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    Finally, Obamas Endorse Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Bid

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    In a significant boost for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, officially endorsed her as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 election, on Thursday.

    This endorsement completes a wave of high-profile backing for Harris, who has now secured the support of all major figures within the Democratic Party.

    Obama’s endorsement comes after a period of notable restraint following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race.

    Initially, Obama was expected to support an open nominating contest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.

    However, with Harris already receiving endorsements from key figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, numerous state governors, and Biden himself, Obama’s support represents a major validation of her candidacy.

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    The endorsement was announced through a video call between Harris and the Obamas, released by Harris’s campaign on Friday.

    In the footage, Michelle Obama, who joined the call with her husband, expressed her pride in Harris. “I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl Kamala: I am proud of you. This is going to be historic,” Michelle Obama said.

    Barack Obama echoed this sentiment, stating, “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.”

    The video captures Harris’s heartfelt response as she thanked the Obamas for their support and long-standing friendship.

    In the joint statement announcing their endorsement, the Obamas praised Harris for her vision, character, and strength. “Kamala has more than a resume,” the statement read.

    “There is no doubt in our mind that Kamala Harris has exactly what it takes to win this election and deliver for the American people.” T

    he statement concluded by highlighting the high stakes of the election and expressing hope for Harris’s candidacy.

    Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has recently closed the gap with former President Donald Trump in opinion polls, with a New York Times/Siena College survey showing her trailing Trump by just one percentage point among likely voters.

    Obama, the first Black U.S. president, is supporting Harris, who would become the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the presidency if she wins against Trump in November.

    The Democratic Party is moving swiftly to formalize Harris’s nomination, with official voting expected to begin on August 1.

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    The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19 to 22, where Harris’s nomination will be made official.

    As the campaign enters its final stretch, Harris is expected to announce her vice presidential pick by August 7, with a team of advisers working on one of the most accelerated searches for a running mate in recent history.

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