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First Lady Michelle Obama will address the Democrat Convention and the nation Tuesday night. The First Lady is expected to explaining why she believes President Obama deserves a second term. She is well regarded by delegates. Iowa Delegate Andrea, Nemecek said, "I love Michelle Obama. I am a big fan of hers. I just think she's so poised and elegant and like the President I just get the sense that she really and truly cares." Nebraska Delegate Courtney Powers said, "Her initiative to help with childhood obesity. I think it's really important and I think it's a good initiative for her to be involved in."
In another convention twist, Rhode Island's Independent Governor Lincoln Chafee, who quit the Republican Party, will be there to deliver a speech endorsing Democratic President Obama. Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts said, "The Democratic Party is now the big tent. It's the party where people who no longer find a place for themselves in the Republican Party can now find a home."
But clearly Michelle Obama will be the star of the show. Massachusetts Delegate Kathleen Yorkis said, "She's well educated. She's so intelligent. She's a great mother. A great attorney; a great leader; and I believe in her very strongly."
"One of the places where Michelle Obama might be able to help her husband, is with that small group of voters that are still undecided.
KCAU-TV political reporter Mark Curtis from our sister station WLNE in Road Island will be at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte all week to give you exclusive access to the convention.
