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The ex-FLOTUS saw hundreds of Instagram users ask her to consider a tilt at next year’s election. Many hope she will consider becoming the Democrat nominee and run against current US President Donald Trump. The post that sparked the wave of outpouring shared the Obamas Christmas card.


She wrote: “Wishing you a holiday season filled with friends, family, and joy. “Thanks to so many of you for sharing your hopes and goals with me these past few weeks in the comments and on my Instagram Story. “This type of positive and thoughtful engagement from my “Becoming family” is a reminder that there are millions of us out there constantly striving to become more mindful, compassionate, and caring people. “As we end this decade and begin the next one, let’s continue working to become even better—for ourselves and for each other.”

The post that sparked the wave of outpouring shared the Obamas Christmas card

The post was share thousands of times. Among the fans asking for her to consider running, one wrote: “Please come back. “The planet has not been the same since your sweet family was in the spotlight, and we could see your faces so frequently. "We cried when you left the White House." JUST IN: Michelle Obama's cute Instagram Christmas card ‘signed’ by Bo, Sunny


Michelle Obama with Donald Trump

Despite claiming she would not run for the White House, earlier this year a political commentator believed she could still enter the race. Next year will see the US go back to the polls as they elect their next leader for the coming four years. The former First Lady issued a statement saying he was uninterested in running for President but political commentator Tucker Carlson has said this could all be a rouse. He said on Fox News Live: “Don’t bet against Michelle Obama. DON'T MISS:

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Michelle with husband Barack Obama

“Last week, the former first lady issued a statement saying that she has no interest in being president. That's what she claimed. But there are signs that that's not true." Mr Tucker noted that former US President Barack Obama’s adviser David Axelrod’s previous attacks on Democrat Joe Biden is a sign that Michelle could enter the race. Barack has also publicly refused to endorse Mr Biden, despite him being vice President under Barack. Mr Carlson continued: "If Obama had endorsed Joe Biden, the race would be over.