LOADINGERROR LOADINGFormer President Barack Obama is becoming more involved in President Joe Biden’s campaign over “grave concern” that Republican challenger Donald Trump could win in November, The New York Times reported Wednesday.An unidentified senior aide told the paper that Obama is going to “eke it out” with Biden in what appears to be a tight race because the former president has “always” been worried about a loss to Trump.Advertisement
Obama’s increased “level of engagement” includes regular phone conversations with Biden and calls to White House chief of staff Jeffrey D. Zients and top campaign aides to formulate a game plan and offer tips, according to the Times.CNN reported that Obama spent hours with Biden at the White House Friday in primarily a “working visit.” Obama had praised him for his fiery State of the Union address and emphasized the importance of health care to win over voters. Obama deems the push to re-elect Biden an “all hands on deck” effort, those familiar with Obama told the news network.To that end, Obama has also committed to many events to stump for his former vice president, aides said to CNN.One of them is an appearance together along with former President Bill Clinton in a $25 million-plus campaign fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday.Advertisement
The New York Times asserted that Obama and Biden were perhaps “on the same page” regarding Biden’s future for the first time.Before the 2020 election, Obama kept his distance somewhat, endorsing Biden in April of that year after Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) had dropped out of the race. There were reports that Obama had pledged behind the scenes to prevent Sanders from earning the nomination.Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia rally in 2022.Anadolu via Getty ImagesSupport HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The st …
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Obama’s increased “level of engagement” includes regular phone conversations with Biden and calls to White House chief of staff Jeffrey D. Zients and top campaign aides to formulate a game plan and offer tips, according to the Times.CNN reported that Obama spent hours with Biden at the White House Friday in primarily a “working visit.” Obama had praised him for his fiery State of the Union address and emphasized the importance of health care to win over voters. Obama deems the push to re-elect Biden an “all hands on deck” effort, those familiar with Obama told the news network.To that end, Obama has also committed to many events to stump for his former vice president, aides said to CNN.One of them is an appearance together along with former President Bill Clinton in a $25 million-plus campaign fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday.Advertisement
The New York Times asserted that Obama and Biden were perhaps “on the same page” regarding Biden’s future for the first time.Before the 2020 election, Obama kept his distance somewhat, endorsing Biden in April of that year after Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) had dropped out of the race. There were reports that Obama had pledged behind the scenes to prevent Sanders from earning the nomination.Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia rally in 2022.Anadolu via Getty ImagesSupport HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The st …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]