Michelle for prez?

[nairiporter.livejournal.com]

Michelle Obama's well-articulated speech from the other night was quite a thing. It was arguably the highest mark of the DNC convention (so far, at least). It was inspiring, heart-felt, etc. Everybody agreed it was good.

Now, cue the imminent speculations of a possible Obama III term in 4 years, or at least an attempt of Mrs Obama to follow in Hillary Clinton's footsteps, and run for president herself.

Now sure, she hasn't indicated any intention to pursue a political career at this point, which makes the above hypothesis rather far-fetched, but do bear with me. What if she could actually do this in 4 or 8 years? Especially if the circumstances have become favourable for such a move? Yes, I am aware that some people are weary of the prospect of another "presidential dynasty" popping up (after the Roosevelts, Kennedies, Bushes and Clintons). But, since we have already established here (at great length, might I add) that it is all (or mostly) about policies, I would say a potential Michelle Obama run at the presidency would be good news from a Democratic/liberal/progressive standpoint.

Especially if this year's election somehow doesn't end up with the first female president in US history getting elected, but with a bigoted, caustic, misogynistic, ignorant asshole instead. That would probably give a lot of ammo to a possible Michelle Obama ticket. Because if Hillary fails to get the presidency a second time in a row, I would say she would be a done deal at that point.

Comments

[ddstory.livejournal.com]

I hope she doesn't run. She's too good for this job. It only tends to smear people, and wear them off, then spit them out without mercy. Let the real scoundrels fight for the puppet's spot. She's smarter, faster, better than that.

[abomvubuso.livejournal.com]

I don't know, seems like she'd make a good president with some of twitching here and there.

[mahnmut.livejournal.com]

She won't run. Don't ask me how I know it, I just know it.

[oportet.livejournal.com]

She's likable, which is an undervalued quality - ignored completely by both parties this round. I think both parties will fix that next time, especially the losing one.

[mikeyxw.livejournal.com]

What has Mrs. Obama done to you that you would wish such a thing on her?

She has done just fine as First Lady, but I'm not sure why she would be a good president.

[nairiporter.livejournal.com]

Mea culpa! I am being shamelessly selfish here.

[airiefairie.livejournal.com]

She seems like a strong woman. I'm sure she would manage.

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

"Four years ago it was Bill Clinton bailing out Barack Obama, delivering a speech in Charlotte that explained the Obama presidency and framed the issues against the Republicans in a way that the president himself could not do. His voice hoarse, his message clear and aimed directly at the white middle class, Clinton dominated the stage and energized a convention crowd that had seemed frustrated and confused, searching for the winning case. The mission of the Obamas this week has been to return the favor for Clinton’s wife, Hillary, marking a new phase in the uneven relationship between the two first families of the Democratic Party." [article (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obamas-mission-do-unto-the-clintons-what-they-have-done-for-him/2016/07/27/5bf8e902-5415-11e6-b7de-dfe509430c39_story.html)]

We'll see what comes out of the president's speech.