WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, pledging their full support in her bid for the White House. The endorsement comes as Harris’s campaign gears up for a significant push with only 100 days remaining until Election Day.
In a video message released Friday morning, the former president praised Harris for her leadership and vision, emphasizing the need for collective action to secure her victory. “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,” Obama said.
Michelle urged Americans to rally behind Harris, highlighting the importance of voter participation in the upcoming election. “It’s time for us to rally around you, your candidacy. This is not on you, it’s not just on you and Doug, it’s on all of us. We’ve got to register, we’ve got to vote,” she stated.
The endorsement coincides with the Harris campaign’s Weekend of Action, featuring more than 2,300 events across battleground states and mobilizing over 170,000 volunteers. The initiative aims to highlight the stakes of the November election and present a vision for a future where every American has the opportunity to succeed.
Harris has positioned herself as a candidate focused on progress and inclusivity, contrasting her platform with former President Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda, which she describes as regressive.
The Obamas’ endorsement adds significant momentum to Harris’s campaign, already buoyed by support from labor unions, advocacy groups, and Democratic officials nationwide. These allies are channeling their organizing resources to support Harris’s candidacy and energize voters ahead of the election.
Harris’s campaign is focused on engaging voters in key states, with plans to address critical issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic equity. As the election approaches, the campaign is ramping up efforts to ensure high voter turnout and support for Harris’s vision for America’s future.
The former president and first lady’s endorsement is expected to galvanize Harris’s supporters and attract undecided voters as the campaign enters its final stretch. The Harris campaign remains optimistic about its prospects and is committed to building a broad coalition to secure victory in November.
