Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama gave a one-two punch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, encouraging Americans to support Kamala Harris in her last-minute presidential campaign against Republican Donald Trump.
Obama, America's first Black president, has spent his political clout on Harris, who hopes to make history herself on November 5 as the first woman, Black, and South Asian candidate chosen president.
"Four more years of bluster, stupidity, and insecurity are not needed here. On Day Two of the Chicago convention, Obama told delegates that we'd seen that movie before, and that sequels are always worse.
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"America is about to start a new chapter. America is ready to write a better story. We are ready for Kamala Harris to be our president.
Targeting Trump, the Republican who succeeded him in the White House in 2017, he praised President Joe Biden, his vice president who was removed from the 2024 race by Democratic allies scared he would lose to Trump in November.
"History will remember Joe Biden as a president who stood up for democracy during a very dangerous time. Obama said, "We love Joe," and I am happy to call him my friend even more than my president. Chants of "We Love Joe" exploded.
Obama's wife, Michelle, who is ranked first among Democrats' chosen successors, introduced him.
Michelle Obama added, pointing to Obama's first presidential campaign in 2008, "America, hope is making a comeback."
She urged Trump not to try to distort Harris's truth, just as he tried "everything in his power to make people fear us." Pulling no punches.
She said with rousing applause: "His limited and narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hardworking, highly educated, successful people who also happened to be Black."
"Who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those 'Black jobs'" asked her. On the campaign road, Trump accused immigrants entering the United States of taking "Black jobs."
Trump began his political career by making racist statements about Obama's citizenship status, and he has since made similar comments about Harris.
At 63, Barack Obama loomed large in the unorganized debates, leading Biden to withdraw from the campaign this month and favor his vice president, Harris.
Harris, 59, has led a remarkable campaign that has broken fundraising records and filled arenas with fans.
Harris participated online from a Milwaukee campaign rally. Chicago delegates raised "FREEDOM" signs, similar to those put by admirers at her Wisconsin rally.
Last month, Trump officially received his party's nomination on the same stage in Milwaukee as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris's vice presidential candidate.
Harris slammed Trump in her speech for stating he had no regrets about the US Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that recognized women's basic right to abortion. On the Supreme Court, three Trump-appointed judges decided 6-3.
"I believe that negative activities should cause an effect. Well, Harris responded, "We will make sure he faces consequences; those will be decided at the November vote."
Abortion rights are a winning theme for Democrats in this race; Harris led the movement while vice president.
Overcome the aisle
Former Trump voter Kyle Sweetser and former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham were among the Republicans who had left their party after Trump's takeover to attend the gathering on Tuesday night.
Grisham highlighted her journey from being a Trump "true believer" to becoming the first senior White House official to leave following the attack on the US Capitol.
Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, remembers the late John McCain, a Republican US senator from his state who made it a point to bridge differences.
"For most of Americans, like me, who are in the political middle, I have an urgent message," he made clear. "John McCain's Republican Party is gone, and we owe nothing whatsoever to what's been left behind."
Conservative voters who oppose Trump are among the Democrats' expected rewards. It would be tough to convince them to vote for Harris rather than write in a presidential candidate or stay at home.
After a group of around fifty people broke away from the main march and raced toward a police line, a protest outside Chicago's Israeli consulate became violent. A Reuters witness reported multiple captures.
Protests over the United States' backing for Israel's war in Gaza have overshadowed the conference, while most speakers avoided the subject.
One exception was US Senator Bernie Sanders, who told the gathering, "We must end this horrific war in Gaza, bring the hostages home, and demand an immediate ceasefire."
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Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama gave a one-two punch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, encouraging Americans to support Kamala Harris in her last-minute presidential campaign against Republican Donald Trump.
Obama, America's first Black president, has spent his political clout on Harris, who hopes to make history herself on November 5 as the first woman, Black, and South Asian candidate chosen president.
"Four more years of bluster, stupidity, and insecurity are not needed here. On Day Two of the Chicago convention, Obama told delegates that we'd seen that movie before, and that sequels are always worse.
Read Also : What Were The Main Points Michelle Obama Highlighted In Her Praise For Kamala Harris, And How Did She Criticize Donald Trump In Her Recent Comments?
"America is about to start a new chapter. America is ready to write a better story. We are ready for Kamala Harris to be our president.
Targeting Trump, the Republican who succeeded him in the White House in 2017, he praised President Joe Biden, his vice president who was removed from the 2024 race by Democratic allies scared he would lose to Trump in November.
"History will remember Joe Biden as a president who stood up for democracy during a very dangerous time. Obama said, "We love Joe," and I am happy to call him my friend even more than my president. Chants of "We Love Joe" exploded.
Obama's wife, Michelle, who is ranked first among Democrats' chosen successors, introduced him.
Michelle Obama added, pointing to Obama's first presidential campaign in 2008, "America, hope is making a comeback."
She urged Trump not to try to distort Harris's truth, just as he tried "everything in his power to make people fear us." Pulling no punches.
She said with rousing applause: "His limited and narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hardworking, highly educated, successful people who also happened to be Black."
"Who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those 'Black jobs'" asked her. On the campaign road, Trump accused immigrants entering the United States of taking "Black jobs."
Trump began his political career by making racist statements about Obama's citizenship status, and he has since made similar comments about Harris.
At 63, Barack Obama loomed large in the unorganized debates, leading Biden to withdraw from the campaign this month and favor his vice president, Harris.
Harris, 59, has led a remarkable campaign that has broken fundraising records and filled arenas with fans.
Harris participated online from a Milwaukee campaign rally. Chicago delegates raised "FREEDOM" signs, similar to those put by admirers at her Wisconsin rally.
Last month, Trump officially received his party's nomination on the same stage in Milwaukee as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris's vice presidential candidate.
Harris slammed Trump in her speech for stating he had no regrets about the US Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that recognized women's basic right to abortion. On the Supreme Court, three Trump-appointed judges decided 6-3.
"I believe that negative activities should cause an effect. Well, Harris responded, "We will make sure he faces consequences; those will be decided at the November vote."
Abortion rights are a winning theme for Democrats in this race; Harris led the movement while vice president.
Overcome the aisle
Former Trump voter Kyle Sweetser and former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham were among the Republicans who had left their party after Trump's takeover to attend the gathering on Tuesday night.
Grisham highlighted her journey from being a Trump "true believer" to becoming the first senior White House official to leave following the attack on the US Capitol.
Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, remembers the late John McCain, a Republican US senator from his state who made it a point to bridge differences.
"For most of Americans, like me, who are in the political middle, I have an urgent message," he made clear. "John McCain's Republican Party is gone, and we owe nothing whatsoever to what's been left behind."
Conservative voters who oppose Trump are among the Democrats' expected rewards. It would be tough to convince them to vote for Harris rather than write in a presidential candidate or stay at home.
After a group of around fifty people broke away from the main march and raced toward a police line, a protest outside Chicago's Israeli consulate became violent. A Reuters witness reported multiple captures.
Protests over the United States' backing for Israel's war in Gaza have overshadowed the conference, while most speakers avoided the subject.
One exception was US Senator Bernie Sanders, who told the gathering, "We must end this horrific war in Gaza, bring the hostages home, and demand an immediate ceasefire."