Just for fun, I’ve been following the betting odds for the 2024 Democrat nomination. Biden is the favorite by a wide margin. What about Michelle? She’s a long shot. As of today, bet $100 on Michelle, and if she’s the nominee you get paid $1500.
Yes, Michelle is lazy. But I can see the DNC persuading her to run if the polls show that only she can beat Trump. So if I had to bet today, I’d put $100 on Michelle.
https://www.oddsshark.com/politics/democratic-nominee-odds
One suspects that it's likely a fait accompli, and that no persuading was needed. (One suspect further that Joe wants out, but hangs on to prevent the need for a primary race, and that the 'ins' want to stay 'in', intra-party democracy be darned.)
All just my guesses, the Dem higher-ups and I don't converse.