Martha Coakley’s campaign for governor in Massachusetts got a boost Friday from Michelle Obama.
The first lady was the feature attraction at an afternoon political rally at the historic Strand Theater in Boston. She praised Coakley for supporting a higher minimum wage, earned sick time, and universal preschool.
"Martha. She gets it," Mrs. Obama told the cheering crowd. " She understands there is nothing we wouldn't do for our kids, nothing!"
Mrs. Obama stressed the importance of women and minorities going to the polls in large numbers.
Coakley said the get out the vote effort is crucial.
" We know this race is going to be won at the grassroots. It is not the best way to win, it is the only way to win."
Polls show Coakley and Republican Charlie Baker are in a dead heat.
