Michelle Obama Watch

Postedy by Meagan: Michelle's speech last night at the Democratic National Convention has recieved rave reviews from all corners of the political spectrum. Her speech was impassioned, eloquent, superbly performed, and insprirational. Today, a personal email was sent out by the Barack Obama campaign, in which Barack calls her speech "the best speech of the campaign so far". I will resist my own personal reviews of her speech in favor of those with more political clout. However, I will say that it is refreshing that ... Read More

Posted by Meagan: Here is the text transcript of the highly raved-about speech from Michelle Obama last night: Via CNN: Michelle Obama: As you might imagine, for Barack, running for president is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother Craig. I can't tell you how much it means to have Craig and my mom here tonight. Like Craig, I can feel my dad looking down on us, just as I've felt his presence in every grace-filled moment of my life. At 6-foot-6, I've ... Read More

To call in you can call 646-478-4750. Or go to blogtalkradio.com/blackwomen and join us in the chat. Gina, MOW founder was on the floor for the speech. Pictures to follow. Read More

Posted by Meagan: Just prior of Michelle's remarks at the Democratic National Convention, an email was sent out by the Obama campaign showing Michelle in last-minute preparations for her speech. The email included a video, and shows her consulting with advisers and playing with her daughters. You can view the video HERE. Michelle brought the house down in her speech this evening. Stay tuned for coverage! Read More

It is going to take some time planning, but I should be able to get a floor pass to be on the floor during the speech. I will already be in the arena. They hand them out for 30 minutes at a time. I am about to go do a test run to see what I will be able to see from the various viewing areas. I would tell you all the famous people I have seen but there are too ... Read More

I'm live blogging Unconventional Women at the Democratic National Convention. Click here to see their program. Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to appear in the next segment called "On the Campaign Trail," featuring Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. I'm live blogging for What About Our Daughters and Michelle Obama Watch feel free to ask questions or comment. Read More

Thousands of women and girls will gather on Aug. 25, the first day of the Democratic National Convention, for "Unconventional Women," a symposium designed to raise the diverse voices of women in American politics. This nonpartisan event is open to the public. Tickets are available at www.unconventionalwomen.org and begin at $1. Hunt Alternatives Fund is the lead convener of this event and Ambassador Swanee Hunt, president of Hunt Alternatives Fund, will moderate each session. Proceeds will benefit four nonpartisan event partners: The ... Read More

By Gina; Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker/prime time  speaker on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on August 25, 2008.  MOW will be in the house since our Admin has been credentialed to blog the convention. The following is from a press release sent out this afternoon by the DNCC press office. “The 2008 Convention will highlight Americans coming together to change the course of this nation,” said Kansas Governor and Convention Co-Chair Kathleen Sebelius.  “We are at a ... Read More