Article: Michelle Obama defends Barack

Beth Mueller
University Wire
02-19-2008
(Badger Herald) (UWIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- In the final hours Monday before today's presidential primary, Michelle Obama told a crowd of 700 that "hope is making a comeback," making her case for why her husband is uniquely qualified for the job of president.

She defended Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., against claims that he lacks experience and specific plans, saying he "leaped over" the bars that were set for him.

Obama said through Republican and Democratic administrations, life hasn't gotten much better for the average citizen. "It's not that we're suffering from a deficit of policies and plans," she said. "Plans are important, I agree. If Barack didn't ...

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