Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in a video message, calling on Americans to join them in getting to work to elect Harris to the White House.
In a video endorsement released on Friday, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for President. The Obamas praised Harris's experience, her commitment to public service, and her ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
"Kamala Harris is a leader who has dedicated her life to fighting for the people," said President Obama. "She's been a prosecutor, a senator, and now the Vice President. She's seen firsthand the challenges that our country faces, and she's worked tirelessly to find solutions."
Kamala Harris Wins Presidential Endorsement from Barack and Michelle Obama
First Lady Obama echoed her husband's sentiments, saying that Harris is "a role model for women and girls everywhere."
"She's someone who has broken barriers and made history," said Mrs. Obama. "She's someone who represents the best of our country, and I'm proud to endorse her for President."
Kamala Harris Wins Presidential Endorsement from Barack and Michelle Obama
Harris's campaign has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, with several high-profile endorsements and a surge in fundraising. Her campaign has also been buoyed by a recent poll that shows her leading the field of Democratic candidates.
The Obamas' endorsement is a major coup for Harris and could help her consolidate support among Democratic voters. The Obamas are highly popular figures within the Democratic Party, and their endorsement carries significant weight.
Kamala Harris Wins Presidential Endorsement from Barack and Michelle Obama
Harris is facing a crowded field of Democratic candidates, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Senator Bernie Sanders. However, Harris has emerged as the frontrunner in the race, and the Obamas' endorsement is likely to further strengthen her position.
The Democratic primary is scheduled to begin in February 2020, and the Democratic National Convention will be held in July 2020. The general election will be held in November 2020.
Conservative writer Charles C. W. Cooke has warned Republicans that Vice President Kamala Harris could win the presidency despite being a "tragically flawed candidate."
In a column published in the National Review, Cooke argues that Harris's flaws, such as her low approval ratings and lack of charisma, are outweighed by the fact that she is running against former President Donald Trump, who is also deeply unpopular.
Cooke also argues that Harris could benefit from a surge in positive media coverage in the lead-up to the election.
"If the question in play here were solely, ‘Is Kamala Harris a good candidate?’ my answer would be an emphatic, unalloyed ‘No[,]’" Cooke writes. "But that’s not the sole question — or even the material question. The material question is whether Kamala Harris and her as-yet-unappointed VP aspirant can win an election against Donald Trump and JD Vance. And I absolutely, unquestionably, categorically think that she can."
Cooke's warning has been echoed by other Republicans, who are increasingly concerned about Harris's chances of winning the presidency.
The Republican Party is currently divided over how to approach the 2024 election. Some Republicans believe that the party should focus on winning back moderate voters, while others believe that the party should focus on mobilizing its base of conservative voters.
It remains to be seen whether the Republican Party will be able to unite behind a single candidate and defeat Harris in the election.
