Summary
Former President Barack Obama gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Obama took aim at former President Donald Trump, calling him a "bully"
'We have seen that movie before and we all know the sequel is usually worse,' Obama says. 'I am feeling hopeful because this convention has always been pretty good to kids with funny names'
Political experts say Obama's move would help him shift the spotlight from Biden to Harris. Biden's remarks were "a valedictory and an endorsement," veteran Democratic strategist Matt Bennett said.
The former president praised Harris as the future of the party and the coalition that lifted Obama from relative obscurity to the White House 16 years ago. "The joy and the excitement that we're seeing around this campaign tells us we're not alone," Obama said.
"We are ready for a President Kamala Harris," Obama said. "And KamalaHarris is ready for the job."Follow Newsweek's live DNC updates here.
