Posted by
Mike Bates on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:22:20 PM
The mainstream media are demonstrating that their fawning coverage
isn't limited to President Barack Hussein Obama. The establishment
press loves Michelle LaVaughn every bit as much. Today's Washington
Post Politics Web site carries
the story "Michelle Obama wows Britain with high style, rubs shoulders
with new royal Kate Middleton." The article substantiates its claim
that Mrs. Obama dazzled the English with support from an impartial,
disinterested observer. I know she's impartial because she authored a
book titled "“Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style.”
On NPR's Web site, the headline is "Michelle Obama Wows Britain With Her Style." The accompanying Associated Press article begins:
There weren't any hugs, like last time, but U.S. First Lady Michelle
Obama shared a warm handshake with the British queen and gained more
fans during her state visit to the U.K.
How does the AP know that Mrs. Obama gained fans? Did they take a survey pre- and post-warm handshake?
The Sky News Australia Web site also headlines "Michelle Obama wows UK with her style." On its Web site, People reports:
"Michelle Obama brought her signature colorful, feminine style to the
British capital on Wednesday, dazzling in an array of elegant designs."
On NBC New York's blog called Thread/NY, "the inside line on New York
fashion," we learn "First Lady Earns High Marks in Tom Ford at Buckingham Palace." Who issues those marks? Does he grade on a curve?
Over at Access Hollywood, the story is "Glam Slam: Michelle Obama’s Drop Dead Gorgeous Gown." The piece starts:
Wow. Wow. Wow. What a dress.
Just have to take a moment today to admire (and pay tribute to!) First
Lady Michelle Obama’s beautiful gown. She looked like a goddess at last
night’s State Dinner at Buckingham Palace in London!
The ruched, ivory, georgette evening gown with ribbon details is by Tom
Ford, one of several American designers she has worn during her visit
to the UK. Stunning.
Insert whistle here.
The ultra flattering gown showed off Mrs. Obama’s toned arms and
shoulders. The First Lady wore her hair in an up-do with long, dangly
earrings.
Ooh. I was hoping they'd get to those toned arms and shoulders. Verily, a true goddess.
I think we're getting the message. Much of the mainstream media love,
love, love Michelle Obama. Maybe she didn't wow Britain, but she
certainly captivates the establishment press.