Obama reported to be planning to endorse V-P Harris for president soon
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Former US president Barack Obama has fully supported Vice-President Kamala Harris' candidacy privately, aides say.
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WASHINGTON – Former US president Barack Obama plans to endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate soon, NBC News reported on July 25.
Mr Obama has fully supported Ms Harris’ candidacy privately and has been in regular contact with her, it said, citing people familiar with the discussions.
“Aides to Obama and Harris also have discussed arranging for the two of them to appear together on the campaign trail, though no date has been set,” the report said.
With no one stepping up to challenge Ms Harris for the nomination, she won the backing of party delegates
The Obama Foundation did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. REUTERS
