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With a video published on Friday, former President Barack Obama and his ex-wife, Michelle Obama supported Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential candidacy. Obama and Harris, likely to be the Democratic Party candidate, have had frequent correspondence; Obama has been a friend and adviser to her over the last two decades, a source told CNN earlier this week.
Obama did not instantly embrace Harris after President Joe Biden said on Sunday he would not be seeking a second term. According to the source, Obama thought it was imperative the Democratic Party choose their next nominee via a fair process. Aiming to unite the party after a nominee was chosen—whether it was Harris or another candidate—an Obama aide told CNN that the former president was following a strategy similar to his approach during the 2020 Democratic primary. Obama's remarks were meant to highlight Biden, his former vice president, on the day he announced his intention not to run for a second term, the adviser said.
Obama had already indicated his support for Biden's bid for a second term, visiting multiple events generating millions of contributions, having conversations with Biden, and messaging supporters to help with the fundraising initiatives.
Summary News: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
Former President Barack Obama and his ex-wife Michelle Obama backed Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential candidature. Harris has been buddy and advisor to Obama for two decades. Obama did not welcome Harris right away after President Joe Biden's announcement of his non-seeking of a second term. Like his strategy during the 2020 Democratic primary, Obama sought to bring the party together after a candidate was picked. Obama had previously said he supported Biden's candidacy and attended many fundraisers collecting millions of dollars.
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