Michelle Obama electrifies Women's Foundation of Colorado event

Colorado Politics told you back in May that Michelle Obama was headed to Denver this week to support a fundraiser for the 30th anniversary of the Women's Foundation of Colorado.

Tuesday was the big night, and more than 8,000 people saw the former first lady at the Pepsi Center, her first public appearance in Colorado since moving out of the White House in January.

The advance media cautioned she wouldn't pose for pictures or field questions, but fortunately an army of Twitter users kept us posted, and Mrs. Obama clearly made exceptions.

The foundation called her "a role model, champion, and inspiration for women, families, and young people across America and around the world."

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