‘I’m Feeling Fired Up’: President Obama, Along With Michelle Obama, Make Case for Harris-Walz to a Thunderous DNC Crowd

The former president has been a coveted surrogate ever since his approval rating shot up during the final year of his presidency.

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President Obama and the former first lady, Michelle Obama, at the Democratic National Convention, August 20, 2024, at Chicago. AP/Brynn Anderson

President Obama and former first lady, Michelle Obama, emerged last night from their political retirements to serve as surrogates for an enthusiastic movement they say reminds them of the hope and change campaign the 44th president launched nearly two decades ago.

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