Amazing speech by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention. She has transformed herself into a political figure much bigger and prominent than First Lady. Michelle is a political powerhouse who could become president one day if she has the ambition to do so. At once glamorous, intelligent, persuasive, eloquent — and most important possesses that intangible ability to hit a higher gear and deeply connect with audiences. There are only a few politicians who could have delivered a speech on that level — among them Bill Clinton and her husband.
It was an astounding oratory triumph and launched Michelle Obama into a stratosphere reserved for world leaders and rock stars. In the short term, she will be a stunningly effective asset on the campaign trail because she personifies and amplifies Barack’s biggest strength — and Mitt’s biggest liability — which is likability. In the long term, the sky is the limit for a woman who is far more superstar than presidential spouse. And with biceps like hers, even cynical Republicans can’t accuse Democrats of not “building it.”








[...] this evening, nearly every single speech — including the home run delivered by First Lady Michelle Obama — contained multiple mentions of LGBT [...]
Maybe the Cubs should hire her. They could use a few home runs! But her talents are best used right where they are.
Based on history, a presidental wife probably has the best chance at becoming the first female President. Most of the first female Congresswomen and Senators were wives of Congressmen and male Senators. I would vote for Michelle.
I predict Julian Castro will be the first Latino candidate for president of the US. And he’s cute as hell. ;)
She certainly has the intelligence.
It is interesting to compare the first ladies over the last few terms, and to see who could have stepped out to lead the country. Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama have all been accomplished women one could imagine as president. Not so Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush or Laura Bush.