"Mom-in'Chief's" Speech Resonates with Local Voters

Tuesday night inside the Time Warner Area, Elaine Brye had the honor to introduce the first lady. This mother of four military officers ended up in the spotlight after sending a Christmas card last year that caught the first lady's attention.

"I'm not a political person, but I'm a mom, and if someone is there for my family and families like mine, then I'll be there for them," said Brye to a crowd that cheered her on.

The first lady's message began talking about the military's Wounded Warriors, servicemembers and military families and the sacrificies they endure.

"We are so grateful for your family's service and sacrifice and we will always have your back," said Michelle Obama to Brye, Veterans and military families everywhere.

Following last week's RNC, the media and voters eagerly awaited to see what would be said about the military and the first lady delivered.

"As we continue fighting the longest war in our nation's history, it is vitally important that Americans do not forget the tremendous burden military families are carrying," said Rebekah Sanderlin, a Fort Bragg spouse who previously attended a tea party for military spouses at the White House. "Mrs. Obama has been an outstanding advocate for military families and I hope that she will continue to remind Americans everywhere about the strengths and needs of our military families."

"Everyday the people I meet inspire me and remind me how blessed we are to live on the greatest nation on earth," said Michelle.

Michelle's words about her family and love for Barack in his early days brought tears to many eyes as media cameras panned across the audience.

Her transparent tales of their past in her message resonated with the DNC crowd in Charlotte and to viewers across America.

In Charlotte with the delegation from Fayetteville, former U.S. Army Veteran, Donna Mansfield said the opening-night speech was amazing.

"From the first time I met her I always felt she was absolutely amazing. I would see these newscast disparaging her about her personality, patriotism, or whatever else and I thought if people only knew how passionate she is about this country and her family," said Mansfield. "As many times as I've seen her speak and have spoken to her, that was hands down the most passionate I've ever seen her."

Comparing their upbringing and values, Michelle shared private details of their family struggles growing up and the pride for her parents in what they sacrificed along the way.

"First Lady Obama's speech was very well balanced. It was inspirational yet practical. It highlighted the individual stories that make our nation special and the shared experiences that make it great," said Adwoa Ansah Rey. "The Obama's story is the American story. Its your story, and mine. The importance of family and their love and support is a strong message that touches residents of Spring Lake, especially military families in our community who make the ultimate sacrifice everyday, in a real way."

Michelle stated that Barack thought of his own mother when he created the first bill that he signed, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, to help women get equal pay for equal work.

"He believes that women are more than capable than making choices about our body and our healthcare," said Michelle. "For Barak these issues aren't political, they are personal."

While the first lady admitted she was not sure early on about exposing her family to spotlight, she has certainly learned how to play the game and has maintained a balance in her role.