>> reporter: on the eve of the democratic convention in charlotte, the focus will soon be on one man, but right now it is all about the lady. >> could she help him win? >> i think strong women will help a man win, absolutely. >> reporter: down here on the convention floor, the preparations are under way. the stage where michelle obama will be giving her speech. take a walk, the section, 2012 democratic national convention sign. that is the vip section where the first lady will be sitting with the other vips when this kicks off now in a matter of hours. cecilia vega, abc news, charlotte. >> thank you. we have seen the women's issue, working moms debate, ann romney, stay-at-home moms, whether they work or not, contraception debate, health care reform, akin's comments about rape and abortion there. >> legitimate rape. >> exactly. women voters have become so critical. the very few undecided voters, 2/3 of those are women. that's why the president and governor