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Like all romances, they had their tough times. \u00a0When Obama told them not to get their news from FOX, they quickly reminded\u00a0him to keep out of their business. \u00a0At times, when reporters breached protocol \u00a0by suggesting Obama might be wrong or even deserve some blame, he was quick with a tongue-lashing. But on the whole, reconciliation and love always followed.<\/p>\n

Michelle got no negative press that I\u2019m aware of. \u00a0First time a First Lady went through unscathed in my memory. \u00a0Laura Bush had her moments. \u00a0Even Barbara Bush back in the day. \u00a0We won\u2019t even discuss Hillary or Nancy. \u00a0But Michelle? \u00a0I\u2019ve seen the Blessed Mother receive less adoration in a Catholic rosary service.<\/p>\n

But, like all things, this must end. \u00a0I\u2019m sure the love affair will continue, but it will be packaged\u00a0differently. \u00a0It will have to be. \u00a0He won\u2019t be president. \u00a0But as some on the Left dream of a Michelle presidency<\/a>, and others hope that the Obamas can become the First Family emeritus<\/a>, they will still have to work to maintain the headline level that their romance has enjoyed these last 8 years. \u00a0 \u2018Sniff\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"