Obama Says ‘America Is Ready For A New Chapter’ With Harris, Walz

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Published Tue, Aug 20 202411:05 PM EDTUpdated 4 Min Ago

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Former President Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention that “America is ready for a new chapter” and “we are ready for President Kamala Harris.””And Kamala Harris is ready for the job,” said Obama, who preceded the vice president’s Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, in the White House.Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday night told the Democratic National Convention that “America is ready for a new chapter” and “we are ready for President Kamala Harris.”

“And Kamala Harris is ready for the job,” said Obama, who preceded the vice president’s Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, in the White House.

Former US President Barack Obama speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.

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