Michelle Obama for Senate?

Keith Koffler: “Sure, Obama cares strongly about the things she is doing. That she does care in fact begs another question: Is caring all that’s going on here? Does she have political ambitions that would allow her to pursue an agenda while working to cement her husband’s legacy? Speculation about a possible political future for Michelle Obama has naturally centered on the White House. But that’s the wrong place — at least for now. Illinois has a Republican senator, Mark Kirk, and he is up for reelection in 2016. He’ll be formidable, particularly given his brave recovery from a stroke. But Illinois is a heavily Democratic state, and the race could be close. No Illinois Democratic candidate would bring the star power and nationwide fundraising capacity that Obama would. … She could represent the Democrats’ best chance to pick up a desperately needed — and winnable — seat.”