Obamas Officially Endorse Kamala Harris for President in Historic Campaign

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. This support is important because the Obamas are very influential in the Democratic Party.

They announced their endorsement in a video where they called Harris together. Harris is gaining momentum as the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden decided to drop out of the race and support her against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump.

The endorsement underscores the close relationship and potential historic significance between Barack Obama, the first Black president, and Kamala Harris, the first woman, Black woman, and person of Asian descent to serve as vice president.

Harris is now aiming to break similar barriers by becoming president. In the video, Obama expressed his pride and commitment to helping Harris win the election, while Michelle Obama added her personal encouragement and recognition of the historic nature of Harris’s candidacy.

Harris, who has had a long-standing relationship with the Obamas since before 2008, expressed her gratitude for their support. She mentioned her eagerness to campaign alongside them in the final months leading up to Election Day on November 5.

Obamas’ endorsement is one of the last major endorsements Harris has received, reflecting Barack Obama’s approach of staying somewhat above the political fray while still being a significant influence.

Harris has already secured the public support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, according to an Associated Press survey. The Democratic National Committee is planning a virtual nominating vote, expected to officially establish Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate as the Democratic ticket by August 7.

President Biden, along with other key Democratic leaders, endorsed Harris shortly after Biden announced his decision to end his campaign, citing concerns about his age and ability to defeat Trump.

The Obamas have been cautious in their public endorsements, allowing Harris to build her campaign and secure delegate commitments independently. Barack Obama’s initial response to Biden’s withdrawal was a general statement about the Democratic Party’s process to find a nominee.

Both Obamas have a history of supporting Democratic candidates in crucial elections, as seen in their active campaigning for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. Their involvement, particularly Barack Obama’s direct criticism of Trump, continues to resonate and bolster Harris’s campaign strategy.