he same day White House press secretary Robert Gibbs mocked Sarah Palin from the White House podium, first lady Michelle Obama declined to offer an opinion on the former Alaska governor when queried about her on "Larry King Live."

"I think it's wonderful to have strong female voices out there, but I don't know her," said Obama.

"What's your read on the former governor of Alaska?" King had asked, setting up an exchange with classic cable television cat-fight potential.

"You know, I don't have a read. I try not to make, or set, opinions about people that I haven't had any, you know, substantive interaction with. I mean, I know what you see on TV and when --" Obama replied.

"Does it irk you when she criticizes?" King pressed.

"You know, democracy is about critique. And the president is not immune to criticism," said Obama.

Obama also declined to be drawn out on the subject of the Tea Party convention. "You know, I'm -- I'm focused on what's in front of me. And right now, that's ending childhood obesity in a generation -- getting this done," she said.

source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010...l?wprss=44

Personally I think the First Lady handled the interview well, all things considered.

Robert Gibbs could learn a thing or two from her. Just think of previous Presidential Administrations that we have had in the past 30 years and name one that has been so defensive in regards to criticisms.

Remember the Fox News Boycott, Rush Limbaugh and more recently Sarah Palin. All of these issues could have been handled better; and Obama knows it, he's a smart guy. Someone has given him poor advice along the way and I think both President Obama and the First Lady now realize that.