Obama botched the first hand-off. Now, he's hoping Harris can avoid Hillary Clinton's fate against Trump.

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 23:54

Barack Obama delivers his speech during the 2024 Democratic National Convention — Former President Barack Obama praised President Joe Biden, even as reports claim that Obama's former vice president feels betrayed.
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Barack Obama underscored his support of Vice President Kamala Harris in his DNC speech.
Obama also praised President Joe Biden, who is reportedly miffed over Obama's recent actions.
Obama overlooked Biden before, and it nearly destroyed his presidential legacy.

Barack Obama basked in the glow of his hometown convention. Underneath all the applause, the nagging question is whether this handoff will be smoother than the last attempt.