Former President Barack Obama will be starting his campaign efforts for Vice President Kamala Harris in the last month before Election Day. He will be traveling across battleground states, with his first event scheduled for October 10 in the Pittsburgh area. Obama has been a strong supporter of Harris since she joined the Democratic ticket, officially endorsing her after President Biden exited the race. He has vowed to do everything he can to help Harris defeat former President Donald Trump.
During an address at the Democratic National Convention in August, Obama praised Harris for her ability to focus on the problems of the American people. He highlighted her dedication to working on behalf of every American, regardless of political affiliation. Harris and Obama have a longstanding relationship that dates back to when Obama was seeking a Senate seat in Illinois. Harris also campaigned for Obama during his successful 2008 presidential run.
Obama’s first campaign event will be in Pennsylvania, a hotly contested battleground state that Biden won by a narrow margin in the 2020 election. Harris has visited Pennsylvania multiple times in 2024 and since launching her presidential campaign, with her husband Doug Emhoff also making appearances. The latest CBS News polling shows a close race, with Harris leading Trump nationally by four points among likely voters and with a slight edge in battleground states.
The upcoming campaign events with Obama could provide a boost to Harris’s visibility and support in key swing states. While it is unclear if Harris will appear alongside Obama at these events, their combined efforts could help solidify her position heading into the final stretch of the campaign. Both Obama and Harris have strong ties to the Democratic Party and a history of successful political campaigns, making them a formidable team in the quest to defeat Trump in the upcoming election.
As the election draws closer, the campaign efforts of Obama and Harris are likely to intensify, with a focus on key battleground states where every vote matters. With the support of Obama and other high-profile surrogates, Harris can continue to build momentum and appeal to a broad range of voters. The close polling numbers indicate a tight race, but with the backing of prominent Democratic leaders like Obama, Harris is well-positioned to make a strong push in the final weeks of the campaign.
