Starting with video about how great Michelle is. The video is evidently to introduce Michelle’s brother, who will in turn introduce Michelle. I find myself resenting that there isn’t a slide show that introduces the video. You can’t just throw people into the introduction to the introduction, Democrats!

OK, she was a hot corporate lawyer. Then she met the dream man. Then she decided to go do public service law. People who worked with her think highly of her.

But she’s also a great mom! Her kids are grounded. “It’s all about her kids.” Her mom says that Michelle found the balance between career and family life. (Great, Michelle, show us how!)

She is motivated by her father’s compassion and good treatment of others. There are worse motivators. Mom hopes America gets to know Michelle, because she is remarkable.

Michelle’s brother comes out. Craig Robinson - “Michelle Obama is my little sister!” He also thinks she’s great. Not that we expect a character assassination, but come on, you’re her brother. Rag on her a little bit. No?

Apparently no. Michelle is great. Michelle memorized every episode of the Brady Bunch. Michelle worked and studied hard, had good parents - while constantly being reminded about how great America is, in case you’re wondering. Or so Craig says, anyway.

She’s a great mother, instilling good values in her children. Michelle’s mother is in the audience, and apparently Michelle wouldn’t have campaigned if it weren’t for mom being willing to babysit. (Ah, there’s the balance - have someone else do it.) Michelle has dedicated her life to the people struggling with life’s challenges. Impressive list of public activities and charities etc.

Manages to work in a plug for the Oregon State Beavers, where he’s a basketball coach.

Brother-in-law Barack is “confident but not cocky”, a “team player who improves the people around him”, and “he won’t back down from any challenge”.

Finally, on to the main event.