"Is Obama Using His Daughters?" asks a Columnist.

By writing an open letter to his daughters via Parade magazine, instead of utilizing a conversation over the dinner table, columnist Emily Bazelon at Slate wonders if Obama isn't using his daughters. (Of course, we don't know if he does converse with them about these topics, but it's apparently the publicity that has some people wondering.)


However, isn't he just following in the proven successful Kennedy footsteps of publicizing their children? (i.e. Caroline and John-John's antics at the White House during the John and Jackie era) Why if it's done successfully, one or both of the Obama girls might run for a Senate seat...or the presidency in future years and feel it's their due because of their name, whether they have experience or not.

Admittedly, two young girls in the White House adds interest to life there and has youngsters all over the world taking an interest in U.S. politics.

Obama Family - "Living in the Lap of Luxury," According to the Press

As the Obama family heads to Washington and life in the Hay-Adams luxury hotel until they move into Blair House, and then the White House, it's ironic that the President-Elect made points with the people by putting down the wealthy. Now he and his family excell in a life of luxury.

Granted, a first family can't live in a hovel, but many have extolled simplicity, while exhibiting dignity and class.