GETTING TO KNOW THE FIRST FAMILY

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Part of getting to know a new President includes a public fascination with what the First Family eats. There is a mix of curiosity – “What goes on in the White House?” and a litmus test – “How much is this family like us?” Just as we are in the process of getting to know a new family, there is also a subconscious thrust to make them more a little like ourselves – “My concerns should now be your concerns.” Mix these ingredients together and you have the makings for discussion and controversy. You can read the latest discussion, including quotes from myself, about the public’s interest with the Obamas’ food habits here: abcnews

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