Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Obama Endorses Kamala Harris For President

Former US President Barack Obama has wholeheartedly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, declaring that “the torch has been passed” to her.

Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Obama expressed his confidence in Harris’s ability to lead the country, citing her lifelong commitment to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities.

Obama’s endorsement was met with thunderous applause and chants of “Yes she can!” from the packed arena, recalling his own iconic “Yes we can” campaign slogan.

He praised Harris as a leader who truly sees and hears the American people, and who will fight tirelessly for their interests.

The former president’s wife, Michelle Obama, also addressed the convention, describing Harris as “my girl” and saying that “hope is making a comeback.”

READ MORE: Trump Ignites Criticism With Comments On Kamala Harris Appearance

Harris’s husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, echoed Obama’s sentiments, saying that his wife is “ready” for the presidency and brings both joy and toughness to the task.

The Democratic Party is united behind Harris, who is polling strongly against Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Delegates symbolically nominated her as their candidate in a boisterous roll call, and she is set to formally accept the nomination later this week.

With the party’s focus shifting to Harris’s qualities and leadership abilities, comparisons are being drawn to Obama’s historic 2008 campaign, which was marked by a wave of enthusiasm and hope.

Harris is drawing large crowds and energizing the Democratic base, setting the stage for a competitive and potentially historic presidential election.

Hot this week

OPEC Chief Criticizes Net-Zero Targets, Calls for Balanced Energy Policies

The push for net-zero emissions by mid-century risks sidelining...

Djibouti’s Youssouf Secures AU Commission Chair, Pledges Security and Unity

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has emerged as...

WAEC 2024 Results: 67.55% of Private Candidates Secure Five Credits or More

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the...

Kenya’s Odinga, Djibouti’s Youssouf Lead Race for AU Commission Presidency

The race to lead the African Union (AU) Commission...

Nigeria Sees 9,100 Childhood Cancer Cases Annually Amid Calls for Urgent Action

Nigeria records approximately 127,000 cancer cases annually, with children...

Jimoh Moshood Appointed Lagos Police Chief Amid Rising Security Concerns

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Moshood Jimoh...

JAMB Warns Universities Against Fake A’Level Admissions, Threatens Sanctions

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued...

South Africa Weighs Nuclear Bids from Russia and Iran, Risking U.S. Fallout

South Africa is considering bids from Russia and Iran...

NDLEA Cracks Down on Trans-Border Drug Cartel, Seizes 190,960 Tramadol Pills

Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has dismantled a major trans-border drug...

WAEC 2024 Results: 67.55% of Private Candidates Secure Five Credits or More

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the...

Tinubu Blocks AU Proposal to Split Political Affairs and Security Department

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposal to divide...

Dangote Group to Invest $400M in Ethiopia Cement Expansion Amid Market Growth

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is doubling down on...

Djibouti’s Youssouf Secures AU Commission Chair, Pledges Security and Unity

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has emerged as...

Related Articles

Popular Categories