If you didn't see Michelle Obama's wonderful speech at the DNC, you should:
I have long thought that Michelle Obama is a rare and impressive first lady, and this only adds to her legacy. I have been no fan of either campaign, but this was a bright moment in a dark season.
I had chills through the whole thing, especially when she said "I wake up every morning in a house built by slaves," and then segued into her daughters' future. Lots of urgency, power, depth, and uplift, and it shifted the mood of the convention.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fine speech. Very fine. Was it one for the ages? That may be too generous. Time will tell. But it definitely was the best of the night.
ReplyDeleteI find Mrs. Obama fascinating and would call myself a fan. As I generally follow her public speaking engagements, there wasn't anything in the speech on Monday night that I had not heard before. But it was a well-delivered recapitulation of what we have come to expect for her perfectly tailored to the venue and the moment. Rock solid.