Why do we never see her? They trot out the kids and the spouse.

Is he ashamed of her because she's white? They call Barack Obama the first black President, but other than skin color--which doesn't matter--he is not more black than white.

Does she interfere with the narrative?

Does her presence conjure up uncomfortable feelings among both of Barack's constituencies.

Just wondering. I'm prepared to like her if she's nice but he doesn't let her get in front of the camera very often.