Posted on 06/05/2014 9:41:56 PM PDT by nickcarraway
First Lady could be positioning herself for a run at Mark Kirk's seat in 2016 By Ward Room Staff
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.
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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. -- Reuters
There's also that 2012 Public Polling Policy survey showing the first lady picking up 51 percent of the vote against Kirk's 40 percent if they were to run. Your move, FLOTUS.
The first tranny senator?
She’s not gonna give up all her vacations to be a lowly senator. She is just going to keep being the queen.
Obama has shown over and over his disdain for the Constitution. I do not believe he will be leaving office any time soon. If he declares himself president for life, who will stop him? What will happen? Issa will call for hearings?
Stranger things have happened. Maggie Williams, a longtime political adviser to Hillary Rodham Clinton, on Thursday was named director of the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School.
Large profile indeed. Especially from the rear.
You need to look up what "beard" means. If there is one thing we can be certain of, Bill Clinton is not gay.
Throw up...
I’ve GOT to get out of Illinois!
oh the rich irony....
Another “Caesar” put his horse in the Senate. Well if Bill Clinton could do it...
Just what we need, another filthy, racist, parasitic pig elected to congress.
You learn something every day, I didn’t know there was a Senate in North Korea.
>And just what’s her qualification? That she’s black?
That, plus she has chiseled arms and an affirmative action degree in reparations.
I guess it worked for Clinton.
And the Obamas have said on numerous occasions they did not plan to leave D.C.
When you consider that the Kenyan is most likely going to stay in the Beltway after 2016 it would be a reasonable guess that the Wookie might want to have an actual job. But I wonder if anyone’s told them that they can’t stay in the White Hut after 2016?
Reminds me of Dick Armey’s old line-—after he first got to Washington he caught himself once trying to spend his own money.
Run, Michelle, Run! And KEEP GOING!! LOL.
For Illinois voters?
Being black is qualification enough.
For democrats, being the son/daughter/wife/dead former Senator/previous Senator is good enough!
NJ.
GA.
Missouri.
KY
Mass.
NY
Any that I have forgotten?
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