I've learned that the best political reporters never make predictions! Jodi Kantor havelearnmake Change image and share on social
I would say that Barack Obama has always been a real optimist about what can be accomplished. He believes that government can be used to create systemic, long-term, real change. And the first lady is more of a skeptic. Jodi Kantor accomplishbarackbelieve share on social
One of my favorite stories is from Obama's first campaign: Michelle Obama was out there every day, collecting signatures and supervising the other people who did. If you were supposed to get 300 signatures and you only got 299, you had to face the wrath of Michelle. Jodi Kantor campaigncollectday share on social
Interpreting anyone's marriage - a neighbor's, let alone the president's - is extremely difficult. Jodi Kantor difficultextremelyinterpret Change image and share on social
I spent a lot of time in the White House in the public areas where reporters are allowed to go, but I spoke to people about the private quarters as well. Some of the things I learned were small, novelistic details. For example, the fact that there were still pet stains on the carpets from the Bush cats when the Obamas moved in. Jodi Kantor allowareabush share on social
People who face too many demands - two careers, two children - often scale back somehow. The Obamas scaled up. Jodi Kantor backcareerchild Change image and share on social
Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romney's is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play a special role in history, its Constitution divinely inspired. Jodi Kantor backbeliefcandidate share on social