Michelle Obama, our next First Lady, in Asheville
I, along with 3,499 of my best friends, saw the next First Lady of the United States speak last night at University of North Carolina-Asheville.
Folks of all ages, ethnic origins, political persuasions and socio-economic backgrounds arrived during the afternoon to get a chance to hear Michelle Obama’s message of hope, fairness and personal accountability.
In the prelude to the main event, Bob Phillips, long-time Obama volunteer, led us the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Terry Bellamy spoke in support of Obama, Gladys Knight sang “America the Beautiful” and a local woman whose name I don’t recall introduced Michelle.
Michelle Obama was passionate, humorous, informative, authentic, inspiring, intelligent, elegant and down-to-earth. While I’d hoped that the candidate himself would visit Asheville before our May 6 primary, I am well-satisfied with Michelle’s stop in our fair city.
From Clarke Morrison’s article in today’s Asheville Citizen-Times:
“Life has gotten harder, not easier, for working people,” Obama said to thunderous applause from a podium on the campus quad. “Barack will work every day to make that bar even.
“Barack will be one of the greatest leaders that we have seen in a long time. I am so proud of my husband. To me, everything that’s important in this race has to do with character and judgment and good choices.”
My wife Shonnie had an opportunity to speak briefly with Michelle on the rope line after the speech:
Shonnie: Thank you for what you and your husband are both doing.
Michelle: Don’t make me cry. I made it through the speech without crying. (At this point Michelle reached over the rope line and gave what Shonnie described as a warm, connecting, real hug.)
Shonnie: I’m sorry. I’m just so honored to be here and be a part of this journey.
Michelle: We’re honored too.
Get out and volunteer for Obama today! YES WE CAN!
Click here for photos of the inspiring event.
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