Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

In a significant political endorsement, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have publicly supported Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. This announcement ends recent speculation about the Obamas’ stance, following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race.

The Obamas released a joint statement highlighting their belief in Harris’s capabilities, praising her “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands.” This endorsement follows Vice-President Harris’s efforts to consolidate support, including conversations with over 100 prominent Democrats after Biden’s exit.

Kamala Harris has already secured the backing of a majority of Democratic delegates, positioning her as the likely official nominee for the party convention in August. The Obamas expressed their excitement about endorsing her candidacy and pledged to actively support her campaign.

“We agree with President Biden,” the Obamas stated, referring to Biden’s decision to choose Harris as his vice-president. They emphasized her experience as California’s attorney general, a U.S. senator, and now as vice-president. “But Kamala has more than a resume,” the statement continued. “She has the vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands.”

The Obamas expressed confidence in Harris’s ability to lead and win the election, providing hope in a crucial time. Their endorsement was accompanied by a video of a phone call with Harris, during which they pledged their support. In the video, an emotional Harris responded, “Oh my goodness, Michelle, Barack, this means so much to me.”