“After Trump’s Victory and Dems’ Defeat, Many Question Why Michelle Obama Wasn’t the Candidate”
After Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the November 5th elections, one thing is clear: the Democrats never anticipated this humiliating loss. In the wake of the shocking defeat, many are wondering why the party didn’t push for a candidate who had long been favored over Trump in repeated polls. Michelle Obama, who was consistently seen as the stronger choice, was a name many Democrats wished had been in the race, but as she stated earlier, she has no plans to run for president.
Kamala Harris, the Democratic frontrunner, remained largely unpopular throughout the campaign, which raised questions about why the party stuck with her as the face of the 2024 election. Despite her unpopularity, the Democrats still chose Harris, leaving many to wonder how a more popular candidate like Michelle Obama might have shifted the outcome. Poll after poll suggested Michelle Obama would have had a much better chance of defeating Trump, but those polls now seem to have lost their relevance in the aftermath of his victory.
Democrats are left reeling from the impact of their shocking defeat, not only losing the presidency but also both the Senate and the House. To make matters worse, they lost the popular vote, despite campaigning heavily on abortion rights, an issue that failed to resonate with their base. Many are now questioning the party’s strategy, especially since repeated polls had shown that Michelle Obama could have been the one to beat Trump.
As the Democratic Party looks ahead to future elections, the failure to push forward a candidate with proven popularity and appeal continues to haunt them.
Source: TheUSWatch.com