In a significant endorsement, former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, have publicly supported Vice President Kamala Harris in her quest to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential election. This announcement was made through a video released by Harris’s campaign, marking a pivotal moment as the Democratic party rallies behind her.
The Obamas’ endorsement comes on the heels of President Biden’s announcement that he would not seek reelection, leading to growing support for Harris among party officials and convention delegates. In the video, which captures a candid phone call from the Obamas, former President Obama expressed his pride in Harris, saying, “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.”
Since leaving office, Obama has emerged as a major fundraising force for the Democratic Party, having contributed over $25 million to the Biden-Harris campaign during a high-profile New York fundraiser and an impressive $28 million in Los Angeles.
During the call, Obama emphasized the challenges ahead, acknowledging that Democrats would be “underdogs” in the upcoming race and stressing the importance of energizing independent and young voters. He encouraged Harris to activate her base, stating, “We are telling everybody to kick off those bedroom slippers and get off the couch and start knocking on doors and making phone calls.”
Meanwhile, Michelle Obama highlighted the “energy” surrounding Harris’s campaign, indicating that it has the potential to “change the game.” She reassured Harris, saying, “We’ve got your back. We have you and Doug’s back. It’s gonna be a fight. But you know, I think the country is ready for something special.”
