Former President Barack Obama is reportedly set to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy for president. According to sources, Obama has been in regular contact with Harris and believes her campaign is off to a great start.
The endorsement, which has been kept private until now, is expected to be announced soon to maximize its impact. Senior Obama adviser Eric Schultz stated that Obama looks forward to supporting Democrats in the upcoming elections and will strategically use his endorsement where it can make a difference.
While several Democratic leaders have already endorsed Harris, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Clintons, and Nancy Pelosi, Obama's endorsement carries significant weight within the party.
Obama has a history of carefully timing his endorsements, having endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 at critical moments in their campaigns. During the 2020 election, Obama refrained from endorsing any candidate during the primary but eventually threw his support behind Biden as the nominee.
Notably, Harris and Obama share a longstanding relationship, with Harris being an early supporter of Obama's presidential bid in 2008. Speculation had arisen during the 2020 race that Obama might endorse Harris instead of Biden, given their history and mutual respect.
As the political landscape evolves, Obama's endorsement of Harris is expected to energize her campaign and rally support from across the Democratic Party. The upcoming public endorsement is anticipated to further solidify Harris' position as a frontrunner in the race for the presidency.
