US Election: Obama Votes By Mail In Chicago, Mobilises Neighbours

October 25, 2024
Obama teams up with Harris in Georgia
Obama teams up with Harris in Georgia

Former American President, Barack Obama, is walking the talk and leading by example ahead of the November 5 Presidential election.

Obama who has been campaigning vigorously for fellow democrat and flag bearer of the Democratic Party, Kamala Harris, returned to his home town Chicago to send his vote via mail.

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Sighted exchanging pleasantries in the neighbourhood, the 44th President neatly sealed the envelope containing his vote delivered it into a postal box and collected a sticker of confirmation.

He then urged his neighbours to make sure they vote, saying “I voted by mail – it was easy and a great excuse to say hi to some neighbours. If you’re voting by mail like me, get your ballot in the mail right away. No matter how you vote, make sure you have a plan and get it done”, he said

There are reports that nearly 25 million Americans have already voted, less than two weeks to the D-day.

Meanwhile, Obama and Harris teamed up in the key battleground state of Georgia on Thursday, making their first joint appearance less in the course of the campaigns leading to the Nov. 5 presidential election.

READ ALSO:Barack Obama Highlights Why Americans Should vote For Kamala Harris

Both stressed the importance of putting new blood into the Oval Office, pointing out the nearly two-decade gap between Trump, 78, the Republican nominee, and Harris, 60, the Democratic nominee.

“There is an overwhelming call for a fresh start, for a new generation of leadership that is optimistic and excited about what we can do together,” said Harris. “There is a yearning for a president of the United States who will see you, who gets you, and who will fight for you.”

Harris addressed issues directly affecting Americans and how she would deal with solving them, including her plan for reducing the costs of groceries, prescription medication, housing and household necessities.

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Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

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