1.0God-O-Meterhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/godometerdgilgoffhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/godometer/author/dgilgoffMichelle Obama's Convention Speech: Focus on the Family - God-O-Meterrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="gElgNt7Onb"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/godometer/2008/08/michelle-obamas-convention-spe.html">Michelle Obama’s Convention Speech: Focus on the Family</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/godometer/2008/08/michelle-obamas-convention-spe.html/embed#?secret=gElgNt7Onb" width="600" height="338" title="“Michelle Obama’s Convention Speech: Focus on the Family” — God-O-Meter" data-secret="gElgNt7Onb" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Yesterday, God-o-Meter reported that the primary way the Democratic convention would showcase its new faith and values friendly message was through primetime speeches that emphasize what animates Democrats rather than their policy positions. The press release about Michelle Obama’s speech tonight is a good example of that strategy in action. A few excerpts: Denver, CO…http://blog.beliefnet.com/godometer/files/import/imgs/michelle%20obama.jpg