Obama admits Harris campaign doesn’t have ‘energy’ of his WH run
SUMMARY
Barack Obama, speaking at a rally for Kamala Harris, admitted her campaign lacks the same "energy" as his own presidential runs. He pointed to reluctance among some black men to support Harris, suggesting gender bias might play a role. This comes amidst polling showing increased black support for Donald Trump. Obama criticized this trend, equating Trump's style to Fidel Castro's, while urging for unity behind candidates showing true leadership. Despite Obama's endorsement, issues like Harris's prosecutorial past and policy positions on Israel and transgender rights were cited by some as reasons for hesitation or opposition among black voters. Obama's involvement aims to bridge generational and demographic divides within the Democratic Party, though his relevance now might be more personal than political.
