The XX Factor : Laura Bush

Polling Michelle Obama

Liza Mundy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:03:00 GMT

While it’s true as John says that the 100-day presidential milepost is media-made, it does afford time to ponder swift and striking changes, such as Michelle Obama’s rise in poll ratings. Less than a year ago, in June 2008, as the Washington Post pointed...(read more)

Laura's Memoir? No, Thanks.

Rachael Larimore — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:13:00 GMT

Melinda , Thanks for sharing news of Laura Bush's memoir. I'll admit, I've always liked Laura. I don't think it's fair to project our hopes and dreams onto another woman just because she's married to the president. (Meghan's excellent post about Michelle...(read more)

American Opaque

Melinda Henneberger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:53:00 GMT

Our enigmatic current first lady is ready to write a memoir, and has reportedly promised to refrain from revealing anything at all in it; is that supposed to be reverse-psychology PR? According to the AP, Laura Bush has "vowed to write a positive book,...(read more)

American Wife

Meghan O'Rourke — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:38:00 GMT

It was striking to see Laura Bush onstage last night after watching Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama speak last week. Laura looked stiff and uncomfortable, despite her smiles; she swiveled her head almost robotically toward and away from the camera,...(read more)