Michelle Obama Leads Poll as Potential Trump Challenger in 2024

Taurean Hirthe II
July 4, 2024 03:03am
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Former first lady Michelle Obama emerges as the frontrunner in a poll conducted after last week's presidential debate, surpassing President Biden and Vice President Harris as the preferred Democratic candidate against former President Trump.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after last week's presidential debate found that Michelle Obama is the leading candidate to take on former President Trump in the 2024 general election. When respondents were asked who they would vote for in a race against Trump, Obama received enough votes to defeat the former president, while Biden and Harris fell short.

This poll adds to a growing chorus of voices within the Democratic Party calling for Biden to drop out of the race. House Democrats have circulated a letter urging Biden to suspend his campaign, and former President Obama has reportedly advised him to do the same following his lackluster performance in the debate.

Michelle Obama Leads Poll as Potential Trump Challenger in 2024

According to a report by CNN, Biden's declining mental acuity is a major concern for his allies. A former White House doctor said that Biden is "not the same man" he remembers from his days as vice president.

Amidst these concerns, Biden has maintained that he will not suspend his re-election campaign. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has reiterated this, stating that Biden "absolutely not" suspend his campaign.

Michelle Obama Leads Poll as Potential Trump Challenger in 2024

Despite Biden's insistence, his future remains uncertain. A meeting with Democratic governors is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the party's prospects in the upcoming election.

The poll results also highlight the growing dissatisfaction among Democrats with Biden's performance. Another Democrat recently stated that "Biden is going to lose to Trump." Top political handicapper Larry Sabato has shifted two key states towards Trump following the debate.

Michelle Obama Leads Poll as Potential Trump Challenger in 2024

Biden's campaign is reportedly trying to turn the tables and question Trump's mental acuity, but it remains to be seen if this strategy will be effective.

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, the Democratic Party faces a difficult decision. Pressure is mounting on Biden to step down, and the party may need to consider alternative candidates if it hopes to defeat Trump.