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[–] Kyrrrr@lemmynsfw.com 14 points 1 month ago

This is a dumb title. As an American citizen, you have every right to criticize the people that want to represent you. And do it without having to join their campaign

[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] ravhall@discuss.online 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Seriously. Like it’s her job. I’m sure she’s sick of politics by now.

As a private citizen, she absolutely has an unquestioned right to stay at home and not take part in this election.

However, she is in fact working hard this election cycle as per this article,

Michelle Obama has worked behind the scenes to boost turnout in key swing states

So that should be enough. No one has any right to ask more of her.

Also,

she has expressed fresh concerns about security following two assassination attempts against former President

So I totally get why she wants to avoid doing this one specific thing. That's fine, she's already gone over and above in my opinion.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

The establishment cares.

[–] basmati@lemmus.org 3 points 1 month ago

I don't think any undecided voters are going to be moved by Michelle Obama, the definition of "only mildly appealing to center right wine moms as a vague topic of conversation."

[–] MediaBiasFactChecker@lemmy.world -3 points 1 month ago

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