Former President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, promising his unwavering support.
What Happened: In a recent post on X, Obama expressed his confidence in Harris as a potential President of the United States. He and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, pledged their full support to Harris, urging others to join them in ensuring her victory in the upcoming election.
“We told her we think she'll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support,” Obama wrote.
Obama’s endorsement comes after several other prominent Democrats, including President Joe Biden, 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), had already thrown their support behind Harris following Biden’s withdrawal from the race.
Despite the delay in Obama’s endorsement, Harris released a video showing her conversation with the Obamas, during which they expressed their support.
Why It Matters: Obama’s endorsement comes at a critical time for Harris, who is now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, which comes after Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.
Obama’s support is likely to impact Harris’s campaign, given his popularity and influence within the Democratic Party.
Additionally, media company Fox Corporation is proposing another presidential debate for the 2024 election, which would allow voters to view two presidential debates between former President Donald Trump and Harris.
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