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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2008 Democratic Convention

Michelle Obama's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention provided a chance for the outspoken candidate's wife to introduce herself to the public in her own words, and address controversies that have swirled around her over comments made in the past.
Michelle Addresses the Democratic National Convention Tonight
Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention may have been the biggest night of her life up to that point. Written before her live address, here's what many were anticipating.
Michelle's Convention Speech and Her 'Softer' Image
The pressure was on Michelle Obama to counter negative images of her in the media and to soften her image as she introduced herself, in her own words, to the nation. Did too many cooks spoil the broth - did too many speechwriters get involved and turn this candid, forthright, feisty woman into a bland political spouse?
Michelle Obama's Speech - Hearing Her Live vs. Reading in Print
For those who only read the text of Michelle Obama's convention speech and found her words all too ordinary, they missed what the rest of the nation saw live - an impassioned delivery from a strong, fiery woman who is always compelling onstage.

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