Obama Returns to Campaign Trail for Vice President Harris

Former President Obama will hit the campaign trail next week for Vice President Harris, focusing on key battleground states in the lead up to Election Day.

Former President Obama is preparing to hit the campaign trail next week for Vice President Harris, focusing on key battleground states in the lead up to Election Day, according to a senior campaign official with anonymity to discuss the matter.

Obama, who served back-to-back terms as president from 2009 through 2017, will kick off his drive in the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania on Thursday, a state which remains one of the tightest contests in the nation and which could tip the scales for either candidate. A Fox News survey of Pennsylvania voters last week found Harris narrowly ahead of Trump by 2 points (50-48%) among registered voters, while the race is tied at 49% each among likely voters. President Biden won the state by more than 80,000 votes in 2020.

Obama Returns to Campaign Trail for Vice President Harris

President Obama’s Senior Advisor Eric Schultz tells Fox News that the 44th president is determined to help Harris and other Democrats get elected. 

"President Obama believes the stakes of this election could not be more consequential and that is why he is doing everything he can to help elect Vice President Harris, Governor Walz and Democrats across the country," Schultz said.  

Obama Returns to Campaign Trail for Vice President Harris

Obama's return to the campaign trail is seen as a major boost for Harris, who is facing a tough challenge from former President Trump. Trump has been actively campaigning since leaving office, and has maintained a strong lead in the polls.

Harris's campaign has been criticized for being too focused on identity politics and not enough on the issues that matter to voters. Obama's presence on the campaign trail could help to address this criticism, as he is widely seen as a moderate Democrat who can appeal to a broad range of voters.

Obama Returns to Campaign Trail for Vice President Harris

In addition to Pennsylvania, Obama is expected to campaign in other key battleground states, such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. These states are all crucial to Harris's chances of winning the election, and Obama's presence on the campaign trail could help to give her the edge she needs.

Obama's return to the campaign trail is a sign that he is taking the 2024 election very seriously. He knows that Harris faces a tough challenge, but he is confident that she can win with his help. Obama's presence on the campaign trail could be the difference between victory and defeat for Harris, and it is sure to be closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.

Obama Returns to Campaign Trail for Vice President Harris

* [Trump to reunite with old nemesis to survey storm damage in key battleground state](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-reunite-old-nemesis-survey-storm-damage-key-battleground-state)

* [Most NYC residents want indicted Mayor Eric Adams to resign](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/most-new-york-city-residents-want-indicted-mayor-eric-adams-to-resign)

* [Former President Obama speaking during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on August 20.](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-returns-campaign-trail-vice-president-harris)