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Michelle Obama Slams Trump: “This Is Not How Any President Should Behave”

First Lady Michelle Obama, campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton this morning, took Republican Donald Trump to task regarding the recent revelations and accusations of sexual assault without naming him.

Via ABC News:

Stumping for Hillary Clinton today, first lady Michelle Obama said the revelations over the last week about Trump’s treatment of women have “shaken me to my core” and called on voters not to dismiss the incident as “just another day’s headlines.”

“Last week we saw this candidate actually bragging about sexually assaulting women. I can’t believe I’m saying that a candidate for president of the United States has bragged about sexually assaulting women. I have to tell you that I — I can’t stop thinking about this. It has shaken me to my core in a way that I couldn’t have predicted,” Obama said at a Clinton campaign event at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester.

Growing emotional at times, the first lady urged Americans not to ignore Trump’s comments from a 2005 “Access Hollywood” interview.

“This is not something that we can ignore. It’s not something we can just sweep under the rug as just another disturbing footnote in a sad election season, because this was not just a lewd conversation,” she continued. “This wasn’t locker room banter.”

Watch her speech from a campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire:

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Laugh Of The Day: Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama trolled GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump with a little “is this mic on” action while stumping for Hillary Clinton today.

Snork!

“I’ve watched her – when she gets knocked down, she doesn’t complain. She doesn’t cry fowl (tapping the microphone). NO, she gets right back up.”

You’ll recall the Trumpster blamed part of his poor performance at the first presidential debate on a ‘faulty mic,’ hinting that Hillary sabotaged him.

Smooth, Michelle, smooth.

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First Lady Michelle Obama For Hillary Clinton: “Our Children Watch Everything We Do”

First Lady Michelle Obama stumps for Hillary Clinton in new campaign spot that addresses why the former secretary of state is a better role model for the country’s children.

“Our children watch everything we do and the person we elect as president has the power to shape their lives for years to come.”

It’s an easy contrast to make when you look at what Republican Donald Trump has said about women in the past.

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Photo Of The Day: President George W. Bush And First Lady Michelle Obama

From photographer David Kennerly on Facebook:

My favorite photo that I took today at a terrific event.

First Lady Michelle Obama gives former President George W. Bush a big hug at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture today.

President Bush signed the bill authorizing the NMAAHC in 2003.

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Funny: “Ellen & Michelle’s Big CVS Adventure”

Ellen DeGeneres and First Lady Michelle Obama needs their own sitcom.

In preparation of Michelle’s impending departure from the White House, Ellen sought to reintroduce the First Lady to the wonderful world of CVS shopping, but thing go awry when Ellen gets out of hand.

Via Mashable:

The two (mostly Ellen, really) wreaked havoc around the CVS. They rummaged through magazines, bought Sasha Obama headphones and tried to give store employees back scratches. One lucky customer also got to teach Obama everything she needs to know about boxed wine.

“You are really not a good person to shop with,” Obama eventually told DeGeneres before she tried to sign a woman’s baby. “You know you’re really annoying,” Obama said. “It’s like taking a 3-year-old to the store.”

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Watch: First Lady Michelle Obama’s Full Democratic National Convention Speech

Ok, so I was pretty much knocked out by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s Democratic National Convention speech last night.

My thinking was “No way anyone will top that.” And with First Lady Michelle Obama coming up next, even though I really like her, she’s not previously been known for her soaring oratory.

And then I was proven wrong.

This was the speech of the night. Raising her voice with passion and clarity without being shrill, she evoked the responsibilities inherent in leading the country.

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First Lady Michelle Obama Kills It In “Carpool Karaoke”

First Lady Michelle Obama brings it as she joins The Late Late Show‘s James Corden for a sassy serving of “carpool karaoke” cruising around the White House last night.

Stevie Wonder’s “Signed Sealed Delivered,” Beyoncé’s”Single Ladies” were on the song list, and even Missy Elliott dropped in for some “This Is For My Girls.”

The First Lady shares that this is only the second time that she’s ridden in the front passenger seat since her husband became president.  Apparently, the other time was when daughter Malia was learning to drive in 2014.

This is fun. What an upbeat First Lady.

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Did Melania Trump Plagiarize Michelle Obama’s 2008 Speech?

Did Melania Trump, Donald Trump’s 3rd wife, plagiarize chunks of Michelle Obama’s 2008 DNC speech?

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Check out the side by side comparison below.

Just before giving the speech, Melania Trump told Matt Lauer that she wrote the speech herself with “as little help as possible.”