Posted on 06/05/2014 5:08:56 PM PDT by Hojczyk
FLOTUS for Senate?
It wasn't that long ago that such a slogan would seem absurd, but political wags are beginning to wonder whether Michelle Obama is mulling a run for Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk's seat in 2016.
A Thursday column in Reuters suggests that Obama would be the only candidate with a large enough profile to unseat the Republican. The column also points to Obama's recent willingness to debate the merits of her school lunch program with Republicans, a trip to China, fundraising and her stance on the kidnapped Nigerian school girls as other signs that her tone is turning more political. It's not the first time Obama has been mentioned as a potential senatorial candidate, but that speculation has always focused beyond 2016. And the First Lady herself has never publicly indicated any interest in seeking political office.
But just like a senator named Barack Obama who decided to run for president in 2008 when many thought he should wait his turn, politics are often about timing.
She would quickly become the most recognizable face in the Senate. Her fame and fundraising ability would command deference in a body that normally operates on seniority. Whether the recent elevation of her profile suggests a plan to run is unclear, but she will be well positioned should she jump in. --
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You left out a Kennedy.
I can’t think of anything that would make the people of IL happier than “Senator” Michelle Obama. Only CA will be happier with its continued “Governor” Jerry Brown.
Do you support George P.! in Texas?
Illinois is definitely a state where the election can be rigged, like Nevada.
To be sure. But that's just on one level. Michelle is being readied for national office.
You see, the dream ticket ... go for broke ... nothin' left to lose .... Demo ticket for 2016 is (are you ready?):
Joey Plugs is ready for party martyrdom. His job (if the ticket wins, which it could) is to die immediately after the inauguration.
"But what," you say, "if the ticket loses?" No harm done. In fact, it's going to be a rather long shot, anyway. So what? IMNVHO, they don't want the WH in '16. As the economy reaches low tide, they are confident of a legislative sweep in '18. They want to stick the Republicans with the Depression and establish Senator Michelle (or a utility Marxist yet to be named) for the 2020 campaign.
By then, she'll have shed Barry and really be ready.
Still being a senator is even more demanding. It’s demanding in the same way, and additionally demanding in all kinds of other ways. Plus being First Lady and hospital administrator isn’t much of a résumé, though I suppose no worse than Al Franken. But a lot of people believe that there was fraud in that election.
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