Obama Endorses Kamala Harris for Democratic Presidential Nominee
Former President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. In a statement released with former First Lady Michelle Obama, he pledged their full support, saying, “We will do everything we can to elect Kamala Harris the next president of the United States.” This endorsement makes Mr. Obama the most prominent Democrat to back Ms. Harris’s candidacy.
Acceptance and Campaign Momentum
Ms. Harris accepted the endorsement during a phone call, a video of which was released by her campaign on Friday morning. This endorsement is expected to significantly boost her campaign as she seeks to secure the Democratic nomination for the presidency.