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I've never encountered someone in public life who has less desire to hold office than Michelle Obama, though she is incredibly gifted at retail politics.

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David Remnick
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: October 29
Contributing Editor
Editor
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Hackensack
New Jersey
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