Michelle Obama on Tuesday sought to answer calls for the Democratic Party’s nomination in the 2024 presidential election.
in statement In a statement to NBC News, the former first lady’s office flatly stated that it was not interested.
“As former First Lady Michelle Obama has stated many times before, she will not run for president,” said Crystal Carson, President Obama’s communications director.
“Mrs. Obama supports the reelection campaigns of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Recent Rasmussen research found Almost 50% of Democrats support President Joe Biden’s successor at the top, with more Democrats preferring Michelle Obama (20%) than Vice President Kamala Harris (15%).
This isn’t the first time Michelle Obama has been a source of speculation about her possible political future.
Michelle Obama “sobbed uncontrollably” when Donald Trump became president. https://t.co/ThzEGjfNOM
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) March 8, 2023
As reported by Breitbart News, actor Mark Hamill declared on Twitter in 2020 that the eventual Democratic presidential nominee should consider Michelle Obama as a running mate.
“I hope whoever becomes the Democratic presidential nominee considers @MichelleObama as a running mate. #DreamTeam2020,” he tweeted.
Hamill’s comments came after then-presidential candidate Joe Biden said he wanted Michelle Obama to be his running mate.
In 2019, she indicated she had no intention of running for the White House, saying there was “zero chance” she would consider running for president.
“Just between us and the readers of this magazine, the chances of that happening are zero,” she said. interview Partnered with Amtrak’s travel and culture magazine “The National.”
“There are many ways to improve this country and build a better world, and I continue to do so in many ways, from working with young people to helping families live healthier lives. , the person sitting behind the desk in the Oval Office is never one of them. It’s not for me.”
She said no then, and now she’s saying no again.
