As she expanded on life stories of her coming from the south side of Chicago, and Barack being raised by a single mother, eventually with them both developing into leaders, it hit me that her story gives people hope.  I think it is a lot of fluff, but it gives hope to the common folk that they too can strive for similar goals and succeed.  Because our country is in such a slump right now, we'll do anything we can to have a positive outlook on the future.  The Obamas, as a team, of course, give hope for a better future.  It hits deep in people's hearts, and instead of it just being about politics, it becomes personal.  When someone becomes personal, they appear approachable, therefore yielding comfort.  Once someone becomes approachable, they seem reliable and trustworthy which in turn creates the appearance, or perhaps, hope of stability, and people want stability in their government.  A lot of people are unhappy with our government.  The Obamas give the idea of hope, believing that they can create change.  They are young and excited, and the people of America need a boost.

Is politics becoming personal? Or is it more of an oxymoron if anything?  The real question is: Can Obama actually deliver the wonderful results he speaks of?