New Delhi:
Former US President Barack Obama spoke today at a rally to drum up support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, saying Republican candidates were only interested in “their own egos, money and status.” He said he was concerned about the situation and slammed Donald Trump.
“We’re ready to have a Kamala Harris president. That’s what we want, and the good news is that Kamala Harris is ready to take the job. This is what we want. He’s a leader who has spent his life fighting for people who need a champion. He was raised in a middle-class family,” working at McDonald’s while in college to pay for his education, and the values that built this country. “He’s a man who believes in this, and he’s as ready for the job as any presidential candidate has ever been,” he told the rally. Nevada praised the 60-year-old leader, who previously served as vice president of the United States.
President Obama praised the Democratic vice presidential nominee, saying, “And in the White House, she (Harris) will be a great partner in Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. I love that guy. Tim is a veteran. He’s a teacher and he’s a great person.” He was a football coach and a hunter and could work with Democrats and Republicans to get things done. And do you think Donald Trump can do that? ”
The former president then slipped in a reference to Jeeves, the timeless servant character created by British author PG Wodehouse. “Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a tire in his life? When the tire goes flat, he calls (and says) Jeeves, ‘Jeeves, change the tire.’ The point is, If you elect Kamala and Tim, they win.” Don’t focus on their problems. They will focus on your problems,” he said.
.@KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz are the leaders we need right now.
Help them get elected: https://t.co/P9hoDajB1P pic.twitter.com/eXnJZPNbbp
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 20, 2024
The former president said the United States is grappling with rising prices in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “We know this election is going to be close, and it’s going to be tough because so many Americans are still suffering. As a country, we’ve been through a lot in the last few years. There was a pandemic that hit businesses hard. And the disruption caused by the pandemic caused prices to rise and put a strain on household budgets… so I can understand why people would want to shake things up, but why would anyone? “I understand why people think that way about Donald Trump. There’s no evidence that this guy cares about anyone other than himself, so it would shake things up in a positive way for people,” he said. said.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Donald Trump is a 78-year-old billionaire who has been whining about his problems ever since he rode that golden escalator nine years ago. is always complaining, but every time he’s not complaining, he’s trying to sell you something,” he said.
“He’s trying to sell you Trump Bibles. His name is right next to Matthew and Luke. And let me guess where those Bibles are made – China. This is Mr. Tough Guy talking about China as much as he can.” The reason he does it is because all he cares about is his ego, his money, and his status. He sees power as nothing more than a means to his ends. “He wants the middle class to pay for yet another huge tax cut, primarily to help him and his country club buddies.”
President Obama said President Trump wants to divide the United States hopelessly between “us and them.” “The fact that people are divided, angry, resentful, and frustrated between the ‘real Americans’ who clearly support him and those who don’t increases his chances of winning.” “The body,” he said.
“If your grandfather started acting like that, you would be worried. You would call your siblings and cousins and ask, ‘Have you seen your grandfather lately? What should I do?'” But this… Coming from someone who wants unchecked power and wants the most powerful government on earth. We don’t need to see an older, dumber America without guardrails. We are ready to open the page. For a better story,” President Obama said.
The reference to age is important because the Democratic Party chose Harris as its candidate after incumbent President Joe Biden withdrew from the race after undergoing an age test. This shift tilted the balance in favor of Democrats.
When it comes to the economy, Donald Trump plans to give yet another massive tax cut to billionaires and big corporations.
We need leaders like @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz who are committed to lowering costs for Americans and holding businesses accountable. https://t.co/d89Um8w5lh pic.twitter.com/hTCD9vBYeo
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 20, 2024
President Obama said President Trump is planning massive tax cuts for billionaires and large corporations. “I remember the economic situation when he first took office. The first two years were pretty good. Well, it was my economy, so it was good,” he said, to loud cheers.
“Some of you may remember what Nevada was like when I took office. We had the worst financial crisis in history, and the housing market collapsed here in Nevada. We spent eight years cleaning up the mess that was made. And then we were taken over by Donald Trump, and all he did was give out tax cuts to people who didn’t need them. We had 75 straight months of job growth. He just increased the budget deficit in the process, and now he wants to do it again.”
