Obama is one of the only high-profile Democrats in the country who has yet to endorse Harris but plans to soon.
Sunday, having multiple conversations this week as she kicks off her campaign, according to four people familiar with their discussions."He has been in regular contact with her and thinks she's been off to a great start," one of them said.in the country who has yet to endorse Harris. While other party leaders have stepped forward to publicly back her, he has so far kept his support private.
Aides to Obama and Harris also have discussed arranging for the two of them to appear together on the campaign trail, though no date has been set, three of the people familiar with the discussions said. "President Obama looks forward to helping Democrats up and down the ballot make the case to voters this fall," said Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to Obama."Our strategy will be based on driving impact, especially where and when his voice can move the needle."
Obama views his utility in the campaign as helping unify his party and moving Democrats forward, and he's expected to be a fixture on the campaign trail this fall. "We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead," Obama said in the statement."But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges."
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