“In 2020, millions made their voices heard at the polls,” Obama said. “But now, folks who oppose that progress are making it harder to vote. That’s why I’m asking you to join When We All Vote and 30 other organizations to turn out more voters and urge Congress to pass voting rights legislation.”
Michelle Obama to mobilise 1 million voters
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is planning to use her celebrity status and widespread popularity to energise communities across America and register more than a million new voters as the nation prepares for this year’s midterm elections.
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When We All Vote is a barnstorming campaign to register and organize voters. It was founded by Mrs. Obama in 2020.
According to its website, it is a “national, nonpartisan initiative” that is on a mission to “change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by helping to close race and age gaps.”
Michelle Obama’s efforts have been applauded by many, but some think they are a windvane to test the feeling about her possible run for office in 2024.
Stephen Bannon, who served as the White House's chief strategist in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump during the first seven months of Trump's term, has already accused her of the same.
"Remember, there are no coincidences,” he said.
Many believe Mrs. Obama has what it takes to win a presidential election and thereby stave off the possibility of Donald Trump returning to office.
Many polls show that Obama’s approval rating has her at about 70 percent of Democratic respondents being in favor of having her one day back in the white house.
However, Mrs. Obama has been unequivocal on the subject of her potential presidency.
“No, nope, not going to do it,” she said. “It’s just not for me” and “it’s not something I’m interested in or would ever do. Ever.”
Former President Barack Obama agrees saying that there’s “zero chance” she would ever run for president.
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