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Nevilledog

(51,064 posts)
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 12:09 PM Aug 2020

Michelle Obama Is Reportedly Stepping In To The 2020 Election And It's Going To Make Trump...

Michelle Obama Is Reportedly Stepping In To The 2020 Election And It’s Going To Make Trump Pretty Unhappy

https://politicaltribune.org/michelle-obama-is-reportedly-stepping-in-to-the-2020-election-and-its-going-to-make-trump-pretty-unhappy/

If there’s one tiny ray of sunshine in this pandemic for President Donald J. Trump, it’s the fact that he has one tiny sliver of hope to hang onto in his quest to be reelected and keep himself out of prison: That people might be too scared to physically go out and vote, and he can spread lies about mail-in voting that will cause Republican legislatures across the country to do their best to suppress efforts to allow absentee ballots in large numbers or even nationwide.

In all honesty, if the election is anything that even resembles fair, Democrats should be handing Republicans their asses across the board. After all, Trump is the least popular president in the history of polling, the Republicans in Congress are historically unpopular, we’re in the middle of a pandemic that could have been at least mitigated somewhat by just acting a little sooner, we’re firmly ensconced in an economic recession bordering on a Depression, and nearly 40 million Americans have lost their jobs, with more than half that number having also lost their health insurance.

But if Trump can somehow finagle his way into preventing mail-in voting, he might stand a chance.

Enter Michelle Obama. A new report in the Washington Post says that she’s about to make waves in this election, and do it in the kind of way that made her husband such an effective politician: Community organizing.

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Michelle Obama Is Reportedly Stepping In To The 2020 Election And It's Going To Make Trump... (Original Post) Nevilledog Aug 2020 OP
VP? DIVINEprividence Aug 2020 #1
Same. ananda Aug 2020 #3
Wouldn't it be a total coup if she would agree to run with Joe? BComplex Aug 2020 #6
Dreams are free sure why not Aug 2020 #12
Welcome to DU! nt reACTIONary Aug 2020 #16
Welcome to DU. niyad Aug 2020 #19
Welcome to DU! Juneboarder Aug 2020 #21
Would be great however she will not do it. McCamy Taylor Aug 2020 #10
Michelle Obama would make a wonderful ambassador. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #17
She got on swimmingly with Queen Elizabeth. But I don't think Michelle wants any tblue37 Aug 2020 #23
I know and I respect her opinion and need for a family life. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #28
There is that, too. calimary Aug 2020 #30
And I can't blame her PatSeg Aug 2020 #31
There is that. calimary Aug 2020 #29
my dream is bigger Always Randy Aug 2020 #34
I think the limit is 10 years GopherGal Aug 2020 #43
Some unsubstantiated dirt... Neema Aug 2020 #36
Funny you should say that. ms liberty Aug 2020 #47
Can you imagine the poll numbers after THAT announcement? oldsoftie Aug 2020 #51
She said she cried when they left the White House because she didn't have to be perfect any more Clash City Rocker Aug 2020 #53
I'm glad she's doing it but I certainly respect her having wanted to step away from politics ... marble falls Aug 2020 #2
Better be careful. Trump could unleash Melania. Sneederbunk Aug 2020 #4
That made me Traildogbob Aug 2020 #8
Release the Slovenian! sop Aug 2020 #11
In Slovenia, statue of Melania Trump set on fire and removed Celerity Aug 2020 #27
Melanie. mzmolly Aug 2020 #20
But "Melania" is so much more fun to play with. calimary Aug 2020 #35
And my circumstantial favorite... Harker Aug 2020 #37
The fundamental. calimary Aug 2020 #39
Hehe mzmolly Aug 2020 #45
Mailorder dweller Aug 2020 #48
And her "kidneys"? mwooldri Aug 2020 #22
She'll tell him she's too busy getting her hair done in NYC. Ilsa Aug 2020 #50
When Obama was president, and I'd see Michelle speak on a variety of topics, Eyeball_Kid Aug 2020 #5
I have conservative relatives Ohiogal Aug 2020 #7
I want to meet Michelle! She can register me to vote! McCamy Taylor Aug 2020 #9
Michelle will kick ass. BusyBeingBest Aug 2020 #13
Watch out, tRUMP! Mama Michelle and more are lining up to give you the spanking that abqtommy Aug 2020 #14
Do tell us more please... Illumination Aug 2020 #15
here's a bit more stopdiggin Aug 2020 #26
Limited to 4 paragraphs. I take the first four. Nevilledog Aug 2020 #33
your OP stopdiggin Aug 2020 #41
Great, thanks. (nt) klook Aug 2020 #38
Hello stopdiggin! Illumination Aug 2020 #49
I shaaaw wewease Mewanie! (homage a Peter Cook) bringthePaine Aug 2020 #18
Grace, Brilliance & more power in her pinky fingernail to move the masses than anyone I know of Budi Aug 2020 #24
What a great shot! calimary Aug 2020 #40
Love her n/t hibbing Aug 2020 #25
Bring it LittleGirl Aug 2020 #32
The more prominent she is, the more the Republican racism will be out in the open muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #42
Finally seta1950 Aug 2020 #44
This is really good news that I think many Cha Aug 2020 #46
I love that woman. SergeStorms Aug 2020 #52

BComplex

(8,029 posts)
6. Wouldn't it be a total coup if she would agree to run with Joe?
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 12:27 PM
Aug 2020

You'd see people coming out in droves!!!

Yeah, I know we're dreaming, but hell! It's a great dream!

Delmette2.0

(4,164 posts)
17. Michelle Obama would make a wonderful ambassador.
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 01:01 PM
Aug 2020

I haven't thought about what country, hmmmm, how about the United Nations?

tblue37

(65,290 posts)
23. She got on swimmingly with Queen Elizabeth. But I don't think Michelle wants any
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 01:36 PM
Aug 2020

public office. They just got their freedom back in 2017, and they are doing plenty for democracy with it.

Delmette2.0

(4,164 posts)
28. I know and I respect her opinion and need for a family life.
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 02:08 PM
Aug 2020

I guess I was just trying to lower the volume for VP or any other cabinet position.

PatSeg

(47,376 posts)
31. And I can't blame her
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 02:14 PM
Aug 2020

She can do a whole lot outside the White House, maybe even more. I would think eight years was enough for her. Now she can have a bit more freedom and flexibility. Personally, I would prefer no more family dynasties in our country, no matter how wonderful the people are. There are so many great ways to serve your country, without being president or vice president.

Always Randy

(1,059 posts)
34. my dream is bigger
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 02:23 PM
Aug 2020

At Biden's inaugural --he walks away from saying the oath----and says I resign ----turning the Presidency over to Michele-----she runs the country for 4 years and under the rules of the game can be elected twice more------12 ears of Michele Obama-----can you just imagine --------just SCOTUS alone ---but education---labor----healthcare-----who do you want for her VP---don't say Eliza beth because we need he in the Senate ----and MA has a pub gov

GopherGal

(2,008 posts)
43. I think the limit is 10 years
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 03:45 PM
Aug 2020

The 22nd Amendment won't quite cooperate with your dream.

No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.

Neema

(1,151 posts)
36. Some unsubstantiated dirt...
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 02:52 PM
Aug 2020

Someone I know has a relationship with someone in Michelle's inner circle. A couple months ago they were told Michelle was considering it despite saying never, because of just how horrible things have gotten under 45. But only considering it, and I can't even dare to dream that she would.

ms liberty

(8,572 posts)
47. Funny you should say that.
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 06:38 PM
Aug 2020

I said to my husband yesterday that I understood why she was depressed about current events. She used to see a problem and be able to turn and say something directly to the most important man in the world, the man with the power to make changes. And she trusted him.
I could see her changing her mind and running for office at some point after this. Maybe after we send Barak to the Supreme Court..

Clash City Rocker

(3,396 posts)
53. She said she cried when they left the White House because she didn't have to be perfect any more
Sat Aug 8, 2020, 10:41 AM
Aug 2020

That was in the “Becoming” documentary on Netflix.

I don’t think she’ll take on that burden for four more years.

marble falls

(57,067 posts)
2. I'm glad she's doing it but I certainly respect her having wanted to step away from politics ...
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 12:15 PM
Aug 2020

earlier. She's an amazing person. She's accomplished a lot already.

Traildogbob

(8,710 posts)
8. That made me
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 12:33 PM
Aug 2020

Laugh so hard I had an uncontrolled coughing fit. 🤣
Thanks for a moment of joy. How about a debate between the two of where we were and where we are.

calimary

(81,198 posts)
35. But "Melania" is so much more fun to play with.
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 02:35 PM
Aug 2020

Last edited Fri Aug 7, 2020, 05:07 PM - Edit history (2)

Melanoma
Maligna
Bologna
Maleficent - (for those of us who grew up with the Disney Sleeping Beauty)
Malaguena
Mixolydia
Malapropria
Malodora
Melancholia
Megalomania
Miasma
Magnacartia
Malicia
Morticia
Malevola (or Malevolentia)
Malevoldemorta (or Maldemorta)
Marvoloia (for Harry Potter fans, Voldemort's given name was Tom Marvolo Riddle.)
Messaroundia
Messopotamia (spelled with TWO "s's" because of the mess she's married to)
Marriedamessia
Meconia
Mammalia
Mammonia
Pneumonia
Marmadukia
Melonballia
Mississippia
Monolithia
Monochlonia (in honor of all the talk about monochlonal antibodies...)
Freedonia (for Marx Brothers fans)
Babylonia
Mononucleosia
Monstrosia
Malignia
Mnuchinia (in honor of her husband's treasury secretary)
Electionriggia
Omarosia
Don't-get-me-startedia

mwooldri

(10,302 posts)
22. And her "kidneys"?
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 01:30 PM
Aug 2020

Mrs Trump as a First Lady has been acting more like a trophy wife than a First Lady IMO. What she has done has been in part ripped off from her predecessor. And ripped off poorly.

Eyeball_Kid

(7,430 posts)
5. When Obama was president, and I'd see Michelle speak on a variety of topics,
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 12:25 PM
Aug 2020

I'd think, "Who's the better person to lead the country?" And honestly, I couldn't decide. Both Obamas are extraordinary people who have superior intellectual powers, communicational wizardry, and charisma. Michelle can do anything.

McCamy Taylor

(19,240 posts)
9. I want to meet Michelle! She can register me to vote!
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 12:35 PM
Aug 2020

(Never mind that I have been registered since I turned 18)

stopdiggin

(11,292 posts)
26. here's a bit more
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 01:59 PM
Aug 2020

what exactly is Michelle doing? this is the part that Ndog didn't clip for you

On Thursday, Michelle Obama took her first concrete step toward being a factor in the 2020 election. Her nonpartisan voting initiative, When We All Vote, which she founded months before the 2018 midterms, announced a coalition of 31 mayors across the country who will be brainstorming and sharing lessons and practices about how to increase voter registration and civic engagement.
 

Illumination

(2,458 posts)
49. Hello stopdiggin!
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 08:33 PM
Aug 2020

Thanks for the inside scoop! That will be such an excellent step towards voter suppression! Michelle & Barack are very special people compared to what we're left with now!...

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
24. Grace, Brilliance & more power in her pinky fingernail to move the masses than anyone I know of
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 01:52 PM
Aug 2020

Welcome, 1st Lady Michele Obama & Thank You 💙

calimary

(81,198 posts)
40. What a great shot!
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 03:26 PM
Aug 2020

Dignified, elegant, classic, world-class glamour in simplicity.

Gorgeous!

What a magnificent woman. The role model we all could look up to, and embrace. But then again, she was just as magnificent in her sleeveless shirt and mid-calf garden pants, at work out in the White House vegetable garden with a group of kids helping out. EQUALLY classy, dignified, and quite glorious.

She struck me as almost an African American Jackie Kennedy in terms of understated class, tastefulness, and elegance. That was Jackie's thing, too.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,295 posts)
42. The more prominent she is, the more the Republican racism will be out in the open
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 03:45 PM
Aug 2020

Trump may not be able to control himself. It won't be pretty, but it could show them as they truly are. Many of them did seem to have real hatred for her.

Cha

(297,123 posts)
46. This is really good news that I think many
Fri Aug 7, 2020, 05:55 PM
Aug 2020

of us can use right Now!

Whatever the odds were before, they can only improve by bringing in the big guns of Michelle and Barack Obama, who America still loves very much.

Mahalo to the Obamas & you, Nd!

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