Coverage dated July 2, 2024

Michelle Obama crushes Donald Trump in hypothetical matchup

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A new poll found the former first lady was the only top Democrat put before respondents who would trounce Trump in a 2024 matchup.

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Newsweek
Michelle Obama crushes Donald Trump in hypothetical matchup (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 2, 2024
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A new poll found the former first lady was the only top Democrat put before respondents who would trounce Trump in a 2024 matchup.
Fox News
Michelle Obama leads Biden, Harris in matchup against Trump in latest post-debate poll (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 2, 2024
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Former first lady Michelle Obama is only candidate to beat former President Trump in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, a new post-debate poll found.
Salon
Michelle Obama could beat Trump in a landslide, new poll suggests (opens Salon)
Published Jul 2, 2024
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The former first lady has shown no interest in running, but a poll suggests she would handily defeat Trump
New York Post
Michelle Obama is voters’ choice to beat Trump as Biden loses support after debate debacle: poll (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 2, 2024
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Former first lady Michelle Obama is the leading candidate to take on former President Trump in 2024, according to a new poll conducted after last week's presidential debate.
Forbes
Here’s Why Michelle Obama Led A Presidential Poll—And Why She Won’t Replace Biden (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 2, 2024
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama has repeatedly turned down calls to run for president, though one poll found she would beat former President Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup.