Michelle Obama, Clintons fly Rosalynn Carter funeral Barack

Michelle Obama joined President Biden and the Clintons to attend Rosalynn Carter's funeral, sparking rumors of her potential presidential run.

Michelle Obama, the former first lady, traveled without her husband, former President Barack Obama, to attend the funeral of former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Georgia. She joined President Biden, former President Bill Clinton, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton aboard Air Force One.

There has been renewed speculation that Michelle Obama might consider seeking the nation's top job for herself, following in the footsteps of Hillary Clinton. Some Democrats believe that Michelle Obama's announcement to run for president would turn the election into a landslide victory. Party heavyweights are said to be secretly testing the waters for her support.

Despite repeatedly denying any interest in electoral politics, Michelle Obama's passionate speeches have stoked speculation about a political career. Her endorsement of Biden at the virtual Democratic convention in 2020 was considered one of the strongest moments of the event.

Meanwhile, President Biden is facing dismal poll numbers ahead of next year's expected rematch against former President Donald Trump. Some Democrats have expressed panic at Biden's polling woes, with concerns about his age and whether he can win another term in the White House.

The RealClearPolitics average of recent national polls shows Biden trailing behind Trump, and polling indicates much greater concern about Biden's age than about Trump's. The economy is voters' top issue, and Michelle Obama's endorsement of Biden emphasized the importance of voting for him to bring about change.

Despite the concerns and dismal polling, Biden's aides have insisted that he will prove his critics wrong and win another term. They have pointed to his resounding comeback in the 2020 Democratic primary after crushing losses in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.

Rosalynn Carter, who died at the age of 96, was the spouse of former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 years old in October. He entered hospice care months after his 99th birthday. The funeral of Rosalynn Carter brought together prominent political figures, including Michelle Obama, to pay their respects.

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