Obama bats for Harris at Philadelphia rally: ‘She will have your back, every single day’

The ex-president, who spoke after Bruce Springsteen, ripped into Trump with a mix of criticism and humor

Barack Obama made an impassioned pitch for Kamala Harris at a Philadelphia rally with Bruce Springsteen on Monday, telling voters: “It’s not just policies that are on the ballot, it’s who we are.

“Whether this election is making you feel excited or scared, or hopeful, or frustrated, or anything in between: do not sit back,” the former president said. “Put down your phone and vote.”

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