March 6th 2024.
In recent news, it has been confirmed that former First Lady Michelle Obama will not be running for President in 2024. Despite calls from Democrats for her to take on a bigger role in politics, her team has made it clear that she is putting politics behind her. However, she will still be supporting her friends in their campaigns.
Crystal Carson, the director of communications for Obama's office, stated, "As former First Lady Michelle Obama has expressed multiple times over the years, she will not be running for president. She fully supports President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' re-election campaign." While she will be assisting in a limited capacity, sources say that her star power will be utilized closer to the election to support the Biden-Harris campaign.
According to a senior advisor on Biden's team, there have been discussions with the Obama family about their involvement in the campaign. This includes working with Obama's voter registration group, "When We All Vote," to promote organized turnout and bridge the registration gap among young voters and people of color. Kevin Munoz, Biden's campaign spokesperson, expressed gratitude for the Obamas' support in the past and hopes for their continued help in securing the presidency in November 2024.
The news of Obama's decision has not only affected Democratic voters but also Republican officeholders. Some, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Sen. Ted Cruz, and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, have falsely claimed that Obama was planning to replace Biden on the upcoming ballots. However, there are also Republican supporters who are relieved that Obama will not be running, as seen in a recent reaction from a voter in Texas who stated, "Thank God! Yes!" This voter even went on to say that she would not vote for a woman, specifically mentioning Nikki Haley and making derogatory comments about her age.
This is not the first time that Obama has had to shut down rumors of a potential presidential run. In 2019, she stated that there was "zero chance" she would be running for office. During an interview with BBC, she expressed her frustration with constantly being asked about her political ambitions. In a more recent appearance on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast, Obama shared her concerns about the upcoming election and the impact that our leaders have on our lives. She emphasized the importance of selecting leaders who truly represent and speak for us, and admitted that the thought of what could happen keeps her up at night.
In conclusion, while there may have been speculation and calls for her to run, Michelle Obama has made it clear that she will not be running for President in 2024. She is choosing to step back from politics and focus on supporting her friends and their campaigns. However, her influence and support will still be felt throughout the election, and her concerns about the outcome show the gravity of this decision for our nation.
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