Michelle Obama To Fight a Rising Trump (Updated)

Democrats appeal to Michelle Obama as Biden-Harris continues to sink in polls

NOTE (July 11, 2024): this is an updated report with comments from Kamala and Jill Biden’s teams.

In this edition of Strategic Insights Report, we dive into the question many within the Democratic Party are asking: if we can't replace Biden, can we at least replace Harris? This report is part of our comprehensive series examining the critical dynamics shaping the 2024 elections, alongside analyses of Governor Newsom’s ambitions, the mechanics of Trump's policy agenda, and Vice President Harris's five-pillar strategy positioning for the presidential contention.

Presidents seeking a second term typically don’t invite a lot of drama. However, the 2024 election is shaping up to be an exception, not just due to Donald Trump leading the opposing ticket, but also because Democrats are grappling with internal challenges. As the election nears, speculation continues to build within Democratic circles about reshaping the ticket. Many party members had hoped President Biden would step aside for a …