Michelle Obama is the reassuring voice we all need right now pic.twitter.com/haXof56AcH
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Almost missed this grace note — from Boston magazine, “Michelle Obama Is Not Running for President”
It’s simple, really: Michelle Obama does not want to be president, and so she is not running for president.
During a moderated conversation at Simmons College’s 39th annual leadership conference on Thursday, the former first lady discussed a litany of topics ranging from diversity to the state of American democracy—and put to rest any notion that her name will be on the ballot in 2020.
“I have never had the passion for politics,” Obama said. “I just happened to be married to somebody who has the passion for politics, and he drug me kicking and screaming into this arena. Just because I gave a good speech, and I’m smart and intelligent, doesn’t mean that I should be the next president.”
Obama emphasized the need to encourage qualified women with political drive to pursue higher office, rather than homing in on inspiring people like herself and Oprah who may have other aspirations…
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