Published 8/25/2008
at WSJ.com: Washington Wire
Michelle Obama addressed the Democratic convention tonight after a rocky summer as the target of conservative attacks. Obama has become a lightning rod for Republicans in their attempt to portray the would-be first couple as racially polarizing, and even her allies concede she has helped fuel that reputation with certain remarks. Aides called her speech a “reintroduction” to the country. The goal was to show the Obamas as “an American family,” said one. “It’s get to know the Obamas; they could live next door.” What do you think? Read the full text of the speech, and vote.
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