Obama lends support to Harris's election bid
In several battleground states, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are currently in a tight race according to polls. In an effort to sway more voters towards the Democratic side, former President Barack Obama is jumping back into the political arena. His initial events are set for next week.
Barack Obama will be lending his support to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign during the final weeks leading up to the election on November 3rd. Harris' campaign team announced that Obama will kick off his appearances in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania next Thursday, followed by further rallies in key states.
Eric Schultz, Obama's advisor, explained that the former president strongly believes in the significance of this election. "That's why he's doing everything he can to help Vice President Harris secure the presidency." Despite stepping down from office, Obama continues to hold a prominent position within the Democratic Party. He and his wife Michelle delivered powerful speeches at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last August, during which Harris was officially announced as the party's presidential nominee.
Polls show that election day on November 3rd is too close to call, with Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump tied in many regions. Due to the unique aspects of the U.S. electoral system, the election's outcome may largely depend on a few swing states that have histories of supporting both Democratic and Republican candidates.
These crucial states collectively comprise 538 electors in the Electoral College, which determines the U.S. president. A candidate must amass at least 270 electoral votes to clinch the presidency. In addition to Pennsylvania, which contributes 19 electoral votes, focus is also on the following six states: Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada.
By making appearances, Obama could potentially rally black and young voters. Should Harris emerge victorious, she would become the first female and the first U.S. president of Indian and African American descent. During his speech at the Chicago convention, Obama hailed Harris as his political successor, enthusing the audience with his new slogan, "Yes, she can!" (roughly translated as "Yes, she can do it!"), a spin-off of his iconic 2008 slogan, "Yes, we can!", which ignited widespread excitement.
Barack Obama's return to the political arena is significantly boosting Kamala Harris' campaign, as he will be campaigning alongside her in several key battleground states. As Obama's advisor, Eric Schultz stated, the former president is committed to helping Vice President Harris secure the presidency.
