Michelle Obama is sounding off and stating her opposition to John McCain’s controversial campaign ad blasting Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama’s pop culture status by comparing the senator to bubble-brained celebrities Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

“It’s funny to have anybody characterize Barack as an elitist,” Michelle told GMA’s Robin Roberts in an interview Thursday.

“You know, this is the kid who was raised by a single mother, who didn’t have access to many resources, who, you know, has walked away his entire life from lucrative careers to work in the community … This guy, you know … he personifies all of what we hope that our kids can be.”

Watch Michelle Obama’s Interview on Good Morning America