Monica Crowley, a former Trump administration aide, said on Saturday that a presidential run by former first lady Obama would put Republicans in a very difficult position.
She said that if the Democrats were to run Mrs. Obama, they would reach for a candidate who is very popular and immune to criticism.
During a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida, she made the remarks. If President Joe Biden doesn't run for reelection, Democrats might face some difficulties. He is committed to running for a second term.
The vice president's stumbles in her first year in office made it hard for Democrats to deny her a presidential nomination for fear of alienating Black women, who have been the most loyal segment of the party for years.
The Democrats might seek another scenario that would thrill the party if former first lady Obama were to run, according to a former assistant secretary for public affairs.
While her husband was president, Obama expressed her dislike for politics. She has a moderate to high favorability among the general public.
The former first lady has stated before that she does not expect her name to be on a presidential ballot. Many Democrats can't help but imagine her running for president because of her status as a highly-regarded first lady with universal name recognition and an appeal that can cut across demographic and political lines.
Although conservatives are eager to regain the White House after former President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential loss, Crowley refused to underestimate Obama's potential appeal as a candidate.
Keep a close eye on her because she is exactly what Barack is.
The former first lady has never held elected office, but her speeches at the DNC in support of Biden have been praised by many voters.
She threw cold water on the idea of a presidential run during the Simmons Leadership Conference in Boston.
I don't want to run for president and I can't speak for Oprah, but my sense is that you have to want the job.
There are millions of women and we can't just say, "Well, you're a woman, run."
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