Michelle Obama popular on the campaign trail

Published October 27, 2011 4:00am ET



With President Obama’s approval ratings waning, the White House is increasingly turning to its most popular commodity to energize crowds and bolster the president’s re-election efforts — Michelle Obama.

The first lady headlined three Democratic fundraisers in battleground Florida on Thursday, part of a concerted effort to increase her visibility in the 2012 campaign.

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