FILE - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, not seen, during the portrait unveiling ceremony for former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush portraits, May 31, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama's presidential portrait will be unveiled at the White House in a Sept. 7, 2022, ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Presented by Walmart — Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will take the stage in Chicago for the second night of the Democratic convention, much anticipated appearances for two of the most popular figures in the party.
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Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will take the stage in Chicago for the second night of the Democratic convention, much anticipated appearances for two of the most popular figures in the party.
The Obamas will likely receive widespread applause when they each speak in support of the Democratic ticket on Tuesday. Michelle may be even more enthusiastically received as she is consistently rated in polls as one of, if not the, most popular Democrat in the country.
Her strong popularity helped fuel speculation that she may mount a presidential run as President Biden struggled in the polls, even as she showed no interest in running for office herself.
As The Hill’s Amie Parnes and Alex Bolton report, she has mostly stayed out of the political spotlight since leaving the White House in 2017 except for when her voice is called on. But her appearance will give the party a look at someone who is the fantasy candidate for many.
The former president first stepped onto the national stage at a Democratic convention in 2004 when he called for unity, saying there was no “liberal” or “conservative” America but “the United States of America.” Now he will address the convention as a party elder, one still considered highly influential nearly eight years after leaving office.
He made history in 2008 as the first Black man elected president, and now he will attempt to help with what would be another history-making moment: Electing the first woman and first woman of color to the same office.
The Obamas’ remarks will come after the convention started off Monday with a surprise appearance from Vice President Harris and a lineup of speakers leading to an address from President Biden.
Other speakers on Tuesday include Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
Meanwhile, Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will hold a rally in Milwaukee concurrently with the convention.
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