Former President Barack Obama will campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh next week, marking his first foray into the election as a battleground-state surrogate. Obama plans to intensify his campaigning efforts for Harris and other Democratic candidates, endorsing specific candidates and recording candidate-specific advertisements and robo-calls for down-ballot races. Obama’s campaign for Harris is part of a larger effort to help elect Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats across the country due to the significance of the upcoming election.
The relationship between Harris and Obama spans two decades, with the Obamas previously endorsing Harris for president and committing to supporting her campaign. Michelle Obama is also expected to campaign for Harris, likely focusing on voter registration and turnout efforts. Obama has previously headlined a Los Angeles fundraiser for Harris and plans to sign additional fundraising emails for her campaign in the lead-up to the election.
Grassroots fundraising efforts endorsed by Obama have generated over $76 million for the campaign, highlighting the significant impact his support has on fundraising efforts. The Pittsburgh campaign stop will be Obama’s first time campaigning for Harris in a battleground state, emphasizing the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming election. Overall, Obama is committed to doing everything he can to help get Harris elected as the next president of the United States.
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