Barack Obama strongly endorses Harris and urges Americans to take action
Photo: Barack Obama, 44th President of the US (Getty Images)
Former US President Barack Obama delivered a strong speech to the members of the Democratic Party Convention, where he urged all American citizens to become more actively involved in the election to secure victory for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, informs NBC News.
“If we each do our part over the next 77 days, if we knock on doors, if we make phone calls, if we talk to our friends, if we listen to our neighbors, if we work like we’ve never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States and Tim Walz as the next vice president of the United States,” Obama said.
Obama stated that Americans need to elect leaders who will fight "who will fight for the hopeful, forward-looking America we all believe in."
“And together, we will build a country that is more secure and more just, more equal and more free. So let’s get to work!” declared the former US president.
During his speech, Barack Obama also mentioned Republican candidate Donald Trump. He noted that Trump has been continuously hurling insults and complaints at Harris because “now he’s afraid of losing to Kamala.”
When the 44th US president first mentioned Trump, the convention participants began loudly booing the Republican candidate. In response to this reaction, he hinted with his comment that instead of booing Trump, people should vote for Harris.
“Do not boo, vote,” Obama exclaimed.
Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention is taking place in Chicago and will run from August 19 to 22. During the convention, delegates will officially nominate the party’s candidates for President and Vice President. These will be the current US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
On the first day of the convention, Joe Biden took the floor, urging Americans to vote for Harris.
Also on the first day of the convention, former US Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addressed the Democratic Party members. She supported Harris and publicly mocked Trump.
