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From NBC News: Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in close touch since she announced her presidential candidacy Sunday, having multiple conversations this week as she kicks off her campaign, according to four people familiar with their discussions.
Obama privately has fully supported Harris’ candidacy and plans to endorse her soon, these people said.
“He has been in regular contact with her and thinks she’s been off to a great start,” one of them said.
The report notes that while other high-profile Democrats have rushed to endorse Harris, Obama has kept his support ‘private’ so far.
However, aides for Harris and Obama are reportedly making arrangements for them to appear together on the campaign trail.
Citing people familiar with the matter, NBC said “Obama has offered Harris his counsel on setting up a campaign and on other aspects of mounting a successful bid for the White House” in recent days.
“He sees himself as a resource and a sounding board for her as she navigates a high-stakes campaign with about just 100 days until Election Day,” the sources told NBC.
Former President Obama privately has fully supported Kamala Harris’ candidacy and plans to endorse her soon, according to four people familiar with the situation. https://t.co/jitqMvY6aO
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 25, 2024
