Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and a prominent figure in Democratic politics, has strongly endorsed Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee.
Obama, renowned for his oratory skills, is expected to address the Democratic Party during their convention, where he will also honour outgoing President Joe Biden, his former vice president.
Although Obama has maintained a low profile since leaving office in January 2017, he remains a highly respected and influential voice within the Democratic Party.
Elected in 2008 as the first Black president in U.S. history, Obama continues to be a symbol of progress within the party.
Kamala Harris, currently serving as the U.S. vice president, has already made history as the first woman of Black and Asian American descent to hold the position.
If she wins against Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming election, she will break another barrier by becoming the first female president of the United States.
As the Democratic National Convention progresses, with key speeches expected from Michelle Obama and Doug Emhoff, Harris’ husband, the party aims to solidify Harris’s position as a strong contender.
The convention’s timing is crucial, with just over 70 days remaining until the election, and Harris is scheduled to deliver a major speech on Thursday night.
The party hopes that this event will give Harris the momentum needed as the campaign enters its final stretch.
