Michelle Obama's convention speech: The highlights

Universally acclaimed address put 'Hillary Clinton in the mainstream and Trump far outside it', say critics

Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention
Michelle ObamaDismissed early on by critics as an angry black woman unsuited for the tradition-bound role of US first lady, Michelle Obama is bowing out with approval ratings higher than Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and even her own husband Barack.&n
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First Lady Michelle Obama "stole the show" during a testing first night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, delivering an evocative and deeply personal speech in support of her party's nominee for US president, Hillary Clinton.

"We need to pour every last ounce of our passion and our strength and our love for this country into electing Hillary Clinton as president of the United States of America," Obama said.

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