The games in Beijing have ended opening up precious television airtime and digital news space for Democrats as they present to the nation its new hope for the future. Revealed via text message to thousands late Friday night, Senator Joe Biden officially became Obama’s running mate in the run for the White House. With both players in place, the Democrats begin their run in Denver tonight at their national convention.
Opening night featured a return to the public eye for Senator Kennedy, but more importantly a closer view of of who Democrats hope will be the future First Lady, Michelle Obama. Michelle’s speech reminded those who listened about the fabric of our nation, and how their family represents that fabric. 
Two individuals climbing their way through the trenches of American society, supported by hard working, blue collar parent(s). Two individuals defining their futures through the strength of their upbringing and their ability to dream for a brighter future. Michelle exclaimed, “The American dream endures.” The Obama family is the modern version of this dream.
Michelle Obama presents herself both as a strong, educated woman and a sincere, loving mother and wife. Her strength and conviction whilst speaking not only depicts the type of woman Michelle is, but also shows us that Barack Obama is a modern man, not threatened by a woman of strength, speaking her mind. Michelle reminded listeners that Barack was raised by single mother, no stranger to hard working, independent women. He knows the power of the American Dream. Barack is a modern man. Michelle, a modern woman. Together, these two are united as modern America and a couple that should represent the United States in a modern age.
Michelle ended her speech proclaiming that the children of today will be able to tell their future families, “How this time we listened to our hopes, instead of our fears. This time, we decided to stop doubting and to start dreaming.” It is time that the people of this country, young and old, remember how to dream again. It is time that this nation has two real figures, man and woman, built within the classic American Dream, reminding us daily that what seems impossible is possible. A poor girl from the south side of Chicago can work to become a lawyer. The son of a blue-collar, single mother can become leader of the free world. It is time we stop doubting and start hoping and it is time we listen to our hopes, instead of our fears.
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Below, part two of Michelle Obama’s speech at the convention (YouTube.com).
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September 4th, 2008 at 8:22 am
No doubt Michelle portrays a strong woman…I don’t what cindy portrays?? I put a lot of stock in a presidents choice of a mate and so far I am impressed with Barack’s. I would have to say the worst mate was Nancy…she really annoyed me to all ends. We are due for a cool, hip woman!!