Wonderful Women Of The World
Posted by Michelle Moquin on June 7th, 2014
Good morning!
I love when I get to post something about Michelle Obama. She does so much and yet she gets more media time on the way she dresses (I do think she has great style) than what she does with her intellect.
Here’s a write from MassLive.
First Lady Michelle Obama attends Boston fundraiser
First lady Michelle Obama declares the “keel well and laid” as she participates as ship’s sponsor in a keel-laying ceremony for a submarine that will become the USS Illinois, Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Electric Boat company in North Kingstown, RI. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) (Stephan Savoia)
BOSTON – First Lady Michelle Obama visited Boston Monday afternoon for a political fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at the Intercontinental Hotel.
The visit was tied to a tour by Democratic congressional leaders, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, called “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds: Women on a Roll.” Pelosi visited Lowell and Boston on the tour on Monday, accompanied by several of Massachusetts’ members of Congress.
The first lady’s visit was covered by a pool, which means a single reporter was allowed in. Pool reporter Laura Bassett of the Huffington Post reported that around 200 people attended, mostly women, along with 15 members of Congress. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh also attended. Ticket prices ranged from $500 per person to $32,400 per couple, according to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Obama spoke at around 4:30 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, a Democrat representing Massachusetts’ 5th District, who has focused on women and family issues, introduced Obama. Both Clark and Obama talked about the need for Democrats to retake the House in the 2014 midterm elections. Obama said Democrats must win 17 seats, which she called “a doable number,” if Democratic voters turn out.
The midterm elections are widely predicted to favor Republicans, with President Barack Obama struggling with problems with his health care overhaul and an economy that is only slowly recovering from recession.
According to a White House transcript of Michelle Obama’s remarks, the first lady stressed the job growth the country has seen under the Obama administration as well as other accomplishments, including the killing of terrorist Osama bin Laden, increased production of clean energy and increased access to health insurance.
“Barack’s last campaign was not in 2012,” Obama said. “Barack’s last campaign is this year, 2014, because that election in 2012, that election wasn’t the change we sought…it was only the chance for us to make that change. And frankly, if we lose these midterm elections, it’s going to be a whole lot harder to finish what we’ve started together.”
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Readers: No doubt, when “When women succeed, America succeeds.” But my tour, if I had one, it would be called something like this: ”When women ‘woman up’ and support each other, we’ll get what we want…and then America succeeds.”
Let’s heed the first ladies words: “…if we lose these midterm elections, it’s going to be a whole lot harder to finish what we’ve started together.” I’d like to say it a bit harsher (because I can) …just so that we totally understand: “..if we lose these midterm elections, we’re screwed big time.” That’s the reality.
Michelle Obama also said a lot of women and minorities don’t vote in the midterms.
She said that those in the room and others who support the president ‘‘need to call them and remind them that the midterms are coming and we need to give them a ride to the polls to make sure they get there,’’
She said that Democrats are 17 seats away from taking back the House, calling it ‘‘a doable number.’’
So make sure we encourage people to vote…take them to the polls if necessary. No excuses. And…I think 17 is a doable number too. Thoughts? Blog me.
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June 8th, 2014 at 1:04 am
I have been trying to get in all day. What is up?
June 8th, 2014 at 7:06 am
I wonder how many lobsters she quaffed down tonight?
June 8th, 2014 at 7:07 am
I love Michele. All of America loves her, too. Even as her husband’s popularity has dropped, her favorability ratings have remained quite high. There’s a weird sub-set of people who seem to really hate her, but they’re opinion is generally ignored because they hate everything. Ha ha!!
June 8th, 2014 at 7:08 am
Who has the more annoying voice, Elizabeth Warren, Harry Reid, or Mooooooch?
I envy deaf people whenever I hear either of those 3 hacks talk.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:14 am
Gosh, I wish I could have been there. I’d love to see Michelle “live”.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:17 am
She’s right about childhood nutrition. Broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts, etc. should be included in school lunches. Maybe they already are in some schools.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:20 am
It should only be news if an Obama was not out asking for a “big fat check”
June 8th, 2014 at 7:21 am
As the Obama divorce inches closer, Barry and Michelle spend less and less time together. Of course Michelle will wait until Barry’s presidency is over before she finalizes the divorce because she’s lovin’ the life of luxury on the taxpayers dime.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:22 am
Michelle Obama proposes a campaign slogan for Hillary:
“If You Sit When You Pee, You Must Vote For Me” – Hillary 2014
June 8th, 2014 at 7:27 am
Rod#8, Ha ha!! Your understanding of marriage comes from watching sitcoms!!!
June 8th, 2014 at 7:31 am
Having Michele as First Lady really messes with the bigots’ heads!! Ha ha!! What will they do when Bill is the First Gentleman for eight years!!! Ha ha!! Tough being Republican in this era.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:38 am
Do you realize that Mooch hasn’t had a vacation in almost 6 weeks??!!?!???!!!?!
Oh, the humanity!!
June 8th, 2014 at 7:39 am
A typical Obama strategy… pick winners and losers. You would think they are to represent “ALL” people. But again, they select who they want. They should be reaching out to all voters, not just selected blocks. Tomorrow she will reach out to illegal immigrants and ask them to try and vote twice for each Democrat candidate on the ballot.
June 8th, 2014 at 7:39 am
How hard could it be to get out the women’s vote? Just create another “war on women” scandal, like the Secretary of HHS holding a press conference to announce that Pap smears should be free, or cervical exams, or all nannies and au-pairs should be paid for by taxpayers. That’ll make it happen
June 8th, 2014 at 7:43 am
Mrs Obama messes with Racists’ heads so bad!! They gnash their teeth and froth at the mouth, while she is so gracious and positive.
And as bad as she messes their heads up, when Bill becomes the First Gentleman, many trolls will begin to have strokes. Ha ha!! Jeezus!! What a time to be alive!!
June 8th, 2014 at 7:48 am
“Barack’s last campaign is this year, 2014, because that election in 2012, that election wasn’t the change we sought…it was only the chance for us to make that change. And frankly, if we lose these midterm elections, it’s going to be a whole lot harder to finish what we’ve started together.”—
So you’re half to blame for the shortcomings?
June 8th, 2014 at 8:01 am
How hypocritical you racist’s pigs are. I didn’t see you complaining when the wives of those 43 white presidents were out making their statements.
But you can’t stop complaining about anything this black woman does. Why? I mean, love or hate Markey, there’s nothing unusual about a president (or if unavailable) his wife stepping out to support the party candidate — especially in a special election.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:04 am
Why? I mean, love or hate Markey, there’s nothing unusual about a president (or if unavailable) his wife stepping out to support the party candidate — especially in a special election.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:08 am
I am a white person so I really can’t presume to know what it must be like to be an OTW in this country. But reading some of the commentary on a lot of blogs gives me a peek into how difficult life as an OTW must be in the country.
People from my race seldom miss an opportunity to tell, show or hint to them that as whites we are special and certainly better than they are.
It’s often been said but the truth is NOTHING will change until we as a race are out numbered at the polls.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:08 am
Marvin, You people are so full of hatred and anger. I honestly don’t know how you get through the day. Good grief. Let it go already.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:10 am
Our First Lady is a wonderful human being, and they’re all over her for nothing! For supporting a fellow Democrat, just like all politicians do when one of their own is running for office. I’m just waiting for the comments to flood in now! LOL!
June 8th, 2014 at 8:10 am
Wow Markey and Obama mentioned in the same article. Talk about chumming the waters. Let the GOP frenzy begin.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:12 am
We waste too much money trying to protect that bitch.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:13 am
Mrs. Obama has to travel with high security or else people like you, on the loose, with guns and hatred and irrational behavior, would threaten her security. So unless you think ALL presidents and their families should not be protected on our dime, then think before you spew more venom.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:16 am
What I’d like to know is why we as a nation have to pay to protect all the little blacks in his family. What happened to his white gene anyway. His children are so damn dark it is an embarrassment to the country.
June 8th, 2014 at 8:20 am
Samuel#25, so tell me you racist nose picker which one in the First Family should not protect.
Oh, yeah, the darkest ones.
You people are just too sick!