While intellectuals & the US media continue to gush over the Obamas, the bloom is off the rose for the American middle class, which increasingly perceives Obama as too Marxist-leftist, too internationalist (3rd world variety) and too elite. In other words- unelectable.

Jim Savage, Washington, DC, USA

You're a Gusher Jimmy C, you're a gusher. Only problem is you can't vote. Of course she charged up the crowd, they are all programmed Democrat activitists who drool over their canidates, and would cheer all statements such as "I've got Herpies", Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, shout the adoring fans!
Grow up

jim, framingham, USA

If there was no ' message ' in the first place, it is no wonder that it has become 'lost '. After all , if your message is re-hashed Saul Alinsky quotes who obtained them from Rouseau
then it does not take much noise. Could that be plagiarism a la Biden ?

Desmond Taylor, Houston, USA TX

The Democrats have definitely bought all the rights to the use of metaphors and adjective/adverbs.
Sugar coated hokum reigns supreme!

Prudence Eely Bond McGuire BA, LONDON, ENGLAND- UK

They are Middle America and experienced? In your dreams. 143 days of Senate experience before his campaign started. Harvard Law School for both of them. Million dollar shady home purchase with the help of a recently convicted felon. Million dollar paycheck each year. These are middle americans?

William, Stuart, FL, USA

Well done to Teddy Kennedy who despite his recent battle with brain cancer, gave an excellent speech.

Sentiment aside, I am still convinced Obama will not be elected, no matter how much he tries to guilt trip voters with emotional displays. The man doesn't matter, it's his policies which do!

Alex, London,

The role of First Lady is an essential role. She should be a model of righteousness and decency for other women, setting high standards as wife, mother, and humanitarian. She should serve as the ultimate system of checks and balances for her husband, challenging him to heights of utmost integrity.

Teri Foss, Forks, USA

I'm sorry but doesn't the president get paid by the tax dollars taken from our paychecks? Aren't Mccain and Obama running for this position? Does that mean that presidents are not true Americans? Obama isn't 'rich' (5 million) by Mccain's definition. Lol, try again. You Go Michelle, GREAT SPEECH!

Lakota, Pembroke, North Carolina

The Clintons are going to make damn sure Obama doesn't win this election. Picking Biden was a big mistake - after all the hype, Barack Obama is finished. He will go down in history as another great pretender.

M, London, UK

Why are Americans always droning on about being proud to be American? What should Michelle Obama be so proud of, the discriminations she suffered when she was young because she is black? That's what America is: nationalistic and gun-toting. That's why McCain will win.

Lukas, Tokyo,

To: TL HUBBARD, Atlanta, Georgia

Do you really think anyone writes their own speeches? Do you think McCain keeps stumbling through his OWN writing? All of the government is paid for by our taxes.. this is how public service works. It's crazy how something so important gets the most juvenile response

Alexander, Toronto, Canada

Michelle Obama delivered the "goods", the republicans have been trying to tell America that she is "elistist, and not one of them", after this speech it is clear that the Obamas are mid-America and therefore acceptable to the average citizen who also struggles making a living.

John

John Burke, Santa Cruz, USA

Michelle Obama's message: I was not proud of America 6 months ago, but now that I may be the first lady, I am definitely very proud of America. What are the odds that if Obama loses the election Michelle will go back to not being proud of America?

Eduardo Pierce, Atlanta, USA

I don't understand this 'First Lady' concept. It doesn't seem to be an elected office, yet carries influence and comes with ready-made authority. Is it like the Pharoah's Great Wife, or the Byzantine Empress Consort? Hardly democratic. Of course there's the Queen, but she's politically silent.

philip, cambridge,

This entire Democratic debacle occurred because the party prematurely promoted their superficial dream candidate.

Who cares about the convention speeches ? They're all carefully crafted to stay on point. Obama's 3am text message spoke volumes about his immaturity and egomania.

Taniqua, Detroit, USA

As the MB advert says, if you have to make a point by saying that you are something, you were never 'that' in the first place, it should be obvious and effortless.

As much as I would like someone new, fresh and uncorrupted by the system in the White House I think now that it will not be Obama.

Andrew Doyle, Manchester,

This was just FANTASTIC! Michelle Obama is a great asset to the Democratic Party, this fall and for the next 8 years! She will make a terrific First Lady!
She certainly charged up the crowd with her eloquence and sincerity. My prayer is that America makes the right decision and elects Barack POTUS.

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

Anyone tough and smart enough to beat the Clinton machine must be tough enough to beat anyone.

Phil, Hong Kong,

Uhmmm... The soldiers from our tax dollars from our paychecks. McCain grew on our tax dollars. His money, excluding the beer money, comes from our tax dollars? Does that mean the soldiers and McCain are not american???

Rose, Greenville.,

I thought he said he wanted to keep his family away from the limelight

knight, aberdeen, uk

Clearly you have never worked in public service. Pay is notoriously low. If you wanna make money you work for the oil industry. Wait, didn't we already have an administration that made their living that way and continued to benefit while living on the public dole? Such true Americans they were too!!

Margaret, washington, USA

And so the pathetic speeches begin wriiten by other people and not from the minds of those saying the words.They really think we are all that stupid to believe Obama is "blue collar"? He has never held a job that wasnt paid for by the tax dollars taken from our paychecks.Thats a true American huh?

TL HUBBARD, Atlanta, Georgia