Michelle Obama Addresses Convention: Heartfelt Speech Turns Undecided's Fears into Tears by Lloyd Williams ’I know firsthand’ that the American Dream endures' That is why I
love this country.’ ’ Michelle Obama, August 25, 2008 On February 18th of this year, Michelle Obama said at a rally
in Milwaukee that ’For the first time in my adult life, I am
really proud of my country, because it feels like hope is
finally making a comeback.’ Ever since, that quote has haunted
her, as the question of her patriotism has remained the subject
of speculation by everyone from right-wing pundits and bloggers
to the New Yorker Magazine which put a caricature of her on the
cover as a wild-eyed, wilder-haired, machine gun-wielding
radical in combat fatigues.
At the conclusion, the Obamas' adorable little girls, Natasha
and Malia Ann, joining mommy onstage to wave to daddy in
Missouri served as the perfect icing on the proverbial cake.
Judging by the uniformly-positive, often teary-eyed response
from even some former detractors interviewed after the airing,
it's safe to say that Michelle has finally managed to put the
loyalty controversy behind her once and for all.
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DENVER-AUGUST 25: Michelle Obama addresses delegates at the Democratic National Convention August 25, 2008. The delegates are set to nominate her husband as the party's nominee for President. http://www.flickr.com/photos/demconvention/2798601725/ Michelle, Sasha and Malia Obam
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