Biden, Obama Hail Harris After Debate
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WASHINGTON DC (ANI) – Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to dominate in the second presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, as the two sparred over multiple polarizing issues ranging from abortion, illegal immigration and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
President Joe Biden hailed his deputy Kamala Harris following the debate and called her the “best choice” to lead the country forward.
Stating that he has been proud to work alongside her for three and a half years, Biden said “America got to see tonight the leader I’ve been proud to work alongside for three and a half years. Wasn’t even close. VP Harris proved she’s the best choice to lead our nation forward. We’re not going back.”
Former President Barack Obama praised Harris’s debate performance and said everyone saw who has he vision and strength to move this country forward instead of dividing it.
“Tonight, we saw firsthand who has the vision and strength to move this country forward instead of dividing us. @KamalaHarris will be a president for all Americans,” he stated on X.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama also heaped praise on VP Harris and said there should be no doubt or further room for discussion, that the “only candidate in this race who is ready to be President” is Kamala Harris.
“After tonight’s debate there should be no doubt – no room for discussion -@KamalaHarrisis the only candidate in this race who is ready to be President,” she stated in a post on X.
“I am once again urging everyone to roll up their sleeves and DO SOMETHING – phone bank, knock on doors, talk to any and every one you know and urge them to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Every vote will matter in what will be a close race. We cannot afford to have anyone sitting on the sidelines. There’s simply too much at stake,” she added.