Biden’s replacement, Trump’s challenger
Mikhail Shereshevskiy
Speculation is swirling about whether Michelle Obama could potentially replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the presidency, as reported by Der Spiegel. While some view this as mere sensationalism, the fact that such discussions are taking place in a reputable publication indicates its significance. Allegedly, the Democratic Party has initiated polls to gauge public opinion on Obama’s potential candidacy.
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that Democrats might pivot away from Biden in favour of Michelle Obama.
Indeed, Michelle Obama herself has previously said that she will never go to the polls for the reason that she considers politics a dirty business. But this could be the best PR for her in a situation where there is a clear demand in the US for a non-systemic candidate, which today is Donald Trump. If Americans are tired of the political class, the top Democrats and Republicans who control Washington, why not offer them a person who doesn’t consider herself a politician at all? She can, for example, say that she did not want to run for president until the very last moment, but is now forced to enter big politics for moral reasons – because she sees no other way out for herself and intends to “save the country from Trump, an incompetent and authoritarian enemy of democracy who intends to turn the United States into a banana republic” (this is what criticism of Trump in the American media looks like today).
Furthermore, Michelle Obama’s association with the perceived success of her husband’s presidency could enhance her appeal to voters nostalgic for the Obama era.
Presently, the Democratic Party finds itself in a precarious position. Recent polls indicate that in the upcoming November presidential election, Biden is projected to secure 43% of the vote, trailing behind Trump, who is anticipated to garner 49%. Moreover, the unfavorability ratings for both Biden and Trump among anti-Republican voters are nearing 60%. Without altering their candidate, Democrats face a significant risk of defeat.
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