Challenges came as the Obamas got married and became a family of four, while he sought ever higher political offices. Michelle was scarcely on board for Barack’s 2004 senate run, fearing the burden on their marriage, the scrutiny and potential financial weight of juggling homes in both Chicago and Washington. “This is it, Barack,” he remembers his wife telling him. “One last time. But don’t expect me to do any campaigning. In fact, you shouldn’t even count on my vote.”
No sooner had Senator Obama taken office than the murmurs began bubbling about a presidential run, leading to another marital clash. Barack approached Michelle tentatively, telling her a team was putting together a presentation to explore the possibility, including, as he put it, “whether we could win.” Michelle cut him off, her voice breaking, Barack recalls in A Promised Land. “‘Did you say we?’ she said. ‘You mean you, Barack…. This is your thing. I’ve supported you the whole time, because I believe in you, even though I hate politics. I hate the way it exposes our family. Now, finally, we have some stability…and now you tell me you’re going to run for president?’” When he demurred, saying he’d only consider running with her on board, Michelle remained skeptical: “‘If that’s really true, then the answer is no,’ she shot back. ‘God, Barack…when is it going to be enough?’”
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