First Lady Michelle Obama has appeared for the first time during this presidential election race with Hillary Clinton, whom she called “my girl”.
At a rally in the swing state of North Carolina, the former rivals heaped praise on each other’s commitment to public service, women and children.
Mrs Obama said Mrs Clinton was the most prepared candidate for the presidency ever, including both their husbands.
The display of unity follows past friction between the two of them.
But on Thursday the two sought to convince the crowd their relationship was more than a political alliance born out of shared interests.
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