Michelle Obama on 'Today': I understand criticism of my husband

"Barack warned us about this over the course of the campaign. I mean, he talked a lot about hope, but he said that hope -- with that comes compromise and sacrifice. And it's painful, and it takes time. And it's true, and we're sort of feeling the pain of that..." Story

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  "I generally have sympathy for the presidential spouse."

As spouse who is not "proud" of America until she lives in the White House?

"Blessings on our president. We are, after all, all in his care."

You feelin' cared for? Forget that whole Constitution and our founding in Judeo-Christian values.

How hard should others work to "care" for you?   It's going to be "painful" according to Michelle--workin' for the man.  Do you respect a couple who appeals to the nation's covetousness, enabling them to steal from others?

Michelle Obama on 'Today': I understand criticism of my husband