[美민주 전대] Obama: “Harris is a prepared president … Trump must win”

[시드니=뉴스핌] Reporter Kwon Ji-eon = On the 20th (local time), the second day of the US Democratic National Convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris was officially nominated as a presidential candidate, former President Barack Obama gave his full support to Vice President Harris.

President Joe Biden, who started as vice president next to him 16 years ago, welcomed former President Obama, who took the podium after being escorted by his wife, Michelle Obama. -in at the national convention held in Chicago, former President Obama’s political hometown. and he gave the presidential bid to Harris First, he mentioned it and expressed his gratitude.

Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention [사진=로이터 뉴스핌] 2024.08.21 [email protected]

Former President Obama said of the outgoing President Biden, “History will remember him as a good president who defended democracy even in dangerous times.”

He then emphasized that it is up to the voters to decide how to use the torch that President Biden passed on for the future of the United States.

Former President Obama criticized former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, for using childish strategies such as all kinds of complaints and conspiracy theories.

He then said, “Even in movies, sequels are never better than the first,” and raised his voice to say that we should not let another four years continue with more bluffs, mistakes and confusion.

As the audience cheered, former President Obama also asked, “Please don’t boo and vote.”

Former President Obama said, “America is ready to open a new chapter and write a better story,” and “I’m ready to welcome Kamala Harris as president.”

Like Michelle Obama, who gave a speech earlier, Barack Obama stressed that this vote would be close and urged voters to cast their votes to prevent Trump from returning to power.

Former President Obama remains very popular and influential not only among the Democratic Party but also among the general electorate, so support for Harris is expected to increase with the support speech this.

Previously, CNN reported that, in a survey asking who is the best president of the United States ever, Obama was uniquely in first place with 34%.

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