Obama Endorses Kamala Harris, Passing the Torch to a New Leader

In a significant moment for the Democratic Party, former President Barack Obama declared that “the torch has been passed” to Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking at a packed arena in Chicago on Tuesday, Obama expressed his strong support for Harris, signaling that the United States was ready for her to become the next president.

Obama, greeted by thunderous applause and cheers, praised Harris for her lifelong dedication to fighting for the underrepresented. He described her as someone who would be a powerful voice for the people, while also calling out her opponent in the upcoming election, Donald Trump, as “dangerous.”

Obama’s Strong Endorsement

“Kamala Harris is ready for the job. This is a person who has spent her life fighting for people who need a voice,” Obama declared to the enthusiastic crowd. He reassured the audience that Harris would stand up for the American people, saying, “She sees you; she hears you, and she will fight for you every single day.”

Michelle Obama Joins In

Former First Lady Michelle Obama energized the event, telling the audience, “Something magical is in the air.” She called Harris “my girl” and talked about hope returning to America, similar to her husband’s 2008 campaign message

The convention buzzed with unity and excitement, especially after President Joe Biden delivered an emotional speech the night before, where he officially endorsed Harris following his decision to end his re-election bid.

A Symbolic Passing of the Torch

For many Democrats, this endorsement of Harris by both Barack and Michelle Obama felt like a symbolic passing of the torch. Tomara Hall, an attendee from California, said, “In 2012 I voted for Obama, and now we have Kamala. It feels like the torch has been passed.”

The focus then shifted to personal stories highlighting Harris’s readiness to lead. Her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, spoke warmly of her character, saying, “She brings both joy and toughness to this task. At this moment in our nation’s history, she is exactly the right president.”

Harris’s candidacy has energized the Democratic Party. Many see her ability to draw large crowds, similar to those once attracted by Trump, as a key strength in the race. As the convention progressed, Democrats rallied around their new leader, with delegates officially nominating Harris in a spirited roll call.

At the same time, Harris addressed the crowd via video link from an event in Milwaukee. Her presence at both the Democratic and Republican convention venues underscored her growing influence, highlighting that she is ready to take on the challenges of the upcoming election.