Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president | BBC News

Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her.

Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the "vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands".

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[KathleenMoore-frfm]

In my opinion, he was showing respect for Biden by giving space in the change over🎉🎉

[PSA]

Like it's been pointed out, they endorsed her days ago, they just held off with announcing it.

[moh]

Obama endorsed Biden in all saw how that went

[markdeckard]

A fire has been lit. People are talking about hope again. Her victory needs to be too big to manipulate.

[neiluk]

So natural and spontaneous- doesn't look at all staged :/

[Mnopthgggg]

Obama is the operator of remote control in the democrats. Biden and Harris just dance to the tune of Obama's music 😂

[ConalRF]

Over the phone when the camera was running.

[tis_phil]

Can't wait for Taylor Swift to endorse Kamala! Right tears will be a real thing

[piepods]

Imagine a former president calling Trump to support him 😂

[mariehaverty]

What did this guy do for America, or the rest of them? We are the idiots believing their will be change🤷‍♀️

[AuramiteEX]

This gets more coverage than our local politics.

[dddancetrooper]

Is this actually any form of surprise?

[Ragtop_Jalopy]

He'll be pulling the strings with her just like he did with Biden!

[avgejoeschmoe]

Pathetic ....HOW MORE STAGED COULD THAT BE

[katherine]

I’ve never seen despair turn into hope and enthusiasm this quickly EVER 💙

[longhorns]

Doesn't matter, voting for Trump ❤❤❤

[FrewstonBooks]

Obama is a very experienced politician. I imagine that he wanted to verify for himself that Harris was the right person to be the Dem nominee. He is obviously now satisfied on that score.

[frankslaman]

If she wins it will be his 4th term. 2nd from his basement.

[Mina-kiiz]

I have lost respect for Obama! Zero integrity

[MCorpReview]

Kept hearing that he opposed her candidacy 😂all acting 🎭 then😅