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MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. She needs to run for some elective office to get her toe in the pool.
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 02:22 PM
Aug 2012

Thus far, she's been a target and a victim of nasty, unfair bullying who fought back and won.

That's a great example of standing up and being counted, but it's hardly a qualifier for the Presidency.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
9. Do we know this is her interest? Has she ever said she has a notion to run for office?
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 09:29 PM
Aug 2012

Or is her focus more activism in the health care realm -- change from without?

I honestly do not know.

Bonobo

(29,257 posts)
5. Nah. By that time the Obama daughters will be old enough.
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 09:05 PM
Aug 2012

I see a new political dynasty there. They are, after all, our new Kennedys!

It's genetic!

MADem

(135,425 posts)
10. I don't like that idea any more than I like the idea of Chelsea Clinton running.
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 09:35 PM
Aug 2012

I don't like the notion of American Royalty. I prefer variety in my political leaders--a Howard Dean, a Paul Wellstone, or more recently, a Tammy Duckworth. Smart people who aren't relying on a "legacy" or a "history" to make their mark.

We recently had a President who had the DNA of TWO US presidents in his genetic history--Dumbya--related to Pierce and Poppy. So much for legacies.

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