Romney Takes Aim at Michelle Obama

Susan Davis reports from St. Paul, Minn., on the Republican convention. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney tossed a subtle dig at Barack Obama ’s wife, Michelle , in his convention speech tonight. “Just like you, there has never been a day when I was not proud to be an American,” Romney told the cheering crowd gathered at the Xcel center. Mrs. Obama has been the target of conservative criticism since remarking in February that for “the first time in my adult life” she was proud of America. Mitt Romney speaking at the Republican convention on Wednesday night (Getty Images) This attack may become less effective — at least for Democrats — after it was revealed this week that vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin ’s husband Todd once belonged to the Alaska Independence Party , many members of which advocate for the full secession of Alaska from the United States, although it is not part of their official platform. One of Romney’s biggest applause ... (link)