Opinion: Michelle Obama woos the women
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Michelle Obama stopped for a little visit with the Women’s Caucus this morning at the Colorado Convention Center. And she visited with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender group on Monday. Girlfriends, they loved her!
Hours before her husband was to accept his party’s nomination, she reiterated the message she’s honed: Her most important role is mom, and women voters will make the difference in November. “We are going to need you every step of the way,” she told the Women’s Caucus. “I am going to need you.” (At a fundraiser held by the Emily’s List women’s group the other day, she said, “I need you to watch my back,” a not-so-veiled reference to right-wing attacks.)
Each of the Democratic National Committee’s 13 caucuses met twice this week. As you might expect from the Democrats, there is something for everyone: There are caucuses that address rural issues, disabilities, race and ethnicity (blacks, Hispanics, First Americans), youth, seniors, the faithful, veterans and military families and the full range of sexual orientations. Though the caucuses aren’t covered very much by the media hordes, they are important communication tools for the party, and a place where Democrats can bond over shared interests. And there’s always the chance someone cool will show up.
Monday, actresses Rosario Dawson and Eva Longoria spoke briefly to the Women’s Caucus. To great cheers, Longoria announced: “I’m here representing all the desperate housewives in the room!”
-- Robin Abcarian
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