Carl Anthony says a new book about the Obamas points up tough job of first lady . As late as the 1960 election , when the Catholicism of Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy finally broke through the nation 's historic anti-papist sentiment , the campaign of his opponent , Richard Nixon , soft-pedaled his wife 's ethnic and religious background . He says job is societal minefield ; Michelle Obama worries she 's cast as an `` angry black woman '' He says first ladies have long endured stereotypes , been used for political jabs at their spouses . Score: 7 Hurtful remarks about Obama may shame people into leaving first ladies alone .
Carl Anthony says a new book about the Obamas points up tough job of first lady . He says job is societal minefield ; Michelle Obama worries she 's cast as an `` angry black woman '' He says first ladies have long endured stereotypes , been used for political jabs at their spouses . Score: 7 Hurtful remarks about Obama may shame people into leaving first ladies alone .