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In a statement on Wednesday, former President Barack Obama praised Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for running a “remarkable campaign.”
“This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues,” Obama said in a joint statement with his wife, Michelle Obama. “But living in a democracy is about recognizing that one point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.”
According to Obama, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic issues for voters created “headwinds for Democratic incumbents in recent years,” adding: “And last night showed that America is not immune.”
Obama further stated: “In a country as big as ours, we won’t always see eye-to-eye on everything… But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace – even to people with whom we deeply disagree.”
See his posted statement below:
Here’s our statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election: pic.twitter.com/lDkNVQDvMn
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 6, 2024
Since the results of the election, many commentators have stated the era of Obama’s influence on the Democrat Party is over. See reactions below:
Obama’s remaking of America: It’s over. The hyena has finally been expelled from the Pride Lands pic.twitter.com/Ln1LoXuq1Z
— Dinesh D’Souza (@DineshDSouza) November 6, 2024
Congratulations Obama.
You lost. pic.twitter.com/v6hh0mo5r1
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) November 6, 2024
This didn’t age well for Obama, twice! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/BEIs9LJQTX
— @amuse (@amuse) November 6, 2024
The Obama era is over!!! Thank God. pic.twitter.com/pCBARjaluu
— Theo Fleury (@TheoFleury14) November 6, 2024
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