In a highly anticipated move, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. The announcement was recorded in a video posted to social media.
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“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 get you into the Oval Office,” Barack Obama said in the video.
Harris responded, saying, “Oh my goodness, Michelle, Barack, this means so much to me.”
This endorsement comes at a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party. President Joe Biden concluded his 2024 campaign earlier this week and immediately endorsed Harris as his successor at the top of the Democratic ticket. Biden’s departure followed weeks of uncertainty and internal division within the party, particularly after his debate with former President Donald Trump.
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The Democratic Party now appears to be coalescing around Harris as its nominee. Top Democratic figures, including the Obamas, the Clintons, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have voiced their support for Harris.
The next key development for Harris’ campaign will be the selection of a running mate. The announcement of this choice is expected before Aug. 7.
Tags: 2024 Elections, Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, Democratic Party, Democrats, Election, Hakeem Jeffries, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi
“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 get you into the oval office.
Oh my goodness, michelle, barack, this means so much to me.”
AND THERE YOU HAVE IT.
A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ENDORSEMENT –
FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND FORMER FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA –
THROWING THEIR SUPPORT BEHIND VICE PRESIDENT AND NOW PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE KAMALA HARRIS.
IT’S BEEN A WHIRLWIND OF A WEEK FOR DEMOCRATS.
FIRST – PRESIDENT BIDEN ENDING HIS 2024 CAMPAIGN –
AND IMMEDIATELY ENDORSING HARRIS TO TAKE OVER AT THE TOP OF THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
THERE WERE MANY WEEKS OF UNCERTAINTY FOLLOWING BIDEN’S DEBATE WITH FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP –
A DIVIDED DEMOCRATIC PARTY OVER WHETHER HE SHOULD STEP ASIDE.
BUT NOW – A SENSE OF CLARITY FOR THE PARTY IN WHAT SEEMS TO NOW BE A CONSENSUS FROM TOP LEADERS —
THE OBAMA’S.
THE CLINTON’S.
FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI.
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER AND HOUSE MINORITY LEADER HAKEEM JEFFRIES –
ALL IN AGREEMENT –
THAT KAMALA HARRIS WILL LEAD THE PARTY INTO NOVEMBER’S ELECTION.
NEXT UP –
DETERMINING A RUNNING MATE.
WHICH IS SAID TO BECOME KNOWN BEFORE AUGUST 7TH.
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