"Yes, there's always a level (of sexism). People are not used to strong women," Obama said.
The first-lady hopeful had a captive female audience, being The View and all. So the topic was on point.
She handled the show like a PRO! She opened the show with, what else? A bump! ...
"Of course I'm proud of my country," Obama told Barbara Walters, in reference to a months-old miss-quote that's still stalking her.
Check out the show above.
The Next First Lady?
Career: Obama gave up her job as a vice president at the University of Chicago Medical Center to campaign with her husband.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
Career: McCain is the chairman of her family's business, Hensley & Co., one of the country's largest distributors for Anheuser-Busch. She's also involved with several children's health care organizations.
Mary Altaffer, AP
Childhood and Education: Michelle Obama, 44, grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton and her law degree from Harvard.
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Childhood and Education: Cindy McCain, 54, who was raised in a wealthy Phoenix family, has a master's degree in special education from the University of Southern California.
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Family: The Obamas have two daughters, Malia, 9, and Sasha, 6.
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Family: The McCains have four children together -- Meghan, 23, pictured above with her parents; Jack, 22; Jim, 20; and Bridget, 16. John McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
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Marriage: Michelle Robinson married Barack Obama in October 1992. The couple met while working for a Chicago law firm.
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Marriage: Cindy Hensley married John McCain in May 1980. It was the second marriage for McCain, who is 18 years older than his wife.
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Style on the Trail: Obama has been known for being strong-minded and outspoken during her husband's campaign. Here, the couple bump fists before his speech on the night he earned enough delegates to claim the Democratic nomination.
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Style on the Trail: McCain "is more in the classic mold of the candidate's wife on the campaign trail," said one political scientist. She's been less likely to speak out on the trail.
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By: Tyesha on 6/18/2008 6:36PM
I am very proud of Michelle Obama's grace and style.
She handled herself like a true black women. Her poise and dignaty could never be considered fake. She has truly a wonderful spirit.
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By: Yolandria Jones on 6/18/2008 9:28PM
Thanks VIEW! Ladies let's boycott FOX NEWS for their BabyMama comment. Stand up for Michelle Obama.
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By: QuiteNice on 6/19/2008 9:13AM
No drama from this Obama mama:-) You Go Michelle!
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By: marlene pride on 6/19/2008 9:22AM
If you can imagine what it feels like to be hypnotize, or better yet being in a trance when suddenly you hear what sounds just like an explosion from the mouth of someone who thinks they're saying something profound. (Whoopie) Her comments simply jarred me out of a euphoric state with her comments that aren't worth repeating. If this was stated by a caucasian individual everyone would yell racism, but because it was an african american the media is trying to analyze.
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By: DROCK on 6/19/2008 9:41AM
It is crazy how white people /angry Hillary Clinton supports have taken one sound bite to try to say she is un-patriotic (we knew what she meant) and how they are trying to say she is scary and angry..They don't even know her..The only thing they know is that they are not use to seeing an educated black women on tv almost everyday (besides Oprah) in a good light..
This shows just how far blacks and whites think..We see passionate women like Michelle everyday.
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By: Joeanna on 6/19/2008 10:01AM
Michelle handle herself like the next president wife should.She have everything to be the next first LADY.
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By: Joeanna on 6/19/2008 10:02AM
Michelle the next first LADY
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By: fac on 6/19/2008 10:19AM
I must say I had no doubt that Michelle was going to rise to the occasion. Look at Elizabeth, what a two faced whiny, women. Now all of a sudden she wants to act as if those mean horrible things that she has said about this womens husband has never been said! With her rude self she interupted Michlele twice...Get rid of her! She doesn't even fit in.
If she/white society would ever decide to step outside their bubble you will see that there are a lot of Michelle's out here. Oh but wait, your afraid to see just how many there truly are because of intimidation!
Well get ready OBAMA is getting ready to open you up to a whole new world. Your finally getting ready to see how media has portrayed african americans as not worthy of anything, and always looking for a hand out. This is so not the case! Media reports the bad for ratings. There is so much that caucasains don't know about african americans.
Prime example, the way they have treated this highly educated women. Hell for the first time in my life I'm proud of this political process and this country too!
Never change Mrs. Obama you got it going on girl!
EDUCATION CAN NEVER BE TAKEN FROM YOU!
Call it like you see it and let them deal with it; Never stop speaking your mind! We are finally going to have a First Lady that you would feel comfortable sitting down to talk with like a girlfriend! Your young, educated and worthy!
p.s. I will keep the fist bump going too!
Obama girl in Ohio!
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By: MrMellow on 6/19/2008 2:42PM
Michelle Obama is the epitome of grace and class.
Michelle Obama news and video clips:
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By: cassan on 6/19/2008 7:17PM
I like that. She was on point, relaxed, and very elegant.
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