Michelle Obama: Just as Special as Her Husband

Last night Michelle Obama gave a speech at the Democratic Convention in Denver. Here is my take on that speech:

I have heard Michelle Obama speak before. She is intelligent, articulate, authentic, with a full grasp of the issues. In my opinion, she is the equal of her husband in terms of her skills as an orator and in terms of knowing what she is talking about and in her ability to move and inspire an audience. You want charisma, Barack has it, but so does Michelle. It's clear she is a wonderful mother and partner for her husband. They used to say that with the Clintons you got two for the price of one, but there was all that baggage that went with it. With the Obamas, you also get two for one, but no baggage this time, just an honest desire to serve and do what's right for this country. These are two self-made people whose gifts are there for all to see. I can only hope the American electorate gets it right this time.

John Woods
August 26, 2008