Opening her speech at the online opening session of the Democratic National Convention on August 17, former US First Lady Michelle Obama said she was here because she `loves the country with all her heart and feeling.`
According to CNN commentator Maeve Reston, Mrs. Obama’s more than 18-minute speech provided powerful arguments against Donald Trump’s presidency from the perspective of a prominent Democrat, along with
`If you think things can’t get worse, believe me, the possibility still exists if we don’t make a change in this election. If there is any hope of an end to the
While many speakers at the conference, including four Republicans, tried to convince Americans to put country above partisan issues, Mrs. Obama called on them to keep their hearts open and choose what they want.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convention held online on August 17.
`Let me be honest and say it as clearly as possible. Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country,` the former first lady said, blaming the US President for downplaying the severity of the situation.
Mrs. Obama also used harsh words to criticize Trump for calling the crowd protesting after the death of George Floyd, a black man who was pinned to death by police in Minneapolis in May, `thugs`.
According to her, Trump refuses to acknowledge the racism that exists in US policies, with the result that `endless lists` of innocent people of color continue to be killed.
`American children are watching their leaders label their fellow citizens as enemies, while cheering on white supremacists. They are horrified to see other children separated from their families and
`Trump has had more than enough time to prove his ability, but he is clearly stuck. He cannot fit this moment and is simply not the person we need,` Mrs. Obama commented.
Mrs. Obama wrote her speech with the help of a speechwriter and practiced it over the past few weeks.
In addition to criticizing Trump, commentator Reston assessed that Mrs. Obama also tried to act as a witness to Biden’s abilities, creating a clear contrast between the US President and her husband’s former deputy general of 8 years.
Mrs. Obama noted that the job of president requires `the ability to make sound judgments, be familiar with complex and controversial issues, respect truth and history, behave properly and know how to listen,` saying
According to her, Biden understands the losses that many Americans are facing, because he himself has experienced some similar things, such as his father struggling to make a living to support his children, or the death of his wife.
`Every time we look to today’s White House for leadership, solace or any sign of stability, we instead receive chaos, division and a complete lack of empathy.`
`Joe knew the agony of sitting at the table with an empty chair. That’s why he spent so much time comforting grieving parents. His life is a testament to overcoming grief.`
Finally, Mrs. Obama urged voters to vote early, in person if possible, or request a mail ballot `now,` then encouraged friends and family to do the same.
`If we want to maintain the possibility of progress in our time, if we want to look our children in the eye after this election, we must assert our place in American history. We must do everything