Barack Obama officially endorses Kamala Harris for president

Barack Obama has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, ending days of speculation about whether he would support her.

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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands.”

All of the top figures in Democratic politics are now openly supporting Harris, who is on her way to the nomination just days after President Biden withdrew and endorsed her. Obama tells Harris over the phone that: 

We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.

Barrack Obama

In addition, Michelle Obama tells Kamala, “I am proud of you. This is going to be historic.”

Obama was reportedly one of more than 100 senior Democrats to whom Kamala Harris spoke after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidency run last Sunday.

In a statement at the time, Obama praised Joe Biden’s exit but did not endorse Kamala Harris. Harris tells the Obamas, 

This means so much to me. I am looking forward to doing this with the two of you, Doug and I both, and getting out there, being on the road. But most of all, I just wanna tell you that the words you have spoken and the friendship that you have given over all these years mean more than I can express.

Kamala Harris

With Obama’s endorsement, Harris has received support from all prominent Democrats and party leaders in Congress. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries all joined in endorsing Kmala.

Kamala Harris-related crypto tokens spike

Harris began her presidential campaign just hours after Mr. Biden told the American people that he would not run for a second term. The decision comes after the president faced weeks of rising demand to step down following his shocking debate performance against Trump last month.

Kamala Horris (KAMA) has spiked 26.7% on CoinGecko. However, Kamala Harris (KAMALA) has tanked 14.49% on CoinMarketCap.  Another memecoin KAMALA HARRIS (HARRIS) has dropped by 51.99%.

Kamala’s bets on Polymarket have turned positive. Her odds for “Democratic Nominee 2024” now stand at 98%. Michele Obama and Hillary Clinton each have a 1% odd. The presidential bets are now divided into 2 for the president.

For the $387,496,402  bet on “Presidential Election Winner 2024,” Donald Trump leads with 60% while Kamala has a 37% POTUS chance.

Harris, who was a California senator before being elected vice president, hit the campaign trail quickly, doing events in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Texas. Her team reported raising more than $100 million between Sunday afternoon, when she formally entered the White House race, and Monday evening.