Obama has already shared appearances with Harris
Behind the scenes, Barack Obama reportedly throws his weight behind Kamala Harris as Democratic presidential candidate. Public endorsement is said to be imminent.
According to a media report, former US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Obama has reportedly privately endorsed Harris and keeps in regular contact with her, according to sources close to their conversations.
Plans for joint campaign appearances are also reportedly in the works. Advisors from Obama and Harris have discussed these plans. However, no dates have been set yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation was not immediately available.
Harris has already garnered a significant portion of the party's support. Many prominent Democrats also support her. According to her own statements, she has secured enough delegate votes to be nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election.
Since Biden's withdrawal, Obama has not mentioned Harris
This could happen before the Chicago convention, which takes place from August 19-22. Harris could therefore be already nominated by August 1st and choose her running mate for the vice presidency by August 7th.
In a statement on Sunday after Joe Biden's withdrawal as a candidate, Obama did not mention Harris. According to a report in the "New York Times," this was due to maximum discretion. Obama sees himself not as someone who rashly endorses candidates but as someone who wants to support the Democratic Party, a friend of the newspaper quoted. After his presidency, Obama had announced that he would not interfere in daily politics - and he has kept that promise.
Obama's endorsement of Kamala Harris for the United States Presidency Election 2024 could significantly boost her campaign, given his popularity and influence within the Democratic Party. Despite not mentioning Harris in a statement following Joe Biden's withdrawal, Obama's reported private endorsement and plans for joint campaign appearances suggest his support for Harris's presidential bid.
