Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular DemocratsATLANTA -- Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. Said Michelle Obama, “I can’t have this phone call without saying to my girl, Kamala, I am proud of you. The Obamas remain prodigious fundraising draws and popular surrogates at large campaign events for Democratic candidates. The Obamas, however, trod carefully as Harris secured the delegate commitments, made the rounds among core Democratic constituencies and raised more than $120 million. ___This story has been corrected to show Clyburn is a former, not current, House minority whip.

Source: ABC News July 26, 2024 12:24 UTC