Sometimes, when you look at an adviser's failings or perceived failings, I think the tough question you have to ask as a journalist is, 'What does this say about the president?' — Jodi Kantor Copy Share Image
In interviews with dozens of black advisers, friends, donors and allies, few said they had ever heard Mr. Obama muse on the experience of being the first black president of the United States, a role in which every day he… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share Image
I will say this: One thing I did see in my reporting again and again is that the Obamas themselves are much more involved… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
I spent a lot of time in the White House in the public areas where reporters are allowed to go, but I spoke to… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Those close to Mr. Obama say he grows irritated at being misunderstood - not just by opponents who insinuate that he caters to African-Americans,… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
I really thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but then I had an epiphany when I was in law school and dropped out.… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Michelle has had to grapple with Hilary Clinton's legacy as First Lady... Michelle Obama never wants to be seen as the kind of First… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
People who face too many demands - two careers, two children - often scale back somehow. The Obamas scaled up. — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romney's is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Michelle Obama has mostly stuck to pretty anodyne topics. She's anti-childhood obesity, she's pro-veteran. — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Candidates' wives are supposed to sit cheerfully through their husbands' appearances. — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
One of my favorite stories is from Obama's first campaign: Michelle Obama was out there every day, collecting signatures and supervising the other people… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Mr. Romney is quick to uphold rules great and small. During primary debates, when his rivals spoke out of turn or exceeded their allotted… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Evangelical Christian politicians who cheat often raise questions about hypocrisy, especially if they preached piety in public and disregarded it in private. When Jewish… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
Interpreting anyone's marriage - a neighbor's, let alone the president's - is extremely difficult. And yet, examining the first couple's relationship - their negotiations… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share
