Michelle Obama endorses husband on mock-news comedy show

US First Lady Michelle Obama endorsed her husbands campaign re-election bid, while appearing on the popular Comedy Central network mock-news program, The Colbert Report.The 2012 presidential campaign season is well-underway in the United States, and yet another critical endorsement was given to a candidate.But political pundits were far from shocked. Poll numbers will likely not be affected: First Lady Michelle Obama has endorsed none other than her husband - U.S. President Barack Obama.Appearing on the popular mock-news chat show, The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, Michelle Obama was needled over her popularity.You are popular. You are - do you ever lord over the President the fact that youre more popular than he is? Do you ever say, Hey, watch it, or I might not campaign for you? show host Stephen Colbert asked.I might try that when I get home, Michelle Obama replied.She went on to endorse her husband - the sitting president of the United States.I am endorsing my husband, Barack Obama. I think he will be a phenomenal president. He has done a phenomenal job. Hes my man, Michelle Obama said.Though a comedy show, The Colbert Report and The Daily Show, which also appears on Comedy Central, have both held prominent roles in recent years, hosting candidates, and sometimes shaping political dialogue during campaign seasons.