Give the First Lady a Break

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Aug 9, 2010 As a political matter, the mother-daughter getaway to a five-star resort on the Spanish Costa del Sol was not a good idea. But I'd just as soon not have my First Family vacations determined by focus groups. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Flynt Peeking Into Presidents’ Bedrooms for New Book

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2010 If ever there was anyone cut out for the job of researching presidential peccadilloes -- while also looking into the flings of our nation's first ladies -- it quite possibly would be esteemed porn purveyor Larry Flynt The Hustler impresario is working on a book on America's sexed-up presidents (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barack and Michelle Obama on the Next Four Years

Staff / Truthdig Nov 17, 2008 Barack Obama covered a lot of ground during his first post-election interview Sunday. The president-elect said he will close Guantanamo, re-regulate the economy and wait until he's settled before getting his daughters that puppy. Michelle Obama, joining her husband, said she will become an active first lady once her children make the adjustment to their new home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Michelle Obama on Palin, Parents

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2008 "When you're named Barack Obama, you are the underdog," Michelle Obama tells Jay Leno in this two-part clip from her appearance on Monday's "Tonight Show," during which she was careful to point out that she was wearing a "J. Crew ensemble." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cindy McCain in the Spotlight

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2008 Now that the presumptive nominees are getting ready to do battle for the presidency, their wives are also subject to increasing scrutiny by the press and public. Here, Cindy McCain takes a moment to endure the (soft focus) glare of ABC News cameras and answer softball questions about her husband's stance on women's rights and whether she'd feel safe with Barack Obama as president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Being Mrs. McCain

Staff / Truthdig Feb 5, 2008 The UK's Times Online certainly chose a very particular frame for its profile of John McCain's wife, Cindy, as evidenced by the headline: "Flawed Cindy McCain Has a Grudge List." Further down, Mrs. McCain gets a bit more credit when writer Tony Allen-Mills predicts she'd make a "formidable but flawed first lady." There appears to be a pattern at work here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Takes Clinton to Task

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2007 No doubt aware of his need to snap into clearer focus as a candidate after months of relatively hazy public performances, Barack Obama issued a sharp critique of rival Hillary Clinton following Tuesday night's Democratic debate in Philadelphia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lady Bird Johnson Dies at 94

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2007 Lady Bird Johnson, widow of President Lyndon B. Johnson, died Wednesday at 94 at her home in Austin, Texas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thank Providence for Small Miracles!

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2006 The president categorically rules out any run for office by his wife, Laura Bush. | storyNow the only ones to worry about are his twin daughters; his nephew, George P. Bush; and his mother, Barbara "Antoinette" Bush, who had such thoughtful things to say about Katrina evacuees. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )