Former US President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president in the 2024 election. This endorsement is crucial for Harris, who is aiming to become America’s first female president and first woman of color in the White House. Obama has privately supported Harris’s candidacy and has been in regular contact with her, according to reports.
With no one stepping up to challenge Harris for the nomination, she has already won the backing of party delegates. This comes after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping his re-election bid. Harris has received a flurry of endorsements from various groups, including labor unions, since announcing her candidacy for president.
Republican attacks on Harris are expected to become “as ugly and bigoted as they can,” with the GOP planning to tie her to Biden’s immigration policy and economic issues. Harris delivered a speech in Indianapolis outlining key accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, including healthcare initiatives and reducing child poverty. She also discussed her plans for affordable childcare, paid maternity leave, and protecting abortion rights.
Harris’s campaign has embraced memes and social media to connect with younger voters, and she is due to speak at the American Federation of Teachers convention. The endorsement from Obama and the support Harris has garnered from various groups could play a pivotal role in maintaining the momentum of her campaign as the election draws closer.
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