The former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama urged voters to support Kamala Harris in their speeches at the Democratic National Convention. They delivered messages that were both hopeful and foreboding, highlighting the challenges ahead.
Michelle Obama expressed optimism, declaring that “hope is making a comeback,” but also sharply criticized former President Donald Trump, contrasting her 2016 convention message of “When they go low, we go high” with a more pointed attack. She accused Trump of feeling threatened by successful, educated Black individuals.
Barack Obama, the first Black president, emphasized that the country is prepared to elect Kamala Harris, who would be the first female president and is of Jamaican and Indian descent. He criticized Trump as a “78-year-old billionaire” who has been “whining about his problems” for years, suggesting that Trump’s fear of losing to Harris has intensified his grievances.
Their strong messages highlighted the critical nature of the election as Harris seeks to build a wide-ranging coalition to defeat Trump.
The night’s theme was a “bold vision for America’s future,” but it was clear that the unifying factor among Harris’ supporters is a strong desire to prevent Trump from winning a second term.
