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Michelle Obama in N.C.: Voters must focus on issues

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: September 18, 2008

Updated: 09/18/2008 01:09 pm

CHARLOTTE
Michelle Obama says voters need to decide this election by examining the issues, not because they like a candidate or think "she's cute."

Obama spoke in Charlotte on Thursday morning at a women's round-table on economic issues. The crowd roared at her remark disparaging voters who might cast a ballot because of a woman's looks, a clear jab at Republican vice presidential pick Sarah Palin.

Obama tried to clarify her remark with a smile, saying she was talking about herself.

Obama said her husband, Democratic hopeful Barack Obama, is the only candidate to deal with women's issues. She particularly focused on equal pay, health care, affordable college and recruiting new teachers.

She is also scheduled to speak at a "Women for Obama" rally in Greensboro.

The last time Obama was in North Carolina was before the Democratic primary in May.

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