A recent poll by Reuters and Ipsos has shown that Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady in US history, holds a significant level of trust among Americans despite not holding any elected political office. The survey suggests that Michelle Obama may be the only Democratic candidate who could beat former President Donald Trump in an election, with 50% of Americans indicating they would vote for her compared to 39% for Trump. Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris are not faring as well in this hypothetical scenario.
Michelle Obama’s popularity has been consistently high, as evidenced by being voted the most popular American in Gallup polls in 2018 and 2019. However, her potential candidacy for the Democratic Party has sparked conspiracy theories and speculation, with some Democrats calling for Joe Biden to step down and make way for a new candidate like Michelle Obama. Despite these calls, Biden has stated that he remains committed to his campaign, citing his extensive travel experience and his desire to continue making mistakes to learn from them.
The current political landscape is a topic of discussion among Democrats as they focus on supporting their candidates in the upcoming election. While Michelle Obama’s popularity and potential candidacy remain a topic of speculation among political circles, she has consistently stated that she has no intention of running for president. Ultimately, it will be up to voters to decide which candidate they want to support in the upcoming election.