Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Rallies Voters In Charlotte

Jessica Jones — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:45:00 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama was in Charlotte this afternoon to help get out the vote for her husband. She reminded supporters waiting in a hangar at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport that President Obama won North Carolina in 2008 by only 14 thousand votes. Mrs. Obama said that's why every vote matters.

Michelle Obama: And it is all going to come down to what happens in just a few key battleground states like right here in North Carolina. Right here. When we win this state with your help and we'll be on our way.

Michelle Obama Rallies At UNC Chapel Hill

Leoneda Inge — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:10:00 +0000

Michelle Obama made a campaign stop in Chapel Hill before joining her husband at last night’s presidential debate. Even though President Obama’s approval numbers have fluctuated over the year – Mrs. Obama’s popularity has remained strong during the tight re-election campaign. And yesterday’s rally is part of an effort to fire up volunteers to get voters to the polls early.

One would think the Obama’s had a second home in North Carolina going by all the visits the First Lady has made in recent months. People love Michelle Obama and her signature BIG hugs.

Michelle Obama Visits North Carolina

Jessica Jones — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:00:00 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama was in Durham and Greenville yesterday to help get out the vote for her husband. With less than two months to go before election day, polls show the race is close between President Obama and his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney. Jessica Jones reports the Obama campaign is hoping younger voters will help the president win North Carolina a second time.

Michelle Obama Campaigns In North Carolina

Jeff Tiberii — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:14:00 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama is at a campaign fundraiser in Raleigh this afternoon. Earlier today she made a stop in Greensboro.

Jeff Tiberii: Speaking in front of nearly 23-hundred, mostly standing, people at UNC-Greensboro, the First Lady urged Triad voters to give a few hours of their time this month. The “It Takes One” effort was announced last week as the campaign tries to mobilize voters for November’s election. Obama also told the audience how they can respond when others ask what President Obama has done since he took office.

Greensboro Students Visiting the White House Garden

Jeff Tiberii — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:45:00 +0000

A group of students from Greensboro is in Washington D.C. today helping First Lady Michelle Obama plant her White House garden.

Jeff Tiberii: Last year students at Sumner Elementary school students decided to plant their own garden, and sent letters to the First lady seeking advice. Last week the White House called and extended an invitation for five third graders, two teachers and the principal to visit the White House and receive gardening tips first hand. Principal Thyais Maxwell says the children are excited and the families emotional

First Lady Visits North Carolina

Leoneda Inge — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The Obamas are spending a lot of time in North Carolina as the Democratic National Convention draws near.