Michelle Obama Admits to Not Watching the Republican National Convention

Can't be mad at an honest woman, right?

By Bruna Nessif Aug 30, 2012 4:59 AMTags

Amid conversation of sleep-away camp, parenting tips and Kale chips, Michelle Obama confessed something to viewers on The Late Show with David Letterman.

She's not watching the Republican National Convention—but that doesn't mean you shouldn't!

"You know, no," she answered when David Letterman asked if she's been keeping up with the RNC. "I—well, first…Well, no, let me start by saying I, as the wife of the guy they're running against, I tend not to watch it, but I think it's important for everyone to watch these conventions because this is the time you get to know the party, you understand the platform, you understand the candidates.

"You know, this is technically where the campaign begins, so I think it's very important for everyone to watch as much of both conventions as possible to make their decisions. I didn't watch it, but…"

Hey, at least she was honest.