Former US First Lady Michelle Obama is set to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the November election, according to Republican Senator Ted Cruz, after the president’s questionable performance during the debate.
The statement was made by the legislator in his political podcast Verdict nine months ago, but he reaffirmed it on his X account: “Nine months ago, in Verdict“I predicted that Democrats would replace Biden with Michelle Obama. I think that’s going to happen.”
“I think the chances of Democrats getting rid of Biden are now over 80%,” he also said in the post, in which he described the US president’s performance as “atrocious.”
What are some interesting facts about Michelle Obama?
Michelle Obama is known for her education at Princeton and Harvard, as well as her successful career as a lawyer and writer. During her time in the White House, she launched the initiative Let’s Move! to combat childhood obesity and promoted girls’ education globally with Let Girls Learn.
He worked alongside Jill Biden, current First Lady of the United States, in Joining Forces to support veterans and their families, and is a strong advocate for female empowerment and gender equality.
Your book Becoming became a best-seller international, offering an intimate view of his life.
Michelle Obama is seen as a cultural icon and inspirational figure, known for her charisma, authenticity and ability to connect with people, using her platform to address important social and political issues.
She has a significant influence in the African American community and other sectors due to her demonstrated commitment to equality, education and health. As the first African American first lady, she inspires many and uses her platform to advocate for racial equality and highlight the contributions of the African American community.
She could be considered a better candidate than Joe Biden for several reasons, attracting voters who want a change in leadership, but at the moment they also highlight the high levels of popularity she has and that would even surpass Vice President Kamala Harris.
Why Kamala Harris would not be the best choice?
Joe Biden’s performance in the presidential debate with former President Donald Trump has raised concerns among Democrats, who see his re-election bid as a risk.
Given this situation, names of possible substitutes to face Donald Trump in the November elections have emerged unofficially.
One of the figures mentioned is Vice President Kamala Harris, considered the most viable option, although her low popularity among voters raises questions about her effectiveness.
According to a report by the EFE news agency, Harris does not have high approval ratings.
The analysis indicates that his popularity has declined since he assumed the Vice Presidency, going from 48.3% in January 2021 to 39.4% today, according to polls by the FiveThirtyEight portal.
If the change were made, Harris would have the challenge of winning the vote of two important sectors: women and African Americans, sectors where Michelle Obama has a large advantage. Despite being a possibility, the vice president has remained faithful to Joe Biden and has been one of his main defenders after the controversial debate.
Keep reading:
• Joe Biden will meet with his family to discuss his political future, according to NBC
• Nancy Pelosi defends Biden and says he had “a bad night” in the debate
• Why wouldn’t Kamala Harris be the best choice to replace Joe Biden as a candidate?