Former US President Barack Obama has joined Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at a campaign rally with less than two weeks to go before Election Day.
Obama, who is still popular among Democrats, spoke at the event on Thursday in the battleground state of Georgia. The former president has been stumping for Harris, but this was their first joint campaign appearance.
Obama said some men seem to think that the behavior of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is a sign of strength or machismo. He said that is not real strength. He said, “Real strength is about working hard and taking responsibility and telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient.”
Referring to Vice President Harris, Obama said, “We’ve got a candidate to vote for in this election who demonstrates that kind of character, who knows what real strength looks like.”
Harris said, “Just imagine the Oval Office in three months.” She said, “It’s either Donald Trump in there, stewing, stewing over his enemies list, or me, working for you, checking off my to-do list.” She said voters have the power to decide.
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen performed before the speeches.
Singer Beyonce will also reportedly join Harris in another rally scheduled for Friday.