Michelle for prez?
Jul. 27th, 2016 02:56 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
nairiporterMichelle 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.
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.
