Michelle Obama Gives Impassioned Speech In Support Of Kamala Harris
The most anticipated moment of the entire Democratic National Convention arrived last night. On Tuesday evening, Michelle Obama arrived at the event in Chicago to celebrate the nomination of her friend and political colleague Kamala Harris.
The former first lady started her speech by praising the current vice president and Democratic presidential nominee on her achievement.
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'Something something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it?' she said after receiving a long standing ovation from the crowd. 'You know, we’re feeling it here in this arena, but it’s spreading all across this country. We love a familiar feeling that’s been buried too deep for far too long. You know what I’m talking about. It’s the contagious power of hope.'
She became emotional when she mentioned how hope was a leading message in husband Barack Obama’s campaign. She also said thanks to Harris, 'America, hope is making a comeback.'
Former President Barak Obama also gave a speech at the convention, as did former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, and current President Joe Biden.
After Biden stepped down from the race and endorsed Harris to take his place, both the Obamas and the Clintons (Bill and Hillary) quickly voiced their eagerness to stand behind Harris. 'We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,' Barack told Harris in a phone call after she announced she would be running for president.
Said Obama, 'I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl, Kamala, I am proud of you. This is going to be historic.'
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