I think this speech and Bill Clinton's were the best of the democratic convention. Guys.. can you imagine marrying a girl and later running for office, and you wife being able to deliver a speech like this? Its phenomenal. Hard to believe, even. She hit a grand slam with this speech, earned my respect.
ah! I started crying! What an eloquent, honest, beautiful person. She hit home with me especially when she spoke about the two views of America and life here. Do we settle for things the way they are and not strive for better? Or can we, as Americans, unite and go that extra mile towards a better, more fair, inspiring life in our country? I've often thought we settle for less because our leaders have doubted that we CAN be more than we are. Obama 2008
I think Biden hit it right on the money when he said "John McCain served our country and we owe him for that. But a good soldier doesn't always make a good president." Love Michelle, and Obama definitely has my support.
"you treat people with dignity and respect even if you dont know them... even if you dont agree with them." wow, very good words. i feel as if most americans dont follow this and they should learn from her, if not from me. because i preach this in my city as well, and i get called names.
Whatever your politics it is amazing to have such an accomplished and inspiring woman a prospect for our next First Lady. If you missed it last night, take a 20 minute break and enjoy a great American story.
It was a beautiful speech from a beautiful lady. I too have MS. It's good to know that the future first Lady knows what a struggle it is. The girls were darling!
Michelle You Rocked!! This was the best speech I have ever heard from a potential first lady. It made me proud to be an african american man with a little sister. You brought me hope that my little sister can grow into being a great woman just like you have done. God Bless The USA and God Bless the Obamas. Obama-Biden 08
I'm a poet at a loss for words and that's almost impossible LOL! This speech is absolutely motivating and empowering. We NEED leaders with family values if we value OUR families. Michelle, you and your family are inspirations to us ALL. Regardless of the turn-out of this election (which I'm POSITIVE it's in the bag), the Obama's ARE the leaders of MY America!
The greatest thing about the Obamas is their excellent positive attitude. Something that we rarely see in the current administration. We're supposed to be afraid of everything and watching our backs. Why not make friends and create mutual bonds with others? It's all about the message, and following through with it.
There is a great video from CNN on RUclips of Barack watching Michelle giving the speech on TV. He looks genuinely moved and proud. Reading Barack's book Dreams from my Father, I get the impression that maybe he keeps his emotions to himself somethimes, but for anyone who sees that video, it is a pretty cool reminder of his humanity. Many more will warm to Obama when they have a chance to empathise with that side of his character if they are given the opportunity.
Bravo Michelle!! you are truly a classy Lady I admire your strenght your wisdom and the way you love your family. What a great speech I can see now why Barack Obama and you make such a strong & wonderful couple.
This speech was very awe-inspiring for me. I began to whelp up like many other people watching and had to really keep from crying. This speech hit home and touched on very important issues that many of us face today. I am inspired to stay strong and to not give up on my hopes, dreams, and desires; and that with hard work and dedication, all is possible. I am also inspired to be the best mother, sister, daughter, and person that I can be. I know Barack Obama will be our next President!
God bless michelle obama and their children. I wish i could vote 1,000,000,000,000 times for this Man. Everytime i watch these, I cry, from hawaii to the White House, ooohhh So inspiring
I started crying too! My mother did the same thing for me every day, even though she was in persistent pain and couldn't work. Not only was Michelle's message inspiring for this election, it motivated many of us to do our best and make a difference every day. I am consistently humbled by the Obama attitude and it's an absolute honor to support them, even as I live in another country. I've always thought 'wife' speeches were trite, but she was fantastic.
My mother and I watched Mrs. Michelle Obama on Monday night and we both had tears streaming down our cheeks. I love this woman. She is phenomenal. I can see why Sen. Obama married her. She will make a sensational and historic 1st lady of this beautiful country of ours. God Bless America! OBAMA-BIDEN '08!
For some reason she sounds as though she's saying a spoken word poem, but she spoke well. Very well. It was Emotionally attatching and showed us that she's human.
Michelle gave an outstanding speech. She shows the qualities of a first lady.. She definitely makes us women)proud. Michelle and I share the same birth year- that makes me even prouder for our age group. It is not the age, it it the level of maturity. You got it happening for your family. Congrats soon to be America's First Lady,we know you are Barack's first lady. Good luck to you. I am doing my part from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. So all you Vincies reading this do get on board.
Thank you so much for this inspiring speech. I really enjoyed the DNC's LIVE HD stream. I also had to view it a few more times. You can watch the Full Screen HD videos here: demconvention . com Barack just e-mailed it also, embedded. Thanks again.
inspiring. we all need to be lifted up. The country needs to come together. High expectations are set for both of them; i hope they can exceed them. My jazz musician teenager LOVES Obama and wishes he could vote!
i cant stop crying tears of joy. to just give hope to my kids. hope that i never had until today. my kids will take this hope to another level. thankyou Obamas for your sacrifice.
Very moving speech. They seem to know what we need in this country. I like the idea to vote with the need of hope and dreams, not fear. =) Very nice Michelle, I'd be proud to have you as my first lady (and it'd be the first time ever that I felt that way). I could never imagine a speech like that coming from Cindy McCain. Thank you.
Beautiful. Im a long-winded person when inspired, but man, I'm speechless this time!... Well, now that I think a little bit, I guess I can say what renders that comment: Michelle's graceful oratory, the Obama girls' genuine love (its adorable to see them almost competing for a chance to say hello to their father), President Obama's witty appreciation for his wife, and the Democratic National Convention's ebbing passion in this historical journey. White House or BUST!
In the past 8 years in the US, hope has become a gift as opposed to a given. After Obama becomes President, we can realize ours gifts, once again. Thank God.
Five star speech. What I like about Obama is, while most people keep their wives in the background, just to wave and look pretty, he brings her to the forefront with him. It's good to see he isn't afraid to share the spotlight....it shows what kind of man he is.
What a intelligent and sincere speech. So inspirational. I've never felt so positive and hopeful listening to a political speech. We may never see another candidate like Barack Obama in our lifetimes! Now is not the time to be apathetic, make sure you vote in November. It's not too late too register! Obama/Biden 08!
"The world, as it is, just won't do; We have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be!" I've always felt that personally, but hadn't articulated this feeling so succinctly. With Sen. Barak Obama and Sen. Joe Biden in the White House, we will finally have the kind of leadership required to bring about the world as it should be! These are the kind of leaders we deserve ... people we can be proud of. The Obama's WILL certainly raise the bar for future prez & 1st lady.
I have heard Michelle speak before, but this time she was so awesome. I love the Obama's she handled that speech like nobody's business. I wonder if Cindy McCain can deliever like that? I hate those polls and I don't pay attention to the media so negative. God bless the Barack Obama and his family and God bless America
That was wonderful! The Obamas make me feel as if I am a part of their family. They are the First Family! May God Bless America with the leadership of the Obamas!!
Funny how the comments about Michelle Obama are thumbs down when they are good comments. She is indeed articulate and was well spoken. I don't like how she, and Barack were criticized about how He asked his daughter how her mother did with the speech. How is that a good reason to bash someone?
Michelle Obama is awesome!! She really made me proud to be an American - and clearly articulated the common values that bind us together as a great nation. We need to embrace hope and dream big - and never, never, never give up or give in to fear.
merely by having such an aspiration and by so deeply appreciating these qualites in first lady to be, michelle obama, you have achived your hope. god bless.
I dont know why but my tears came running down when she was talking about her father. What a beautiful, and amazing person she is.
I think this speech and Bill Clinton's were the best of the democratic convention. Guys.. can you imagine marrying a girl and later running for office, and you wife being able to deliver a speech like this? Its phenomenal. Hard to believe, even. She hit a grand slam with this speech, earned my respect.
She didn't read that speech, she felt it and delivered it impeccably.
"This time we listened to our hopes instead of our fears..."
amazing speech
This was SUCH a FABULOUS speech! Thank you MIchelle! Thank you for allowing your family to do this for us.
YES.WE.CAN! And we darn sure WILL!
ah! I started crying! What an eloquent, honest, beautiful person. She hit home with me especially when she spoke about the two views of America and life here. Do we settle for things the way they are and not strive for better? Or can we, as Americans, unite and go that extra mile towards a better, more fair, inspiring life in our country? I've often thought we settle for less because our leaders have doubted that we CAN be more than we are.
Obama 2008
"I love you Daddy, Byyye!" That is sooo sweet! You could tell they have a very loving tight knit family =)
I think Biden hit it right on the money when he said "John McCain served our country and we owe him for that. But a good soldier doesn't always make a good president."
Love Michelle, and Obama definitely has my support.
"you treat people with dignity and respect even if you dont know them... even if you dont agree with them." wow, very good words. i feel as if most americans dont follow this and they should learn from her, if not from me. because i preach this in my city as well, and i get called names.
Whatever your politics it is amazing to have such an accomplished and inspiring woman a prospect for our next First Lady.
If you missed it last night, take a 20 minute break and enjoy a great American story.
What a gorgeous and intelligent First Lady she will make.
Besides, her husband will make a significant President.
I was especially touched seeing Michelle's mother in the audience. It brought a tear to my eye, she must be so proud!
What an amazing lady. Can you just imagine how intelligent their little girls are - with those kind of genes!!!
she gave the most amazing speech i have ever heard in my life XD
Absolutely inspiring. She is a reason to be proud to be an American.
Simply WOW! Choosing to talk about family values and the importance of being "present" in the lives of our children was brilliant. Bravo!
It was a beautiful speech from a beautiful lady. I too have MS. It's good to know that the future first Lady knows what a struggle it is. The girls were darling!
That woman right there is the new face of America... strong, supportive, determined and proude!!!
Go Michelle!!!
I couldn't helped, i cried...
Michelle You Rocked!!
This was the best speech I have ever heard from a potential first lady. It made me proud to be an african american man with a little sister. You brought me hope that my little sister can grow into being a great woman just like you have done.
God Bless The USA and God Bless the Obamas.
Obama-Biden 08
Micelle...you make us all proud. Your mom and dad did a great job. We find hope in your journey.
I'm a poet at a loss for words and that's almost impossible LOL! This speech is absolutely motivating and empowering. We NEED leaders with family values if we value OUR families. Michelle, you and your family are inspirations to us ALL. Regardless of the turn-out of this election (which I'm POSITIVE it's in the bag), the Obama's ARE the leaders of MY America!
The greatest thing about the Obamas is their excellent positive attitude. Something that we rarely see in the current administration. We're supposed to be afraid of everything and watching our backs. Why not make friends and create mutual bonds with others? It's all about the message, and following through with it.
There is a great video from CNN on RUclips of Barack watching Michelle giving the speech on TV. He looks genuinely moved and proud. Reading Barack's book Dreams from my Father, I get the impression that maybe he keeps his emotions to himself somethimes, but for anyone who sees that video, it is a pretty cool reminder of his humanity. Many more will warm to Obama when they have a chance to empathise with that side of his character if they are given the opportunity.
I can simply say WOW
this speech made me cry and moved me deeply.
Bravo Michelle!! you are truly a classy Lady
I admire your strenght your wisdom and the way you love your family. What a great speech I can see now why Barack Obama and you make such a strong & wonderful couple.
This speech was very awe-inspiring for me. I began to whelp up like many other people watching and had to really keep from crying. This speech hit home and touched on very important issues that many of us face today. I am inspired to stay strong and to not give up on my hopes, dreams, and desires; and that with hard work and dedication, all is possible. I am also inspired to be the best mother, sister, daughter, and person that I can be. I know Barack Obama will be our next President!
Fantastic speech. They are something to believe in. The line about hope vs. fear says it all.
God bless michelle obama and their children. I wish i could vote 1,000,000,000,000 times for this Man. Everytime i watch these, I cry, from hawaii to the White House, ooohhh So inspiring
I started crying too! My mother did the same thing for me every day, even though she was in persistent pain and couldn't work. Not only was Michelle's message inspiring for this election, it motivated many of us to do our best and make a difference every day. I am consistently humbled by the Obama attitude and it's an absolute honor to support them, even as I live in another country. I've always thought 'wife' speeches were trite, but she was fantastic.
Who's idea was it to play "Isn't She Lovely" afterwards - ick! patronizing.
Michelle is one of the strongest black women in the fore front that we've seen in a long time!
She did Awesome on this speech!I cried when it came on TV.
That was a great speech! I am looking foward to seeing more of Michelle Obama in the next couple of years.
My mother and I watched Mrs. Michelle Obama on Monday night and we both had tears streaming down our cheeks. I love this woman. She is phenomenal. I can see why Sen. Obama married her. She will make a sensational and historic 1st lady of this beautiful country of ours.
God Bless America!
OBAMA-BIDEN '08!
For some reason she sounds as though she's saying a spoken word poem, but she spoke well. Very well. It was Emotionally attatching and showed us that she's human.
Michelle gave an outstanding speech. She shows the qualities of a first lady.. She definitely makes us women)proud.
Michelle and I share the same birth year- that makes me even prouder for our age group. It is not the age, it it the level of maturity. You got it happening for your family. Congrats soon to be America's First Lady,we know you are Barack's first lady. Good luck to you. I am doing my part from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. So all you Vincies reading this do get on board.
Thank you so much for this inspiring speech.
I really enjoyed the DNC's LIVE HD stream. I also had to view it a few more times. You can watch the Full Screen HD videos here:
demconvention . com
Barack just e-mailed it also, embedded. Thanks again.
inspiring. we all need to be lifted up. The country needs to come together. High expectations are set for both of them; i hope they can exceed them. My jazz musician teenager LOVES Obama and wishes he could vote!
i cant stop crying tears of joy. to just give hope to my kids. hope that i never had until today. my kids will take this hope to another level. thankyou Obamas for your sacrifice.
the dress is gorgeous she looks fab
I hope you don't honestly think the McCain channel doesn't censors comments.
Very moving speech. They seem to know what we need in this country. I like the idea to vote with the need of hope and dreams, not fear. =)
Very nice Michelle, I'd be proud to have you as my first lady (and it'd be the first time ever that I felt that way). I could never imagine a speech like that coming from Cindy McCain.
Thank you.
Beautiful. Im a long-winded person when inspired, but man, I'm speechless this time!...
Well, now that I think a little bit, I guess I can say what renders that comment: Michelle's graceful oratory, the Obama girls' genuine love (its adorable to see them almost competing for a chance to say hello to their father), President Obama's witty appreciation for his wife, and the Democratic National Convention's ebbing passion in this historical journey. White House or BUST!
I'm a 45 old white in Rome Italy, and I'm crying too. She touchs even who's not involved in the elections...
i hope you are right. keep in mind that this is the same country who voted bush in twice even though voting kerry was the popular thing to do.
Amazing amazing amazing. I have nothing else to say she said it all!
Awesome speech. What a delightful family! :)
Craig, Maya, Sasha, Malia... MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!
What a lady! What a First Lady!
How do you get 20 minute videos onto RUclips. Obama08
that was just amazing and the end was really nicw too
Very good. When will Cindy McCain be giving a speech?
I watched this live. It was a good show last night. I just love Michelle.
Wow... I'm not sure words an describe that... just, amazing is all that comes to mind.
Fantastic Stuff, the staging of this event is really brilliant. UK for OBAMA in 08
I watched it live. Great speech.
She's such a genuine speaker! Very natural and sincere.
The End is ADORABLE. GREAT SPEECH.
In the past 8 years in the US, hope has become a gift as opposed to a given. After Obama becomes President, we can realize ours gifts, once again. Thank God.
Five star speech. What I like about Obama is, while most people keep their wives in the background, just to wave and look pretty, he brings her to the forefront with him. It's good to see he isn't afraid to share the spotlight....it shows what kind of man he is.
her speech moved me
i like hearing michelle talk more than obama no offence ;D
What an invigorating speech well done Michelle!
It was a great show....
Obama/Biden08 that was awesome!! that was phenomenal!!!!!
What a intelligent and sincere speech. So inspirational. I've never felt so positive and hopeful listening to a political speech. We may never see another candidate like Barack Obama in our lifetimes! Now is not the time to be apathetic, make sure you vote in November. It's not too late too register! Obama/Biden 08!
"The world, as it is, just won't do; We have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be!"
I've always felt that personally, but hadn't articulated this feeling so succinctly.
With Sen. Barak Obama and Sen. Joe Biden in the White House, we will finally have the kind of leadership required to bring about the world as it should be!
These are the kind of leaders we deserve ... people we can be proud of.
The Obama's WILL certainly raise the bar for future prez & 1st lady.
I have heard Michelle speak before, but this time she was so awesome. I love the Obama's she handled that speech like nobody's business. I wonder if Cindy McCain can deliever like that? I hate those polls and I don't pay attention to the media so negative.
God bless the Barack Obama and his family and God bless America
this speech was amazing i was soo touched LOve her
That was wonderful! The Obamas make me feel as if I am a part of their family. They are the First Family! May God Bless America with the leadership of the Obamas!!
Michelle brought tears to my eyes and right when I dried up the little girls came out and I started crying all over again.
Inspiring....
i agree!
This was such a great down to earth speech! It moved me so much
truly inspirational..
amazing amazing amazing
michelle obama '16?? :)
so genuine
RIGHT ON
does anybody know if they are going to do a balloon drop on thursday night after barack obama's acceptance speech?
Funny how the comments about Michelle Obama are thumbs down when they are good comments. She is indeed articulate and was well spoken. I don't like how she, and Barack were criticized about how He asked his daughter how her mother did with the speech. How is that a good reason to bash someone?
i am praying for the obama's... beautiful people who mean so much to so many of us!
compare her with sarah palin....
love,
michael
:/ I cried. So moving. I have so much hope for this country!
Powerful
She's definitely a woman with a substance. A first lady material. Go Barack! We'll pray for you and your family!
Michelle Obama is awesome!! She really made me proud to be an American - and clearly articulated the common values that bind us together as a great nation. We need to embrace hope and dream big - and never, never, never give up or give in to fear.
She rocked the speech - and the kids are so cute.
She would be a tremendous first lady. I absolutely love her. GO MICHELLE AND BARACK.
Wow! greatly stated...thanks...
Love her! Love him! AT last, at last...our time has come!
As a Canadian, I would feel way less creeped out by America's close presence if Obama was in charge.
What a combo.... Michelle would be the best first lady to date.
Hilary was great too :)
Great work Michelle
merely by having such an aspiration and by so deeply appreciating these qualites in first lady to be, michelle obama, you have achived your hope. god bless.
What another great speech from her, If you not get in thouch..u just not really breathing. love Michelle/Barack Obama from Indonesia.
Yes WE Can! Si Se Puede!
What an amazing young family!!!God Bless them and all Americans and the world people who never stop dreaming about positive changes
We need people like Barrack and Michelle running America.
i love them both they are soooo great
THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SPEECH.
Obama Was Sent From Heaven by GOD To Change The Face Of Earth/America and the Mind of Men & Women alike.....God Bless Him