by Harold Hutchinson
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Friday, five days after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid.
Harris reportedly protected delegate support needed to secure the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, two days after Biden announced he did not accept the Democratic nomination and supported her as his successor in the 2024 presidential election against former President Donald Trump. Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, vowed to do “everything in our power” to support the vice president in the upcoming election.
“The most important thing we wanted to do was just let you know and let Doug know, our future first gentleman, that we will do everything we can to help you become president and continue the incredible legacy that you and Joe Biden have been able to establish, and Michelle and I could not be more proud to support you and do everything we can to help you get through this election and into the Oval Office,” former President Obama said in a phone call. According to to the transcript obtained by Politico.
Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her that we thought she would be a fantastic president of the United States and that she had our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we will do everything in our power to make sure she wins in… photo:twitter.com/0UIS0doIbA
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2024
Obama also said Harris would be an “underdog” in the race against former President Donald Trump.
“We’re going to be outsiders, you know, and you’re going to have to continue, as you said, to earn not only the nomination but the trust of people across the country,” Obama said. “But knowing you the way we know you, we’re absolutely confident that you’re going to be able to do that. And I want to make sure that, you know, we’re sending a message not just to Democrats, but to every American — Democrat, Republican, Independent, and especially young people — that the stakes are high, and your vision of a generous, inclusive, positive, community-oriented, accountable, law-abiding America.”
The former first lady also spoke out, expressing pride in the vice president.
“I can’t make this call without telling my girlfriend Kamala. I’m proud of you. This is going to be historic. And the energy there, I mean, it’s really changed the game in a significant way, and it’s because of you,” Michelle Obama said. “The energy that you bring, your positivity, your sense of humor. Your record of inclusion, of bringing people together. I mean, that excites me and I think that excites the country. So I join my husband. We have your back. We have you and Doug. It’s going to be a fight. But you know, I, I think the country is ready for something special, and I think that something special is you.”
On Friday morning, the Obamas also posted their support on site X, formerly known as Twitter.
I am so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her for the Democratic nomination because of her positive attitude, sense of humor, and ability to bring airy and hope to people across the country. We have your back, @KamalaHarris! photo: twitter.com/xldcZeDXuS
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 26, 2024
Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris, Obama published“We told her we think she’ll be a fantastic president of the United States and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in November. We hope you’ll join us.”
“I am so proud of my daughter Kamala,” said Michelle Obama published“Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people across the country. We have your back, @KamalaHarris!”
Harris trails Trump by 1.9% in nationwide head-to-head, According to to the RealClearPolling average of polls conducted from July 5 to July 24, with a difference of development to 2.8% when the poll included Green Party candidate Jill Stein and independent presidential candidates Cornel West and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Harold Hutchinson is a reporter with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
