Payam Javan: On July 26, Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign received a significant boost as former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama endorsed her bid for the White House. The endorsement was announced via a video shared by Harris, which depicted a joint phone call from the Obamas expressing their support. This move is seen as a strategic boost for Harris, who is positioning herself as the Democratic Party’s frontrunner following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the campaign.

During the video call, President Obama conveyed his pride in endorsing Harris and offered full support for her election efforts. Harris expressed deep gratitude for the endorsement and the Obamas’ longstanding friendship, emphasizing her enthusiasm to campaign with their support. The Obamas’ endorsement solidifies Harris’s position as the leading Democratic candidate, aligning with recent endorsements from other key Democratic figures such as the Clintons and top party leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.

President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race, announced on July 21, has accelerated the Democratic nomination process. In his departure address, Biden emphasized the importance of passing the torch to a new generation and outlined his final goals for his administration, including economic growth, inflation control, gun safety, climate action, and Supreme Court reform. The Democratic Party swiftly adopted new rules for selecting their presidential nominee, with Harris emerging as the leading candidate in the race.