First Lady Michelle Obama in Detroit – October 25, 2011 – PHOTOS!

First Lady Michelle Obama made a stop in Detroit Tuesday for a Democratic fundraiser. Appearing at the elegant Book Cadillac Hotel, she was met by a very enthusiastic crowd.

First Lady Michelle Obama

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Before the event, she met with a group of supporters.


Democratic supporters waiting to meet the First Lady

More photos after the jump.

Sharing a laugh with her staff

Ready to take the stage

Mrs. Obama was introduced by State Representative Rashida Tlaib of Detroit who urged the crowd to stand up and work in the upcoming election. “They will be coming after us in droves,” she said. “So we all need to stand up.”

A transcript of Michelle Obama’s remarks can be found at Eclectablog.

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