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US election 2016: Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton | US election 2016: Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton |
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US first lady Michelle Obama has appeared for the first time during this presidential election race with Hillary Clinton, whom she called "my girl". | US first lady Michelle Obama has appeared for the first time during this presidential election race with Hillary Clinton, whom she called "my girl". |
At a rally in the swing state of North Carolina, the former rivals heaped praise on each other's commitment to public service, women and children. | At a rally in the swing state of North Carolina, the former rivals heaped praise on each other's commitment to public service, women and children. |
Mrs Obama said Mrs Clinton was the most prepared candidate for the presidency ever, including both their husbands. | Mrs Obama said Mrs Clinton was the most prepared candidate for the presidency ever, including both their husbands. |
The display of unity follows past friction between the two of them. | The display of unity follows past friction between the two of them. |
But on Thursday the two sought to convince the crowd their relationship was more than a political alliance born out of shared interests. | But on Thursday the two sought to convince the crowd their relationship was more than a political alliance born out of shared interests. |
Mrs Obama has been recruited to secure her husband's legacy by helping to elect another Democratic president. | Mrs Obama has been recruited to secure her husband's legacy by helping to elect another Democratic president. |
First lady wades in, by BBC's Kim Ghattas, in Winston-Salem | |
Michelle Obama said it herself - it is is unprecedented for a sitting first lady to be on the campaign trail in such a way, even more so to be campaigning for a former first lady who was once in the rival camp. | |
But the tensions of 2008 have long evaporated. Mrs Obama had taken an indirect swipe at Mrs Clinton then, telling voters: "If you can't run your own house, you certainly can't run the White House." | |
But there is a new history since, one where Mrs Clinton served President Obama loyally and where she would become the guardian of his legacy if she wins. | But there is a new history since, one where Mrs Clinton served President Obama loyally and where she would become the guardian of his legacy if she wins. |
The women's first joint appearance on the trail was a warm, genuine affair. Mrs Obama came on stage sounding emotional after the tribute that Mrs Clinton had just paid her. | The women's first joint appearance on the trail was a warm, genuine affair. Mrs Obama came on stage sounding emotional after the tribute that Mrs Clinton had just paid her. |
She described the presidential candidate as a friend. The crowds were more excited than any I've seen previously on the trail, drawn by the hugely popular Mrs Obama. | She described the presidential candidate as a friend. The crowds were more excited than any I've seen previously on the trail, drawn by the hugely popular Mrs Obama. |
She is not only a powerful surrogate but an effective orator who speaks from the heart. Some of her mastery rubbed off on Mrs Clinton, who by her own admission is not a gifted speaker on stage, but was at her warmest ever sharing the stage with Mrs Obama. | |
Mrs Clinton, meanwhile, is hoping that some of the first lady's popularity rubs off on her. | Mrs Clinton, meanwhile, is hoping that some of the first lady's popularity rubs off on her. |
The event at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem drew some 11,000 people, one of largest crowds of Mrs Clinton's campaign. | The event at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem drew some 11,000 people, one of largest crowds of Mrs Clinton's campaign. |
The former secretary of state spoke first to promise that as president she would continue with the "legacy that President Obama has built". | The former secretary of state spoke first to promise that as president she would continue with the "legacy that President Obama has built". |
She praised the first lady, saying: "Seriously, is there anyone more inspiring than Michelle Obama?" | She praised the first lady, saying: "Seriously, is there anyone more inspiring than Michelle Obama?" |
Then Mrs Obama took to the stage, saying of the former first lady: "Yes, she is absolutely ready to be commander-in-chief on day one. | Then Mrs Obama took to the stage, saying of the former first lady: "Yes, she is absolutely ready to be commander-in-chief on day one. |
"And yes, she happens to be a woman!" | "And yes, she happens to be a woman!" |
She said Mr Trump's strategy was to "make this election so dirty and ugly that we want no part of it". | She said Mr Trump's strategy was to "make this election so dirty and ugly that we want no part of it". |
"They are trying to take away your hope," she told the crowd. | "They are trying to take away your hope," she told the crowd. |
Mrs Obama also called Mrs Clinton "my friend" and described their shared experience of raising children in the White House. | Mrs Obama also called Mrs Clinton "my friend" and described their shared experience of raising children in the White House. |
The two were promoting Mrs Clinton's plan to deliver $500m (£411m) in funding to states that develop anti-bullying initiatives. | The two were promoting Mrs Clinton's plan to deliver $500m (£411m) in funding to states that develop anti-bullying initiatives. |
But the Clinton campaign hopes Mrs Obama's imprimatur will help galvanise female voters, especially black women. | But the Clinton campaign hopes Mrs Obama's imprimatur will help galvanise female voters, especially black women. |
There was tension between the two of them during the 2008 presidential campaign when Mrs Obama questioned Mrs Clinton's "character". | There was tension between the two of them during the 2008 presidential campaign when Mrs Obama questioned Mrs Clinton's "character". |
The women, both Ivy League-trained lawyers, are known for their contrasting styles as first ladies. | The women, both Ivy League-trained lawyers, are known for their contrasting styles as first ladies. |
Like many of her predecessors, Mrs Obama has hewed closely to non-partisan issues, focusing on healthy eating and support for military families. | Like many of her predecessors, Mrs Obama has hewed closely to non-partisan issues, focusing on healthy eating and support for military families. |
While she was first lady, Mrs Clinton had an office in the West Wing and made a doomed attempt to overhaul US healthcare. | While she was first lady, Mrs Clinton had an office in the West Wing and made a doomed attempt to overhaul US healthcare. |
While Mrs Clinton harboured political ambitions beyond her husband's presidency, Mrs Obama does not seem interested in pursuing her own political career further. | While Mrs Clinton harboured political ambitions beyond her husband's presidency, Mrs Obama does not seem interested in pursuing her own political career further. |
Early voting has been under way for the past week in North Carolina, with about one million ballots cast, around the same as in the last presidential election. | Early voting has been under way for the past week in North Carolina, with about one million ballots cast, around the same as in the last presidential election. |
President Obama won the east coast state in 2008 with less than 15,000 votes, but lost there in 2012. | President Obama won the east coast state in 2008 with less than 15,000 votes, but lost there in 2012. |
What you need to know about US election | What you need to know about US election |
What happens next? | What happens next? |
Predict the president | Predict the president |
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