US Vice President Kamala Harris is the front-runner to become the Democratic presidential candidate, but former President Barack Obama has not yet endorsed her. Obama’s refusal to endorse Harris is in stark contrast to others. Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi endorse Harris As Presidential Candidate. Obama He believes Harris cannot defeat Donald Trump in the November election.
“Obama is very upset because he knows she can’t win,” a Biden family source told the New York Post. “Obama knows she’s incompetent — the never-visiting border dictator who says all immigrants must have health insurance. She can’t escape the landmines that lie ahead of her.”
The source also expressed doubt about Harris’ ability to perform well in a televised debate.
“Wait till the debate … she can’t debate. She’s going to say her piece about Israel, Palestine, Ukraine. She’s going to say some very stupid things,” a source told the Post.
Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race
The turning point in Biden’s decision to step down is his Poor performance in the first presidential debate against TrumpWhich took place on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia.
During the debate, Biden often lost his train of thought, gave confusing answersand did not challenge former President Donald Trump’s false statements.
According to the source, Obama hoped to get Biden out of the way, and an article written by George Clooney in the New York Times calling for him to step down was part of that plan.
However, as The Post reports, Obama was “surprised” when Biden quickly endorsed Harris.
“It’s actually understandable that Obama is surprised by a smart political decision when combined with his personal inability to see politics beyond his sole, immediate interests. Obama always thinks he’s the smartest and nicest guy in the room. After all, he’s friends with George Clooney,” another Democrat source said.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich believes “Obama was instrumental” in pushing Biden out of the race.
However, Biden is still in the race, with a second debate scheduled for Sept. 10, until the Democratic presidential nominee is officially declared. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19.
“it [Biden’s departure from the race] it wouldn’t have been possible without him [Obama]”Without Obama, Biden is still the Democratic nominee. Obama was the conductor leading the orchestra, persuading Biden to step down,” Blagojevich was quoted as saying by the Post.
Possible Obama endorsement and future plans
Despite these claims, Obama remains in close contact with Harris and is advising her on various aspects of organizing her campaign and launching a successful presidential run.
NBC News has reported that 44th US President Barack Obama will soon endorse Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, although the timing is not yet clear.
The report said Obama has privately supported Harris’ candidacy and is in regular touch with her.
“Aides to Obama and Harris have also discussed arranging for the two of them to campaign together, though no dates have yet been set,” NBC News reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions.