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« Journal's Freidah wins international photo contest | Today | Feds award Cranston $1M for housing, other programs » February 20, 2008Michelle Obama speaks to gathering at BiltmorePROVIDENCE -- More than 150 cheering women -- and some men -- are gathered at the Providence Biltmore hotel for an appearance of Michelle Obama. She's visiting the state to boost the campaign of her husband, Sen. Barack Obama, ahead of the March 4 primary. Among those in attendance: Nuala Pell, an advocate for higher education in Rhode Island and the wife of former U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell; Attorney General Patrick Lynch; former Rhode Island Secretary of State Susan Farmer, a Republican; and many other professional women from around the state. The invitation-only event, billed as the launch of Rhode Island Women for Obama, precedes a public talk by Michelle Obama this afternoon at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick. She will join her brother, Brown University basketball coach Craig Robinson, at the event, which begins at 5:45 p.m. The visit comes on the heels of her husband's primary wins in Wisconsin and Hawaii, bringing his winning streak to 10. His chief competitor, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, is facing a virtual must-win scenario in Democratic contests coming early next month in Texas and Ohio. On Sunday, Sen. Clinton will stop in Rhode Island for a campaign visit. -- Journal staff writer Scott MacKay Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsCharlie | February 20, 2008 4:01 PM link Given the fact that Senator Hillary Clinton campaigned for her husband in his US Senate race, I'm wondering why Mrs. Obama is so hesitant to commit herself to supporting Senator Clinton if she becomes, despite the endless pundit barrage, the Democratic nominee? Michelle Obama seems refreshingly candid and charismatic on the stump, but of late she is exhibiting the thin-skinned, holier-than-thou attitude of her husband. Both Obamas are making it difficult for Hillary fans like me to admit any Democrat will be a better President than any Republican. Let's hope olive branches are exchanged by both camps! Frank | February 20, 2008 4:12 PM link Frank, I wouldn't support Hillary either. If given a choice between Hillary and McCain, I'll vote McCain, even though I'm a Democrat. After the Clinton and Bush years, "no sleaze" is my primary qualification for a candidate. By the way, Obama donated to Hillary's Senate campaign, so I'd say things are even. joyce | February 20, 2008 6:46 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Oct 2005 - March 2006
The principal reason Hilliary is losing so consistently to O'Bama is Michelle. She is an incredible individual and speaker. Colin Powell prepared us to elect an (at least partially) African American candidate and Barack has deservedly inherited Powell's appeal.