Barack Obama Endorses Kamala Harris for President

In July 2016, Barack Obama, leaving presidency, extolled talents of Hillary Clinton, warned of dangers of Donald J. Trump, whom he called a peddler of "a deeply pessimistic vision of a country where we turn against each other, and turn away from the rest of the world"; now aims to resurrect movement that propelled him to White House, transfer sense of endless horizons to Kamala Harris, separate her from Biden years, argue she was central to Biden administration; after President Biden's farewell..

Barack Obama sees the USA "ready" for Kamala Harris as president. Harris is "more than ready" and brings joy and toughness. Michelle Obama and Harris' husband Doug Emhoff expressed themselves positively. Harris was symbolically confirmed as a candidate at the Democratic convention in Chicago and will formally accept her nomination on Thursday.

Barack Obama praises Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz; Bernie Sanders outlines a policy wish list including healthcare for all and raising the minimum wage; Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris's husband, says he 'just fell in love fast' with her.