Tuesday, July 26, 2016

DNC 2016: 10 top tweets from the Michelle Obama speech


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The first lady says she wants the president to be someone who children can look up to as a role model and who takes the job seriously because they will have the power to shape the future of American children.

Heather Wines, Gannett News ServiceMichelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.(Photo: Heather Wines, GNS)

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By all accounts it was a speech that nearly rocked the Wells Fargo Center off its foundation: Michelle Obama in 15 minutes Monday night did everything from takingon Donald Trump ("because when you have the nuclear codes at your fingertips and the military in your command, you cant make snap decisions"") to wistfully recalling how she and the president during their time at the White House watched their daughters grow from bubbly little girls into poised young women.""

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The first lady"s speech on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention drew raves from all corners:

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Even some conservatives cheered the speech:

Other conservatives pretended not to notice:

A fair amount of Twitter users noted how refreshing it was to hear Michelle Obama in her own words...rather than Melania Trump using Michelle Obama"s words:

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A bonus --everything she talked about seems to check outon the truth meter:

Of course, high praise also came in from the president:

Bob Jordan bjordan@gannettnj.com

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