In a news interview with CNN the First Lady openly confirmed what most Americans already knew-the mainstream press has bent over backwards to leave her offspring alone. According to Michelle Obama the media understands it should not cross the line with candidates' children.

CNN reporter: "How's the family ready for this [the election]? It's going to be quite vicious, isn't it? How do you prepare for that?"

First Lady Michelle Obama: "You know, it's ... we're ready, you know. Our children, you know, could care less about what we're doing. We work hard to do that. Fortunately, we have help from the media. I have to say this: I'm very grateful for the support and kindness that we've gotten. People have respected their privacy and in that way, I think, you know, no matter what people may feel about my husband's policies or what have you, they care about children and that's been good to see."

Mrs. Obama paints a rosy picture of a caring press. Of course she does. Her kids have been off limits for 3 years while the press has openly attacked good and decent families. The progressive media has shown no mercy to the opposition's children simply because their parents hold different opinions

Now that Michele Bachmann has plunged into the fray, will that "kindness and support" extend to the congresswoman's children? Will the same leftist press that supports Obama's agenda leave the kids alone, regardless of their parents' political affiliations? Will the First Lady declare that all children deserve protection from a rabid press in the upcoming election, not just hers

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