The Obamas dominated Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, underscoring an extraordinary reality: The party’s two best orators are married to each other.
The only point of division among Democrats on the night seemed to be which one of them is better.
Former President Obama sought the higher ground, invoking former President Lincoln’s call to summon the “better angels” or our nature, and yearning for a nation that might move beyond its present rancor and rage.
Michelle Obama, the former first lady, delivered a fierier address, taking several verbal swings at former President Trump while rarely naming him — and insisting Democrats had to “do something” to prevent the specter of his reelection.
The Obamas put everyone else in the shade and, to be fair, other speakers, including second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, did not really try to compete.
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