Former President Barack Obama don dey campaign trail again, dis time to support Vice President Kamala Harris for de upcoming presidential election. Obama go start him campaign blitz for Harris in Pennsylvania, one of de crucial swing states wey go determine who go win de election.
Obama’s rally in Pittsburgh mark de beginning of dis new initiative wey Harris campaign dey use to mobilize voters. With Election Day just few weeks away, Harris team dey shift focus from fundraising and message clarification to rapidly mobilizing voters. Early voting don commence in Pennsylvania, and Harris campaign dey encourage supporters to submit absentee ballots or use early voting locations.
Obama’s involvement in Harris campaign be very important because of his immense popularity among Democrats. According to David Axelrod, former chief strategist for Obama, “Bringing in someone like Barack Obama serves to motivate individuals, encourage participation, highlight de stakes, and urge them to cast their votes. There’s no one more effective.”
Harris campaign also dey worry about her support among Black voters, which be trailing behind what President Biden get in 2020. Obama’s endorsement be crucial in this demographic, especially among Black male voters. Cornell Belcher, a Democratic pollster, say, “He is de most formidable asset Democrats have at their disposal. At dis critical juncture, you must deploy your strongest resources.”
While Obama dey rally support for Harris in Pennsylvania, Harris herself go be in Nevada, another key battleground state, participating in a town hall event hosted by Televisa Univision. She also plan to hold a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, marking her first visit to de bellwether county since she launch her presidential run.
