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Michelle Obama tweets love to Iowa
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08/16/12 12:03 PM ET
Michelle Obama personally sent a warm Twitter message to Iowans on Wednesday night following the conclusion of her campaign trip to the state. She also thanked state-based volunteers for their contribution to the president's reelection campaign.
It felt great to be back in Iowa with
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 16, 2012@barackobama.@ofa_ia we are counting on you again in 2012! Thanks for your hard work. –mo
The tweet was sent shortly after the first lady and the president returned to the White House late Wednesday evening.
“Because of you all, this state, the people in this state, our girls still think campaigning is fun,” the first lady told a crowd in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday. “Our family has so many great memories of our time here in Iowa.”
Michelle Obama has stepped into a key role in her husband’s campaign, using her sky-high popularity to appeal to female voters. She also highlights Obama’s likeability and widely respected role as a family man, qualities expected to play particularly well in the Midwestern state.
The White House has also pointed out the “special” role Iowa played in the 2008 campaign for the Obamas. Obama won an important and unexpected victory in the Iowa caucuses during the Democratic primary last cycle, and went on to win the state by nine points in the general election. But he could use a boost in the state this year, where recent polls show a nearly tied race with opponent Mitt Romney.
The first lady is helping him with that effort. She went on to tell crowds that she is “a little bit jealous” the president got to attend the Iowa State Fair without her, earlier in the week. Obama avoided the fried food the fair is famous for during his visit, but did drink a beer and eat a pork chop on a stick.
Romney’s recent choice for running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), also campaigned in Iowa this week, including attending the Iowa State Fair.
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