-4-2009 1:45 pm

    The Obama’s are HUMAN not robots and that’s what makes them so real. It’ s not like they try to hide thingws or be ashamed of anything and I can respect them for that. Everyone thought Clinton smoking that ohhhwee was off the chain or just dispicable, but the Obamas have problems that every couple has and it’s slander..come on now!

  • lil_lilo04
    lil_lilo04
    6-4-2009 1:40 pm

    awww, i love the obamas. they are sooo cute when there all kissin, or holdin hands. and yeah they had problems like a decade ago, but that should jus make you love em even more. they’re human! they’re real! they’re the s**t! lol!

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