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Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president

Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2024

Barack and Michelle Obama call Kamala Harris to endorse her bid to become US President

The Obamas announced their endorsement with a video, in which they telephoned Harris to share their support

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president in 2024 US election

Former president’s endorsement means US vice-president has won backing of all the party’s high-profile figures

The Guardian - US · Jul 26, 2024

Obama To Publicly Endorse Kamala Harris For President

Former President Barack Obama is reportedly set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, strategically leveraging his influence within the De...

Top News · Jul 25, 2024

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

Vice presidential picks can’t help a presidential candidate, but they can hurt one, according to political scientists. Presidential campaigns still spend a fair amount of time thinking about running mates and the ways in which they might boost the ticket – or at least not hurt it.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

‘He fell on his sword’: Democrats, Republicans and media figures react to Biden’s address to nation

While most Democrats praised Biden for the speech, Rep Jared Moskowitz said Biden ‘didn’t look as good or sound as good’ despite saying it was ‘one of the best speeches he has given’

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Obama Supports Harris' Candidacy, Plans To Endorse Her Soon: Report

Since Vice President Harris announced her candidacy, she has reportedly been in close contact with Obama, having multiple discussions to kick off her campaign.

International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024

Republican attacks on Kamala Harris to get ‘as ugly and bigoted as they can’

Rightwing playbooks used in past election campaigns are being dusted off for an all-out assault on the vice-president

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024

Barack Obama said to be planning to endorse Kamala Harris for president soon

Harris has already received the backing of more than 64% of Democratic delegates, effectively assuring her the party’s nomination

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

What do Kamala Harris’s favourite music and films tell us about her?

Beyoncé, ‘Brat’, and... ‘My Cousin Vinny’? It can be easy to leap to conclusions about a politician’s personal taste, writes Louis Chilton. But the picture it paints is a complicated one

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024