July 26th 2024.
The next big news on the presidential front is the endorsement of Kamala Harris by none other than Barack and Michelle Obama. The dynamic duo made the announcement on Friday morning in a video where they could be seen calling Harris together. It's a major boost for Harris, who has been gaining momentum as the likely nominee of the Democratic Party.
It all started when President Joe Biden decided to end his reelection campaign and throw his support behind his Vice President in the race against Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump. With the backing of the Obamas, Harris is feeling confident and ready to take on the challenge.
Barack Obama, in his statement, couldn't hide his pride as he said, "We called to say Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office." And Michelle Obama couldn't resist adding her own words of encouragement, saying, "I can't have this phone call without saying to my girl, Kamala, I am proud of you. This is going to be historic."
Harris, who has been friends with the Obamas since before Barack Obama's election in 2008, was grateful for their support and friendship. She also expressed her excitement about hitting the road with them in the three-month blitz leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5. "We're gonna have some fun with this too, aren't we?" Harris said with a smile.
The Obamas are among the last major party figures to formally endorse Harris, with an Associated Press survey showing that she already has the public support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention. The party is expected to hold a virtual nominating vote to officially make Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate the Democratic ticket.
Biden's endorsement of Harris came just an hour after he announced his decision to end his campaign, citing concerns about his ability to defeat Trump at the age of 81. Following his lead, other prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Jim Clyburn, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton also threw their support behind Harris in the days that followed.
However, the Obamas were more cautious in their approach, waiting to see how Harris would fare in securing delegate commitments and gaining support from key Democratic groups. But with her impressive fundraising efforts of over $120 million, it's clear that Harris has the backing of the party and is ready to take on the challenge of running for the highest office in the land.
In his initial statement, Barack Obama didn't mention Harris specifically, choosing instead to speak generally about the process of finding a nominee to succeed Biden. But now, with their official endorsement, it's clear that the Obamas have complete confidence in Harris and believe she is the right person to lead the country.
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