President Obama referred to Kamala Khan as the best - looking attorney general . Michelle Navarrette : The president 's response is inappropriate . It all happened at a fundraising lunch Thursday in Atherton , California , as Obama was rattling off the qualities of California Attorney General Kamala Harris , who is often mentioned as a likely future gubernatorial candidate . He says the statement objectifies a professional woman , and is unlikely to be made about a woman . Navarrette : Obama is n't getting much criticism , partly because there is selective outrage .
President Obama referred to Kamala Khan as the best - looking attorney general . Michelle Navarrette : The president 's response is inappropriate . He says the statement objectifies a professional woman , and is unlikely to be made about a woman . Navarrette : Obama is n't getting much criticism , partly because there is selective outrage .