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Michelle Obama for President. Could you imagine where we would be now...

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realityslapsyou · 01/02/2026 15:18

I'm watching Becoming on Netflix in solidarity with those in the US who asked for more people to watch it this weekend.

Michelle is so intelligent, calm and charismatic, and she has a fun sense of humour. Can you imagine where the US, the world, would be if Michelle had run for office. She would have been an excellent president.

It is a bit hard watching the documentary, as I find I am mourning the world as it was, and depressed about the state of it currently. But Michelle Obama is fascinating to watch, she's an amazing woman.

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Boomer55 · 01/02/2026 15:53

realityslapsyou · 01/02/2026 15:18

I'm watching Becoming on Netflix in solidarity with those in the US who asked for more people to watch it this weekend.

Michelle is so intelligent, calm and charismatic, and she has a fun sense of humour. Can you imagine where the US, the world, would be if Michelle had run for office. She would have been an excellent president.

It is a bit hard watching the documentary, as I find I am mourning the world as it was, and depressed about the state of it currently. But Michelle Obama is fascinating to watch, she's an amazing woman.

She didn’t, and America does as it wants to. As it should. With the abysmal shower in charge of us, we really shouldn’t be passing judgement on other countries.

poetryandwine · 01/02/2026 15:53

I hold dual US citizenship and admire Michelle Obama hugely. I read Becoming and enjoyed it.

I would happily vote for Michelle for Representative, Senate, probably Governor of the large state where I still vote, and I think she would be a great Cabinet member. These are all jobs where accomplished people have succeeded in their first political forays, and have had real influence.

But President is not an entry level job. The only presidents in modern times with no prior political experience are Trump and Eisenhower. Trump is currently destroying the country and much of the world. Eisenhower didn’t exactly have political experience, but he commanded the European theatre in WWII and I think that is a unique and sufficient substitute. For all her outstanding qualities, it is no criticism of Michelle to point out that she lacks similar experience.

I would love for her to get some experience and then become president. Sadly for us I agree with PP that she has no interest in doing so. Probably wise, though.

MakeYourOwnSunshine · 01/02/2026 15:46

I like Michelle Obama, but in a world where Americans didn't elect Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris, I don't know why anyone thinks Michelle's chances would be any different, even if she wanted the job?

Teado · 01/02/2026 15:43

She’d be very good. It’s a shame that she is not interested in running.

TomatoSandwiches · 01/02/2026 15:40

It's the ones that don't want it that usually would do the best job. Such a shame.

Topseyt123 · 01/02/2026 15:39

I think she'd be a fantastic president but can totally understand her reasons for not wanting the job.

She should be left in peace with her decision. It's one of those jobs where I actually wonder who the hell would want it anyway.

I do have sneaking sympathy with the person who has to take over the reins after Trump. Assuming that it isn't anyone at least as bad (Vance, anyone?).

Dweetfidilove · 01/02/2026 15:30

Nope, nope, nope!

We saw what happened after her husband took office. Folks were adamant they wanted different.

77 million people voted the current president into office for a second term. That's the president they deserve.
They do not deserve Michelle Obama.

Let that woman be at peace.

FeteofOphelia · 01/02/2026 15:27

MO now spends her time complaining about her husband and how much she disliked living in the White House.

TheActualQueen · 01/02/2026 15:22

Love Michelle. But totally understand why she wouldn’t run!

outerspacepotato · 01/02/2026 15:22

She didn't and doesn't want political power. Her book made that very clear.