Former first lady Michelle Obama is not expected to actively campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris, Breitbart reported. This comes as Harris struggles to gain momentum ahead of Election Day.
Obama had delivered a speech on Harris' behalf at the Democratic National Convention in August. "So, consider this to be your official ask: Michelle Obama is asking you — no, I’m telling y’all — to do something," she said at the Chicago, Illinois, event.
"Because, y’all, this election is gonna be close. In some states, just a handful — listen to me — a handful of votes in every precinct could decide the winner. So, we need to vote in numbers that erase any doubt," Obama implored Democrats.
However, CNN's Edward Issac Dovere hinted that the former first lady will take a lesser role in the final push. "Former first lady Michelle Obama, who delivered a rallying cry speech in Chicago, is not expected to campaign, instead sticking with her officially non-partisan voter registration efforts," Dovere wrote a piece published Friday.
Obama has repeatedly denied that she has any political ambitions. However, her trepidation at supporting Harris suggests that Obama may be worried about her political future if she's connected with a losing candidate.
Harris isn't doing well despite all the talk of "vibes" this campaign season. In many states, Harris is polling closely with her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Her debate performance temporarily boosted campaign morale, but those who understand how it all works are rightly nervous. Trump has a solid base ready to turn out, while Democrats struggle with a candidate who is a replacement for the incumbent president.
“There’s a quiet confidence and security in what we’re doing and the mission, but no one thinks we have this in the bag. It’s going to be a grind until Election Day, and after," a Harris campaign aide shared.
Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is grasping at straws to make any strides in the tight race. They are wishing and hoping for pop star Taylor Swift to turn her Instagram endorsement into something more for the campaign.
While Michelle Obama will have a minimal role, term-limited ex-Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama will be stumping for Harris. They will join twice-failed presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail, NBC News reported.
Barack Obama will go as far as lending his name to campaign materials and running fundraisers for Harris. "His strategy this fall will be driven by where he can move the needle with Democrats and persuadable voters, especially in states with key races," said Eric Schultz, senior Obama adviser.
Another senior adviser said that the Obamas "are both extremely energized by Harris’ candidacy, enjoyed their time at the convention, and they’re looking forward to being helpful in any way they can in the course of her campaign." Meanwhile, the Clintons will be utilized elsewhere.
Arkansas native Bill Clinton will get out the rural vote while his Chicago-bred wife will court the woman and LGBTQ demographics. Along with the usual cohort of sycophantic celebrities and media personalities, all of them will be pushing a candidate nobody ever really wanted.
Despite all of the talk about enthusiasm and outside support, Harris remains unpopular. Whether the machine will overcome that fact is still anyone's guess, as just weeks remain before Election Day.
