First lady draws sharp portrait of Trump, without naming him

Cory Booker, who spoke before Obama, praised her speech for its spirit.

The theme of the day, though, will be driven by the “Mothers of the Movement” – a group of speakers that includes the mothers of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and more, all men and women who died in police custody or as a result of police actions. Michelle can tease you in a such a good-natured way, and then immediately turn the humor on herself, that she breaks down barriers and creates instant connections.

“When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level”, she said.

Michelle Obama addresses delegates on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPHILADELPHIA: US First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday told the Democratic convention in Philadelphia that Hillary Clinton was the one candidate ready to be president, as she poured scorn on Donald Trump’s behavior and temperament. Many voters have questions about her character and trustworthiness, suggesting her years in power give her the impression she can play by different rules. “What I admire most about Hillary is that she never buckles under pressure”. That’s how we’ve always moved this country forward — by all of us coming together on behalf of our children – folks who volunteer to coach that team, to teach that Sunday school class because they know it takes a village.

“When they go low, we go high”.

“I just remember being totally blown away and saying to one of my teachers, ‘I want to come back here, I want to be involved in this.’ She said, ‘That’s great”.

And you weren’t left wondering who she was referring to when she talked about steering her two daughters through what she called, an unusual life in the spotlight.

First Lady Michelle Obama nailed her speech on Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and looked flawless doing it. On the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, the first lady wove her vision for the next generation with her hope for the next president.

“.@MichelleObama It’s clear why you are imitated”. “I know that a lot of girls end up feeling that they’re not taken seriously”.

Obama has cast Trump as unsafe and unprepared.

Mrs. Obama had barely finished her 14-minute speech when her husband, the president, tweeted his review: “Incredible speech by an incredible woman”.

There were also big names from the entertainment world, including comedian Sarah Silverman, and musicians Demi Lovato and Paul Simon. Just saw @MichelleObama speech at DNC tonight!

Garry Mauro, head of the Clinton delegation for Texas, called Michelle Obama’s speech “stunningly good”. She’s been a reluctant campaigner in the past, and a Clinton campaign spokesman says they’re eager to have her on the trail “as her schedule permits”. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will both be on hand to make their case for Clinton – potentially overshadowing the rest of the evening’s roster.