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    To the Point

    First Lady Paints Personal Portrait of President

    At the Democratic convention in Charlotte last night, First Lady Michelle Obama told the story of a rise to the White House from humble origins without losing family values. Without ever mentioning Mitt and Ann Romney, she created an image of stunning contrasts.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    At the Democratic convention in Charlotte last night, First Lady Michelle Obama told the story of a rise to the White House from humble origins without losing family values. Without ever mentioning Mitt and Ann Romney, she created an image of stunning contrasts. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro also electrified the delegates, the first Latino to keynote a Democratic convention. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick lauded President Obama's long list of accomplishments, made even more impressive considering that "Congressional Republicans have made obstruction itself the centerpiece of their governing strategy." We hear some highlights.

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    Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton Take the Stage at the DNC
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      KCRW

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      Karen Tumulty

      columnist and deputy opinion editor, Washington Post

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      Cheryl Contee

      Jack and Jill Politics

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      Ramesh Ponnuru

      National Review / American Enterprise Institute

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    Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton Take the Stage at the DNC
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    2. 23:07Bill Clinton to Take the Stage at the Democratic Convention
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