Washington: Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in constant touch since Harris announced her presidential candidacy on Sunday, according to an NBC News report. After which the former president has finally taken a decision on whether he should be endorsing the vice president.
The NBC report quotes four unnamed sources claiming Obama has privately fully supported Harris’s candidacy and plans to endorse her soon. One source mentions in the report, “He has been in regular contact with her and thinks she’s been off to a great start.”
While many prominent Democrats have already endorsed Harris, Obama has kept his support private. The timing of his public endorsement is still uncertain, report stated.
Despite his public silence, in the backdoor Obama is also providing Harris guidance on campaign strategies, drawing from his own experience in running successful presidential campaigns. Report claims he sees himself as a resource for Harris as she navigates her high-stakes campaign, with only about 100 days left until Election Day.