Barack Obama will tour swing states to campaign for Kamala Harris    We haven't been able to take paymentYou must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription.Update payment detailsAct now to keep your subscriptionWe've tried to contact you several times as we haven't been able to take payment. You must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription.Update payment detailsYour subscription is due to terminateWe've tried to contact you several times as we haven't been able to take payment. You must update your payment details via My Account, otherwise your subscription will terminate. Update payment detailsMore from The Times and The Sunday TimesTap 'Menu' and then 'Explore'Tap 'Menu' and then 'Explore'DismissAccessibility LinksSkip to contentSearchHomeUKWorldCommentBusiness & MoneySportLife & StyleCulturePuzzlesMagazinesLoginSubscribeLog inSubscribeHomeUKWorldCommentBusiness & MoneySportLife & StyleCulturePuzzlesMagazines Barack Obama will tour swing states to campaign for Kamala HarrisFormer president will take on a more visible role for the Democrats as polls suggest the US election could be decided on a handful of votesPeter StubleyFriday October 04 2024, 12.45pm, The TimesKamala Harris supported Barack Obama in his efforts to become presidentCAROLYN KASTER/APPeter StubleyFriday October 04 2024, 12.45pm, The TimesBarack Obama will step up his public appearances to support Kamala Harris in the final four weeks of the US election campaign, according to reports.The former president, who endorsed the vice-president after President Biden stepped down as the Democratic candidate, is set to tour key swing states as he takes on a more visible role. His increased activity will begin with a visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, a source told The Washington Post.Obama remains a popular figure in many parts of the country and his efforts could help Harris beat Donald Trump, her Republican opponent, in the seven closest states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan and Wisconsin.• How Republicans have mobilised an army of poll watchers to ‘stop the steal’Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to Obama, said in a press release: “Now that voting has begun, our focus is on persuading and mobilising voters, especially in states with key races. Many of these races are likely to go down to the wire and nothing should be taken for granted.”AdvertisementOpinion polls continue to show a marginal lead for Harris. A poll of polls for The Times and The Sunday Times indicated a projected vote share of 49.7 per cent for Harris and 46.2 per cent for Trump. With a projected electoral college vote of 276 to 262, the election could come down to a handful of votes in a single state.• What will happen if Kamala Harris wins the US election in 2024?Obama has appeared at key fundraising events for the Democratic candidate, including one in Los Angeles last month that raised $4 million.His campaign efforts will repay Harris for supporting his successful bid to become the senator for Illinois in 2004. She then endorsed him for president over Hillary Clinton in 2008.In July Obama said in a social post that he and his wife, Michelle, believed Harris would make a “fantastic president” and vowed to “do everything we can to make sure she wins in November”. He also described Harris as a “dear, dear friend”.WorldRelated articlesIN MAPS AND CHARTSTrump v Harris: latest polls and predictionsNovember 05 2024, 10.00pmTom Calver, Data EditorVideo IconIN DEPTHWhy this election has the potential to reshape US foreign policyOctober 07 2024, 9.56amAlistair Dawber, WashingtonPROMOTED CONTENTBack to topGet in touchAbout usContact usHelpThe Times Editorial ComplaintsThe Sunday Times Editorial ComplaintsPlace an announcementClassified advertisingDisplay advertisingThe Times correctionsThe Sunday Times correctionsCareersMore from The Times and The Sunday TimesThe Times e-paperThe Sunday Times e-paperThe Sunday Times Wine ClubTimes Print GalleryThe Times ArchiveTimes Crossword ClubSunday Times DrivingTimes+The Sunday Times Rich ListTravelGood University GuideSchools GuideNewslettersBest Places to LiveBest Places to StayTimes AppointmentsPodcastsTimes Money MentorTimes LuxurySportswomen of the Year AwardsBest Places to WorkPuzzlesMore from News CorpThe AustralianBarron'sDow JonesFinancial News LondonInvestor's Business DailyMansion GlobalMarketWatchRealtor.comThe SunTimes Literary SupplementThe Wall Street Journal© Times Media Limited 2025.Registered in England No. 894646. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF.Privacy & cookie policyLicensingSite mapTopicsPuzzles ArchiveAuthorsCommissioning termsTerms and conditions 
So McCain and Obama both support Kamala, it’s almost like the elites want to keep control