Former President Barack Obama refuses to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
The surprising announcement comes after President Joe Biden announced he will not seek re-election in November.
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On Sunday, Biden announced he will step aside and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Biden, 81, said he will finish out his term before handing the reigns over to Harris, 59.
However, the New York Post reports that Obama says he doesn’t endorse Harris.
After praising Biden as “one of America’s most consequential presidents”, Obama dropped an unexpected statement.
“We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,” said Obama, 62. “But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges.”
Obama continued: “For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times — and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on.”
According to The Post, “Some Democrats fear that Harris… could further diminish the partys [sic] chances against former President Donald Trump.”
Some billionaire donors have announced they are withdrawing their donations from the Democratic Party.
X, formerly Twitter, reacted to Obama’s surprising rejection of Harris.
So…does this make Obama a racist or just a run of the mill misogynist?
— Sara Jessica Snarker (@SaraJessicaSnar) July 21, 2024
As long as Obama doesn't endorse Kamala, it's not racist to oppose her.
— MoronPUNdit – Aspiring Supervillain (@MoronPundit) July 21, 2024
What about Obama….still racist then?
— KINGCHA$E (@MagnificentMC) July 21, 2024
Wow Obama must be racist
— Larry Hockett (@LarryHockett88) July 21, 2024
Was it racist for Obama not to endorse Harris?
— Chris (@Christine2523) July 21, 2024
