Obama expected to endorse Harris soon, source says
Obama and Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, have been in touch regularly, and he is serving as a sounding board for her as he has over the 20 years they’ve known each other, the source said.
Obama, who didn’t immediately endorse Harris following President Joe Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he was not seeking reelection, believed it was important for the Democratic Party to have a legitimate process through which delegates select their new nominee, and he thinks Harris is off to an impressive start, the source said.
News of Obama’s expected endorsement was first reported by NBC News.
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Obama's anticipated endorsement of Harris in the upcoming political race could further strengthen her campaign, considering his influential position in Democratic politics. Despite initial reservations, Obama appreciates the importance of a fair and democratic nomination process in politics.
