According to an article in The Washington Post:
“A new Internet ad by the president’s reelection campaign features a portrait of the first family asking supporters to ‘help the Obamas stand up for working Americans.’ …
In the months to come, political strategists expect to see the first family used as a political asset. …
‘The value of the family is enormous,’ said Democratic pollster Celinda Lake. ‘The more you know this family and the more you think of Barack Obama in these terms, the harder it is to vilify him.’
During his presidency, Obama’s children have rarely been featured in such an overtly political way. He has been pointed about leaving family members, especially his children, out of politics.”
While I understand why President Obama may decide to include his wife, and children, in campaign ads, it is unfortunate. If somebody is used as “a political asset,” they are going to be viewed as a political target. I agree with President Obama that family members, especially children, should be left out of politics. But if you think they should be left out, then you need to leave them out.
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