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Barack Obama Endorses Kamala Harris for President, Solidifying Democratic Support

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday.

And in a separate statement sent in a campaign email, the Obamas said they agreed with President Joe Biden that selecting Harris as his running mate was "one of the best decisions he's made." The decision came after the president faced weeks of mounting pressure to step aside following his startling debate performance against Trump last month, which raised concerns about his fitness for a second term and ability to defeat his GOP opponent in November. Harris, who was a senator from California before her election as vice president, quickly hit the campaign trail with events in Wisconsin, Indiana and Texas.

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