Sen. Barack Obama is bracing for the general election fight, and conservatives are likely to throw some jabs at his wife, Michelle Obama, as well.
Conservatives view the presumptive Democratic nominee's wife as a target of opportunity.
But one Republican consultant said attacks on candidates' wives often backfire.
"Considering there are so many issues -- legitimate issues -- that you can use on Barack Obama, to attack his wife to me is sheer utter stupidy of the highest level," said Stephen Marks, a Republican strategist. "Mr. Obama is going to come to his wife's defense, and it's going to humanize both of them."
Michelle Obama was widely criticized on conservative blogs when she said "For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country" at an appearance on behalf of her husband in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in February.
The Obama campaign said Michelle Obama's comment reflected her excitement about the grass-roots support her husband is receiving, but conservatives said the statement raised questions about her patriotism.
While I agree that if Michelle is making speeches about Obama then she becomes fair political game, I think this might be a bad move on the part of Republicans in time of an election. Voters might be turned off on what may be perceived, rightly or wrongly, as unfair attacks against a "defenseless" woman.
Travis
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