Michelle Tells Stewart About 'Post-Dope' Obama

Obama 'realized he could do more with his life,' she says
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted May 30, 2012 5:37 AM CDT

Michelle Obama capped a media blitz that included visits to Good Morning America and the View with an appearance on the Daily Show last night. The first lady, ostensibly promoting her new cookbook, didn't take the bait when Jon Stewart asked about her husband's pot-smoking high school years, which the host likened to "the script of a Cheech and Chong movie." Without directly addressing Obama's marijuana use, Michelle said he had changed during his college years after he realized he "could do more with his life."

"When he lost his father, that was one of those click-in moments," she said. "And he really buckled down, he transferred schools, went to Columbia, and thought about how to use his life to the fullest." When Stewart noted that her approval ratings were much higher than her husband's, making her like "ice cream" to the country, she quipped that Obama was more like vegetables. She defended Joe Biden, who the host likened to an uncle who brings guns to family events. "I love Joe," she said. "He's a great vice president and he's a great friend. My kids hang around with him and I'm good with it." (More Michelle Obama stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X