I do wish Michelle Obama would run for political office - then maybe the presidency.

[Drunken Irishman]

I know she has no interest, and I respect that, but I think her voice is just so important.

Sadly, far too many good people have opted out of running for office and we're ceding our political world to the bad people - the people whose voice is toxic, hateful and divisive. People like Donald Trump.

It's not fair to say, but I'll say it: America needs Michelle Obama. They need her voice and her values and her fight. She's got the mix of star power and political prowess that just isn't often seen.

Which is why I wish she'd reconsider and run for Senate or even Governor in the coming years.

If we had more people like Michelle Obama in office, our political system would be so much richer.

Alas, more and more of these people lately have decided to not run.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I like her very much - but I am really sick of political dynasties.

[Drunken Irishman]

2. They're as American as Apple Pie.

And aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. That doesn't mean it's a good thing.

I think Michelle Obama would be more useful as the head and spokesperson of a major nonprofit, something like the Gates Foundation, that helps women and children.

[Drunken Irishman]

8. It's not a bad thing, either, depending on how you use your influence.

Those dynasties gave us two of the most admired and respected presidents ever - and two of the most influential families in either the founding, or early establishing, of our country.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. And also one of the very worst.

[Drunken Irishman]

11. And there've been equally bad non-dynasties, also.

I don't think it should be a qualification or a disqualification either way.

[Cracklin Charlie]

20. It's not really a dynasty.

Hillary had to work really hard to get here.

Dynasty doesn't usually go that way.

[emulatorloo]

22. You understand that Michelle and Barack aren't brother and sister, right?

Or related in any way.

When I think political dynasties I think blood relatives.

Roosevelts, Kennedys, Bushes.

Roosevelts and Kennedys were good people, Bushes not so much.

But neither Hillary or Michelle are blood relatives of their husband's families, so to me does not fit the classic definition. YMMV

[Ellen Forradalom]

3. I hope she stays in the public eye

in one way or another.

[MADem]

6. I think she could kick some ass in the Senate--and why not?

She has worked for eight years for NO DAMN PAY in one of the most high-pressure internships in the world. She's not baking cookies and singing Tammy Wynette songs, either.

She took full advantage of the platform she was offered, she has garnered the experience and understands how the town works, and she is as ready as anyone to do the work.

Now, if she doesn't want to do it, that's another thing. But if she does, I'd donate to her campaign.

[KT2000]

7. I wish she would work in the administration

where she could really affect things. She would be good in so many positions. Then - president.

[Stallion]

10. Democratic Presidents Marry Accomplished Woman

Eleanor Roosevelt
Lady Bird Johnson never gets the credit she deserves as a political mentor
Rosalyn Carter
Hillary Clinton soon to be President
Michelle Obama-the most potent voice in this election cycle

even Jackie Kennedy is considered a model of sophistication and grace

Here's to the (First) Ladies!!! What a testament to our Democratic Presidents that they gravitated to these strong women

[former9thward]

16. Jackie Kennedy?

That has to be sarcasm, right?

[NNadir]

21. I personally consider Eleanor Roosevelt to be the greatest Democrat in the history...

...of the Democratic Party.

When I think what I want to be as a Democrat; I think of her.

She was, in my view, greater than her husband; although her times prevented her from reaching her full potential.

She got the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through the UN; and were we to honor it in practice rather than breech, well, life for all human beings would be infinitely better.

[davidn3600]

13. Politics is so ugly now, most good folks want nothing to do with it.

It drags you and your family through the mud.

It's a world of lies, backstabbing, and corruption.

[loyalsister]

14. No way

If she chooses to be politically active after they leave the WH, I hope she will do it as an unencumbered private citizen. She would have way more flexibility in how she wants to direct her energy and her voice.

[Drunken Irishman]

15. She'd have flexibility - but also minimal power.

[loyalsister]

17. Both chambers of congress have bosses and whips to keep members in line

Just like anyone else, Michelle would have senate and party leadership to answer to as a senator. She has more to offer and more integrity than it allows.

[Drunken Irishman]

18. We need more integrity in Washington.

The reason the senate is such a mess right now is because people like Michelle Obama aren't running. Instead, we give it to the people there to not enact change but either actively work against it or collect a paycheck.

[Cracklin Charlie]

19. I think we just go with Obama/Biden again.

Michelle/Jill

Whenever you're ready.

[emulatorloo]

23. She would never do it. Despises the creepy Republicans who made Barack's life a living hell

[RaymondLuxuryYacht]

24. How about Secretary General of the U.N.?

And President Obama on the Supreme Court.