I would say that Barack Obama has always been a real optimist about what can be accomplished. He believes that government can be used to create systemic, long-term, real change. And the first lady is more of a skeptic.

Michelle has had to grapple with Hilary Clinton's legacy as First Lady... Michelle Obama never wants to be seen as the kind of First Lady who is overly involved in the West Wing.

I was starstruck by Michelle Obama. She's an amazing-looking lady, and I'm a massive Barack Obama fan anyway.

I voted for Barack Obama.

Barack Obama is an economic patriot.

The prospect of Barack Obama being elected as US President is a source of hope not only for Americans, but also for Europeans and Africans. According to the Pew Global Attitudes survey, which is conducted in 24 countries across the globe, people in Europe and Africa are looking forward to the Democrat nominee winning the presidential contest.