First lady Michelle Obama attends fundraiser in Palm Beach for Democrats

First Lady in Palm Beach


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First lady Michelle Obama in Palm Beach
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Posted: 01/27/2012

First Lady Michelle Obama arrived in Palm Beach Thursday afternoon following a visit to Tampa.
 
Law enforcement escorted her to the estate of Howard and Michele Kessler. He's the chairman of the Kessler Group, a Boston-based company involved in the financial services industry.

The first lady was their guest at a fundraising reception for the Democratic National Committee.

Democrats hope to raise one billion dollars for the president's reelection campaign.

Earlier in Tampa she visited Goya Foods where she continued her push for healthy foods and healthy eating.

Goya is now committed to being a National Strategic Partner for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote Mi Plato (my plate).

Mi Plato will be used as an educational tool to encourage Hispanic families to make healthy meal choices and serve food in appropriate portions.

The first lady was in Palm Beach for about 90 minutes.

The New York Times recently referred to Mrs. Obama as the 'motivator in chief' as she raises her profile in anticipation of her husband's long campaign.

YouReporter Melissa sent in video of the first lady speeding through Palm Beach.

Additional reporting by Michael Williams, WPTV and Kristal Roberts, WFTS

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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