Washington, July 25, 2024 – Former President Barack Obama has refrained from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in her US presidential bid, citing concerns over her ability to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump. This revelation comes from a source close to the Biden family, as reported by the New York Post.
Biden’s Withdrawal and Harris Endorsement: After 81-year-old Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the US presidential race and his immediate endorsement of Harris, many Democratic leaders quickly rallied behind her candidacy. However, the 44th US President notably withheld his endorsement. “Obama’s very upset because he knows she can’t win,” the Biden family source revealed. “Obama knows she’s just incompetent—the border czar who’s never visited the border, advocating that all migrants should have health insurance. She’s not equipped to navigate the challenges ahead.”
The turning point for Biden came after a widely criticized debate performance against Trump last month in Atlanta, which was reportedly orchestrated to push him out of the race.
Concerns Over Harris’s Debate Skills: The source expressed skepticism about Harris’s prospects in a televised debate against Trump, predicting potential missteps on issues like Israel, Palestine, and Ukraine. “She can’t debate. She’s going to put her foot in her mouth,” the source claimed.
Obama’s Alternative Candidate: According to the source, Obama initially hoped to clear the path for Biden’s exit, a strategy bolstered by an article from George Clooney urging Biden to step aside. However, Biden’s immediate endorsement of Harris caught Obama by surprise. Post-Biden, Obama reportedly favoured Arizona Senator Mark Kelly as a potential top candidate for the Democratic National Convention next month.
“Obama is furious that things haven’t gone his way, which is why he hasn’t joined the Democratic Party’s support for Harris,” the Biden source added. Rod Blagojevich, a former Democratic governor now supporting Trump, claimed that without Obama’s influence, Biden would likely still be the Democratic nominee.
Harris Secures Majority Delegate Support: On Monday, Kamala Harris secured support from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she will become the party’s nominee for president next month. Amid questions about his age and health, Biden pledged to remain in office as president until his term ends on Jan. 20, 2025.
An Associated Press survey of delegates showed Harris had the support of 2,538 delegates, well beyond the 1,976 needed to win the delegates vote in the coming weeks. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison stated that the party would deliver a presidential nominee by Aug. 7, although delegates could still change their minds before then.
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