Veteran Fox News anchor Chris WallaceChristopher (Chris) WallaceFox’s Chris Wallace welcomes Michelle Obama Convention’s conclusion: ‘Really flattened, cut and dice Donald Trump’ Mail-in vote in controversy ends as Democrats call for postmaster general to testify that Trump adviser universal post-in-vote knocks, says U.S. Postal Service will not be ready MORE praised former first lady Michelle ObamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson ObamaThe Memo: Democrats pitch Biden as the back-to-normal candidate Stacey Abrams leads chorus in the keynote address of Democrats vs. Democrats. Republicans in the race for ‘streamers’ MORE‘s virtual speech at the Democratic National Convention late Monday, with the host “Fox News Sunday” stating that they were “really dirty, cut and in dice” President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Memo: Democrats pitch Biden as the back-to-normal candidate Obama congratulates Biden with formal nomination Jill Biden gives personal portrait of man Joe MORE.
“It was quite a contribution,” Wallace said. “She has really tarnished Donald Trump, cut and dice, talked about the chaos and confusion and lack of empathy, especially from this president and this White House, talked more about the shortcomings of Donald Trump than the pluses of Joe BidenJoe BidenThe Memo: Democrats pitch Biden as the back-to-normal candidate Obama congratulates Biden with formal nomination Jill Biden gives personal portrait of man Joe MORE, but talk about not, not so much policy, but especially his empathy and what he has passed on and his concern for average Americans. ”
“This was a very effective speech,” Wallace added.
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Wallace’s perspective came during the live coverage of the network’s first night of the convention, which also included speeches by Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Memo: Democrats pitch Biden as the back-to-normal candidate Obama congratulates Biden on formal nomination Ocasio-Cortez seconds Sanders nomination on convention MORE (I-Vt.) And former Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R).
Fox News anchor and host Dana Perino also praised Obama for her authenticity and ability to connect with voters.
‘You make sense when you talk about authenticity, she has it in spades. She has that voice, she has clarity, and she knows what she wants to get out of it, “said Perino, who served as press secretary to President George W. Bush. “She was trying to really focus on everyone and then she had a call to do: Ask for your vote during the day.”
“I think the DNC, when they see it over the course of the night, the first virtual convention in our history, I think they would say that Michelle Obama stuts the landing,” she added.
Democratic convention speakers for Tuesday night include Jill Biden, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezThe Memo: Democrats nominate Biden as the back-to-normal candidate Ocasio-Cortez seconds Sanders nomination to Congress Democrats nominate Biden officially for president MORE (DN.Y.) and former President Clinton, among others. Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination on Thursday night.
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