Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

[Funk]

Sorry it was only the innuendo in the headline that caught my attention.

In the past it's been almost a tradition for America's first ladies to catch flack from their husbands' political opponents over the size of their staffs, and Michelle Obama certainly hasn't been exempt from that. Criticism of her "massive" staff has popped up on email chains, blogs, and chat rooms. But what are the facts regarding how many people are under her employ, and how does the size of her staff compare to that of past first ladies?

There is no way that she has Eleanor Roosevelt beat.

[John Mora]

Re: Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

Talk softly and carry a big staff.

[Funk]

Re: Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

Become a master of the staff, like Staffmaster.

[Nixon]

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A massive staff can be rather unwieldy. She better make sure that her staff handling skills are up to the task.

[Translucid]

Re: Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

her "massive" staff has popped up

[Czechs Mex]

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There is no way that she has Eleanor Roosevelt beat.

Please, anybody can beat Eleanor Roosevelt's staff. Especially Michelle Obama, whose staff is growing as we speak.

[The_Real_Crunk]

Re: Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

My staff is so large it has its own staff.

[highwind]

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[John Mora]

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Seriously, people, it's a common--untrue--stereotype that black women have larger than average staffs. I could probably name a dozen black women, however, that have very modest staffs that still manage to get the job done.

[Toaster]

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I can help it if I feel self-conscious, with the way the media wont shut up how large it is.

[American Hero]

Re: Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

I don't get the joke.

[Toaster]

Re: Separating fact from fiction regarding the size of Michelle Obama's staff

My staff is much bigger than yours,
My staff can walk right through the door
With a feeling so pure...
It's got you screaming for more.