Obamas Deliver One-Two Punch

Published: Wed, 08/21/24

Updated: Mon, 08/26/24

Barack and Michelle Obama delivered a powerful one-two punch at the DNC, endorsing Harris by tying her to Barack Obama’s legacy while sharply criticizing Trump in a pointed attack.Insert Preheader


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Obamas Deliver One-Two Punch

Associated Press

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