Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris soon, according to a source who spoke with CNN.
Obama and Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, have been in regular contact, with Obama serving as a trusted advisor, a role he has played for the past 20 years. The source noted that Obama’s team has been in touch with Harris’s campaign.
Timing of endorsement
Although Obama did not immediately endorse Harris following President Joe Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he would not seek reelection, the former president believed it was crucial for the Democratic Party to have a transparent process for selecting their new nominee. The source stated that Obama feels Harris is off to an impressive start.
News of Obama’s anticipated endorsement was first reported by NBC News. This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.