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HipChick

(25,485 posts) Sun Dec 16, 2012, 05:29 PM Dec 2012

Anyone know why President Obama does not bring the First Lady with him

when he has to act as 'Comforter-In-Chief'?

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Anyone know why President Obama does not bring the First Lady with him (Original Post) HipChick Dec 2012 OP

I thought she was scheduled to be with him today. aquart Dec 2012 #1

I'll just take a guess bluestateguy Dec 2012 #2

Providing Security For Both Of Them Would Be More Daunting. TheMastersNemesis Dec 2012 #3

aquart

(69,014 posts)

1. I thought she was scheduled to be with him today.

Reply to HipChick (Original post)

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 05:32 PM

Dec 2012

bluestateguy

(44,173 posts)

2. I'll just take a guess

Reply to HipChick (Original post)

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 05:36 PM

Dec 2012

The Obamas rarely do joint appearances outside of Washington without the girls. That may change as they get older.

In this case, I could see where Michelle Obama would want to be with her daughters privately during this time.

TheMastersNemesis

(10,602 posts)

3. Providing Security For Both Of Them Would Be More Daunting.

Reply to HipChick (Original post)

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 05:37 PM

Dec 2012

Theoretically she could go later.

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