The Nation:  Don’t Ever Say Michelle Obama Didn’t Warn You About Trump

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The Nation:  Don’t Ever Say Michelle Obama Didn’t Warn You About Trump
By John Nichols, The Nation, 9/29/16

After arguing that “the presidency doesn’t change who you are, it reveals who you are,” she observed recently at Virginia’s George Mason University that “the same is true of a presidential campaign.” Then she nailed it:

So, if a candidate is erratic and threatening, if a candidate traffics in prejudice, fears, and lies on the trail, if a candidate has no clear plans to implement their goals, if they disrespect their fellow citizens, including folks who make extraordinary sacrifices for our country—let me tell you, that is who they are. That is the kind of president they will be. Trust me.

A candidate is not gonna suddenly change once they get into office. Just the opposite, in fact, because the minute that individual takes that oath, they are under the hottest, harshest light there is.

And there is no way to hide who they really are. And at that point it’s too late. They’re the leader of the world’s largest economy. The commander in chief of the most powerful military force on Earth. With every word they utter, they can start wars, crash markets, change the course of this planet

So who in this election is truly ready for this job?

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[Cracklin Charlie]

1. Michelle brings it.

[Frank Cannon]

2. You can't express it more eloquently than that.

That's really what it's all about. Thank you, Mrs. Obama. You continue to inspire like no other FLOTUS in my lifetime.

[madokie]

3. My hope is Michelle will be our next President

after Hillary

Talk about heads 'sploding in the 'CON world they sure will, not only will they have endured a Black Man as President, a Woman President, now they're going to be faced with a Black Woman President. A Lady who doesn't even bother to take names when she kicks ass. Love her with all my heart.

I'm loving this scenario.

[kwassa]

4. Great summation of the threat posed by The Donald.

[treestar]

5. Exactly, this concept he is going to change

is delusional.