Can Barack and Michelle Obama save Kamala Harris from losing the U.S elections? Here's what they can do
Kamala Harris increase for her US presidential bid, Obamas have come forward to assist her campaign. Barack and Michelle Obama, arguably very successful in previous electoral battles, have been quite active in campaign activities, especially for battleground states such as Michigan and Georgia. However, the initial endorsement by Obamas was lukewarm — communicated in a pre-recorded video rather than a much more powerful live appearance.
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Obama's Appeal to African-American Voters
Obama appeals more to the Black male electorate, where Harris has been losing her constituency. Obama remains the first African-American president, and yet this category still retains its cordial relationship with him; however, in comparison to reviving an energized support for Harris, there is no noticeable change in public opinion yet, as reported by The Telegraph.
The Limits of the Obamas' Impact
Even with huge credibility bank, it is not clear if the Obamas will change course for Harris. The Democratic Party has changed enormously from when Obama was in office, and populist figures like Donald Trump raise the bar on what voters expect from candidates. It remains to be seen if such a campaign would change the character of undecided voters.
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