Michelle Obama spoke at a fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, in Milwaukee Tuesday, marking the third White House visit to the state in the last two weeks.
She praised Feingold's work on campaign finance reform, healthcare, and tax cuts for the middle class in her prepared statements.
Obama also noted Feingold's famous independent streak.
""Now, when my husband was here in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, he talked about how independent and outspoken Russ is ... and how Russ doesn't always agree with him,"" she said. ""So Russ, that's something that you and I have in common.""
""But my husband also said something else about Russ that I think is worth repeating today,"" she continued. ""He said that Russ is always looking out for the people of this state.""
The first lady stressed as ""Mom-in-Chief"" how important this election is for the future of our country, and how vital Feingold is to achieving the goals her husband's campaign set in 2008.
However, Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Reince Priebus said the First Lady's visit exposes Feingold as a Washington insider.
""For a guy trying to run on his independence, Russ Feingold sure is getting a lot of help from the Washington establishment,"" Priebus said in a statement.
