{"id":2308034,"date":"2024-07-25T13:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T17:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-in-talks-to-endorse-kamala-harris-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-25T13:51:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T17:51:09","slug":"obama-in-discussions-to-endorse-kamala-harris-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-in-discussions-to-endorse-kamala-harris-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama in discussions to endorse Kamala Harris &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fobama-in-discussions-to-endorse-kamala-harris-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2308034&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former President Barack Obama is\u200d reportedly engaged in discussions regarding a potential endorsement of Vice\u200b President Kamala Harris&#8217;s campaign, following President Joe Biden&#8217;s recent suspension of his reelection bid. While Biden did not mention Harris in his statement post-suspension, sources say Obama believes Harris \u200dhas made a strong start in her campaign. He emphasizes the \u200dimportance \u2062of a legitimate delegate selection process for the new Democratic nominee.<\/p>\n<p>Since\u2064 Biden&#8217;s withdrawal, Democratic leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority \u200cLeader Chuck Schumer, have rallied\u200d around Harris, with\u200c her campaign raising a staggering \u2062$126 million shortly thereafter. Harris appears\u2062 well-positioned to secure the necessary delegates to lead the Democratic ticket.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic National Committee has\u200b also established a timeline that limits the chances for other challengers, \u2063effectively paving the \u2064way for Harris&#8217;s nomination at the upcoming virtual\u2064 roll call. \u200bDespite claims of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pick-to-lead-faa-confirmed-after-vacancy-of-more-than-18-months\/\" title=\"Biden&#039;s FAA leader confirmed after 18+ month vacancy.\">smooth nomination process<\/a>\u2063 and\u200b excitement \u200bsurrounding Harris&#8217;s campaign,\u2063 reports suggest that Obama may have concerns about her viability against former President Donald Trump, which could be\u200d impacting\u200b his hesitation to endorse her.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Obama in talks to endorse Kamala Harris<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1713635\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/barack-obama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Barack Obama<\/a> has been in regular touch with Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamala Harris<\/a>&lsquo;s campaign about a possible endorsement, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-gun-control-negotiators-could-have-bill-text-as-soon-as-today\/\" title=\"Senate Gun Control Negotiators Could Have Bill Text as Soon as Today\">source familiar confirmed<\/a> to the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Obama remains the most important Democrat holding out on endorsing Harris since President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a> announced he was suspending his reelection campaign Sunday. In Obama&rsquo;s statement following Biden&rsquo;s surprise suspension, he did not mention the vice president.<\/p>\n<p>However, Obama, who has known Harris for more than 20 years, thinks the vice president is off to an impressive start, the source told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the source, Obama believes it&rsquo;s important for Democrats to engage in a legitimate process where delegates can select the new nominee. Obama notably did not endorse Biden early on during the 2020 Democratic primary, and as Biden weighed a 2016 presidential run, Obama quietly worked to convince him not to enter the race against Hillary Clinton.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats quickly coalesced around Harris as the new nominee after Biden threw his support behind her Sunday. Top leaders on Capitol Hill endorsed Harris in the days following Biden&rsquo;s withdrawal, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). Harris raised $81 million in 24 hours after Biden dropped out, and, in total, she raised $126 million by Tuesday. Harris has secured more than the 1,976 delegates needed to likely lead the Democratic ticket.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic National Convention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3097517\/dnc-adopts-plan-virtual-roll-call-small-window-possible-harris-challengers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>approved a new time frame<\/a> Wednesday that limits the amount of time any other challengers have to announce a presidential campaign which nearly guarantees Harris will become the nominee during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-plan-virtual-nomination-for-biden-ahead-of-chicago-convention\/\" title=\"Democrats to Hold Virtual Nomination for Biden Before Chicago Convention\">virtual roll call<\/a> that will be held by Aug. 7 to comply with state ballot certification deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are all working hard to execute this nomination with transparency, with fairness, and efficiency,&rdquo; Jaime Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, told the committee members. <\/p>\n<p>One day later, Jeffries denied there were any attempts to rig the nominee for Harris during a press conference. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What we&rsquo;ve seen over the last few days is that the American people, all across the land, have been excited, enthusiastic, and energized by the candidacy of Vice President Harris,&rdquo; Jeffries said, later claiming he hadn&rsquo;t heard complaints about the nomination process.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I haven&rsquo;t heard any of that from anyone that I&rsquo;m privileged to represent back home in New York City, or in any of my travels around the country, or from any single member of the House Democratic Caucus, or from any of our supporters who have embraced the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;This was all organic in terms of the surge in enthusiasm and energy directed at Vice President Harris&rsquo;s campaign.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>However, according to one report from the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/24\/us-news\/obama-doesnt-believe-kamala-harris-can-beat-trump-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>New York Post<\/a>, part of Obama&rsquo;s reticence in endorsing Harris is because he doesn&rsquo;t think she can defeat former President Donald Trump. &ldquo;Obama was shocked&rdquo;&nbsp;that Biden endorsed Harris roughly 30 minutes after his Sunday announcement, a source told the outlet. Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted and jailed for corruption charges, told the outlet he believes Obama was pivotal in pressuring Biden to step away from the ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Obama allegedly wanted Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to replace Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee, the source said. The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has not verified these claims, and Obama&rsquo;s office did not comment on these claims. The Harris campaign did respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly dodged answering the question in response to inquiries from the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t speak,&rdquo; Kelly said when asked about Obama&rsquo;s delayed endorsement of Harris.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Obama does have a previous connection with Kelly&rsquo;s family. He spoke at the memorial for the victims of the 2011 Tuscon, Arizona, shooting, of which former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, Kelly&rsquo;s wife, was seriously injured after a failed assassination attempt. He also visited Gifford and other victims at the University Medical Center in the aftermath of the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly is among the top contenders to join the Harris ticket as her running mate, but if he is selected, Democrats will need to find another candidate who can replace his high-profile Senate seat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-carolina-democrats-tout-kamala-harris-visit-as-proof-state-is-in-play-in-2024\/\" title=\"NC Dems see Kamala Harris visit as evidence state is competitive in 2024\">top battleground state<\/a> that will determine control of the White House and Senate.<\/p>\n<p><em>Rachel Schilke and Ramsey Touchberry contributed to this report. <\/em><\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1713635\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1713635\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Barack Obama is\u200d reportedly engaged in discussions regarding a potential endorsement of Vice\u200b President Kamala Harris&#8217;s campaign, following President Joe Biden&#8217;s recent suspension of his reelection bid. While Biden did not mention Harris in his statement post-suspension, sources say Obama believes Harris \u200dhas made a strong start in her campaign. 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