Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for President: Why this moment feels similar to 2008

Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for president. VP Harris released a video where she took a call from the Obamas who shared their endorsement. “We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” former President Obama said.& Former First Lady Michelle Obama added,& “It’s time for us to rally around you, your candidacy. This is not on you, it’s not just on you and Doug, it’s on all of us…We’ve got to register, we’ve got to vote. … So, let’s all roll up our sleeves and make it happen.” The Obamas endorsement comes several days after President Joe Biden decided to not seek re-election and announced that Harris was his choice to receive the Democratic nomination. With the current endorsement from the Obamas, Harris will tighten the race against Donald Trump.& But beyond polls, Harris’ run for president mirrors Barack Obama’s rise in more ways than one.& In 2008, I had the opportunity to cover Obama as he set out on a path to make history. I traveled to cities such as Minneapolis and Raleigh, witnessing how...