An estimated 1,800 people came out to see Michelle Obama just outside of Camp Randall stadium. A good number of us came carting strollers and squirmy toddlers which was fully and warmly accepted by Ms. Obama, as she even worked one child's rebuttal into her speech. Thank goodness she didn't hear young Caleb say "All Done, Michelle". Quite excited and cheering for her at first, he was just fed up with the crowds and lack of play equipment after a good hour of waiting and then listening to speakers. Michelle's speech was on par with what one would expect from the Obama campaign. It wasn't glitzy and worthy of crowd ferver (think John Kerry bringing Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow to Madison in 2004) but it was heart-felt, modestly passionate and rational, all attributes significantly lacking in the current administration. I was happy to get out and cheer for my team, and sweet little Caleb came away from the event recognizing and calling out any and all Obama yard signs. I think my work is done ;)
